Command's energy plan focuses on stewardship, compliance

Command officials released the 2012 Air Force Materiel Command Energy Stewardship Campaign Plan to the AFMC workforce Jan. 25, 2012, highlighting for the second year in a row the command's vision of making energy conservation a priority."The energy installation plan lays out what's imperative to the

New AFMC chiefs attend orientation

The 33 newest chief master sergeants within Air Force Materiel Command gathered for a week-long orientation at the command's headquarters here earlier this month. The AFMC Chiefs' Orientation is held every year after the promotion selectee list is published."Chiefs' Orientation is important to help

White House energy officials visit 309 AMARG

Air Force Marathon offers best value for runners

Despite the incredible growth over the last few years, the Air Force Marathon remains the best value race for runners in the Midwest.Prices for the full and half are $85 and $70, while the 10K and 5K are $40 and $25. "We have agreements with a number of local hotels, so runners can find convenient

AEDC, university collaboration yields successful research

A collaboration between Arnold Engineering Development Center and graduate students at the University of Tennessee Space Institute resulted in the most recent of three cryo-contamination experiments in AEDC's small ultra high vacuum, or UHV, chamber. Researchers at both organizations are calling the

Contracting program expands civilian deployment opportunities

Air Force Materiel Command's Directorate of Contracting recently developed a new program to select junior contracting civilians for deployment opportunities to U.S. Central Command's area of operations.The Junior Civilian Deployment Program was created to enhance professional development among

Final Minuteman rocket motors undergo testing at AEDC

One of the final Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile motors to roll off the assembly line was tested in the Arnold Engineering Development Center J-6 Large Rocket Motor Test Facility.Production quality assurance testing concluded Jan. 18, 2012, on the Stage 2 solid-propellant motor.

New research lab facility opens at Eglin

Dr. John Wilcox, Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate director, and Dr. David Lambert, a senior mechanical engineer at the AFRL Munitions Directorate damage mechanical branch, give an overview of the new High Pressure Particulate Physics Facility here Feb. 6, 2012. The facility was

AF 2013 budget: Cuts while keeping agile, flexible, ready force

The Air Force released its fiscal 2013 budget Feb. 13, 2012, and stressed the need for difficult budgetary cuts to meet the new defense strategy while maintaining the service's agility, flexibility and readiness.The Air Force is requesting $154.3 billion in the president's 2013 budget, a reduction

Edwards test squadron returns to Red Flag

The lights of the Las Vegas strip served as a backdrop for Edwards Air Force Base crew members and four F-16s from the 416th Flight Test Squadron that participated in the realistic combat training exercise known as Red Flag from Jan. 23 to Feb. 4, 2012.The exercise marked a second appearance since

AFMC brigadier generals among nominees for second star

The Air Force announced Feb. 8, 2012, that four Air Force Materiel Command brigadier generals have been nominated by the President to the Senate for appointment to the grade of major general.The generals are as follows: Howard B. Baker, Commander, Air Force Global Logistics Support Center, Scott

President nominates next AFMC commander, first female Air Force 4-star

When the leadership of Air Force Materiel Command changes later this year, the command will be led by a familiar face who will make Air Force history when she takes the reins of AFMC.On Feb. 6, 2012, President Barack Obama nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to the rank of general, and as the

Workers' dedication returns F-15E back to warfighter, saves millions

The dedication and determination of workers at Robins has saved the Air Force millions of dollars. After about a year of hard work, Robins will send an F-15E back to the warfighter Feb. 6, 2012."The actual scope of what we did to this aircraft is tremendous," said Ed Fuller, 561st Aircraft

AFMC, AFGE union officials reach labor agreement

Senior leaders from the American Federation of Government Employees Council 214 and Air Force Materiel Command have completed negotiations on a new master labor agreement that will affect approximately 35,000 of the command's civilian employees.Scott Blanch, AFGE Council 214 president, and Gen.

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force visits Edwards

Terry A. Yonkers (center) Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics visits with David Harrell (right) a facilities specialist with the 95th Civil Engineering Division in the utility building on Jan. 19, 2012, as Col. Calvin Williams, senior military assistant