AFMC Command News

  • Energy Awareness Industry Days brings savings to the forefront

    When budgets are tight, it's important for the federal government to step up and try to figure out the best way to save American taxpayers money. So, that was the focus of the Energy Awareness Industry Days at the Hanscom Conference Center Oct. 12 and 13. Civil Engineering teamed up with Operational

  • Flight Test Center turns 60, celebrates its role in aviation history

    It's been said that if you want to see what the Air Force will look like tomorrow, look at the ramp at Edwards Air Force Base today. The Air Force Flight Test Center celebrated its 60th anniversary Oct. 14, 2011, still pushing the boundaries of flight through ingenuity and innovation.Established in

  • Freeze holiday weight gain with AFMC program

    Looking for a way to maintain your weight and heart health during the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season? Then don't miss the opportunity to enroll in the Air Force Materiel Command Freeze the Gain Holiday Challenge. Online enrollment at www.afmcwellness.com is open from now through

  • Air Force building the future force

    Changes are coming to the Air Force and officials are working with the Department of Defense to prioritize current and future resources as part of a national priority to reduce spending. In the spring of 2010 the Defense Department began a comprehensive effort to increase efficiencies, reduce

  • C-5 upgrades - Edwards team provides proof of expanding Galaxy

    An Edwards team is hard at work providing proof the Galaxy is expanding.The C-5 Galaxy is expanding its capabilities through hardware and software upgrades that will position the monster transport aircraft for the successful completion of its Air Force mission for the next 40 years.After major

  • New solar farms could light the way to power bill savings at Edwards

    With today's fiscal climate, Edwards Air Force Base is always looking for good ways to save money.One area where Edwards is looking to save is energy costs.After three years of planning and coordination with Southern California Edison, the California Public Utilities Commission and environmental

  • ESC team looks to improve AWACS capabilities

    A team at the Electronic Systems Center, working in conjunction with the Boeing Co. and personnel from several Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Army bases, is working to get important warfighter-requested capabilities onto the AWACS platform. During a proof-of-concept demonstration at Tinker AFB,

  • AFRL develops 'snubber' to prevent engine damage

    An innovative solution from the Air Force Research Laboratory is expected to save the Air Force upwards of $40 million.The $35 "snubber" developed by the Propulsion Directorate is a vibration damper that will prevent cracks in the J-seal on the F119 engine's inlet case, a spoked, ring-like device

  • My educational journey: A 2W2 perspective

    Taking classes as a 2W2 Nuclear Weapons Technician isn't easy, no matter what time frame you are talking about (before/during/after the Minot incident). With that said, it certainly doesn't get easier to take classes during an inspection (before/during/after), especially one that the unit fails.

  • Program office marks upcoming delivery of 50,000th CSEL unit

    Officials from the Electronic Systems Center held a special ceremony here Sept. 30, 2011, in anticipation of the October delivery of the 50,000th Combat Survivor Evader Locator radio.Prime contractor Boeing Corp. presented commemorative plaques to Ron Mason, the Program Executive Officer for Cyber

  • From CCAF to doctor, Edwards optometrist's educational journey pays off

    When Oscar Corredor was a young Airman serving at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., he was on top of the world serving as an optometry technician. He had a job and potentially a long Air Force career in front of him. He had no desire to pursue higher education."I had my high school diploma and

  • CJCS outlines themes for tenure in letter to the joint force

    U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outlined what he sees as key themes for his time as Chairman in a letter to the joint force dated Oct. 1, 2011:It is an honor to be the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I am thankful for the opportunity to continue

  • AFMC Order of the Sword induction rescheduled

    Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren, command chief of Air Force Materiel Command, announced the ceremony inducting AFMC Commander Gen. Donald J. Hoffman into AFMC Order of the Sword has been rescheduled to March 30, 2012. The original ceremony was scheduled for Oct. 27, 2011. Earlier this year General

  • Hold the Line: Respecting what we represent

    As patriotic Americans, our hearts pound at the sight of the American Flag -- its 13 stripes and 50 stars being unfurled ... the red, white, and blue ... affectionately named "Old Glory." She flies on military installations, in school yards, at ball parks, at the top of the White House and in