AFMC Command News

  • 'Vigilant Skies' brings ESC-infused NATO, Russian effort to fruition

    When NATO and Russian representatives wrapped up a joint international airspace demonstration June 10, 2011, it marked a great success for an effort Electronic Systems Center officials helped set in motion.Dubbed "Vigilant Skies 2011," the joint demonstration was sponsored by the NATO-Russia Council

  • Marathon slots available through Air Force Enlisted Village

    The Air Force Enlisted Village is offering the only remaining full and half marathon slots in exchange for raising funds for the charity, according to a news release.The Air Force Marathon, scheduled for September 17, sold out all its full and half marathon slots more than three weeks ago.  This

  • Launch date set for Operationally Responsive Space's inaugural satellite

    Approximately 17 months after its establishment in May 2007, the Operationally Responsive Space office here initiated work on its planned first satellite, which would transition from design and development to the launch pad in a rapid 32-month time frame. Serving as a testament to its organization's

  • General Litchfield to succeed General Gillett as next OC-ALC Commander

    Air Force officials announced today the selection of Maj. Gen. Bruce Litchfield as the next commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center. General Litchfield will succeed Maj. Gen. David Gillett, who will retire after more than 34 years of military service. A change of command date has not

  • Commentary: Founding fathers’ ideals of independence upheld today

    We all enjoy a great many freedoms. Over the July 4th weekend, many of us will get together for a cookout or to watch fireworks with friends and family as we celebrate our nation's 235th birthday. While we certainly look forward to those activities, we should also use the holiday as an opportunity

  • Second hypersonic flight ends prematurely, brings new flight test data

    A second test of the X-51A Waverider flew June 13, 2011, in the Point Mugu Naval Air Test Range over the Pacific Ocean, bringing significant hypersonic research data in a less than successful flight test.The hypersonic aircraft was successfully boosted to just over Mach 5, and the scramjet engine

  • Air Force Marathon seeks volunteers

    The Air Force Marathon office is looking for a few good men and women to help out at this year's marathon and expo event September 15-18, 2011.According to Jeanette Monaghan, volunteer coordinator, it takes nearly 2,000 volunteers to put together a successful event. "We absolutely could not do this

  • Demonstration provides opportunity to assess data sharing capabilities

    A multi-service team residing at the Electronic Systems Center recently provided key support to a joint and multinational intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance demonstration. The Distributed Common Ground/Surface System (DCGS) Multi-Service Execution Team Office, or DMO, facilitates the

  • Edwards team tests new brake system for C-130

    A small test team from the 418th Flight Test Squadron here has been tasked with replacing a legacy as well as the ensuring the safety of future C-130 Hercules air crews.The 418th Flight Test Squadron's C-130 Wheel Brake System Improvement program is testing the performance of carbon brakes and the

  • Air Force leaders praise Tinker's efficiency, warfighter support

    For two Air Force senior leaders who toured the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center here June 6, 2011, one word could sum up the success they saw: "partnership." Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton and former OC-ALC commander Lt. Gen. Loren Reno, who currently serves as the Air Force deputy

  • AFRL technology experiments return from International Space Station

    Air Force Research Laboratory scientists completed the seventh in a series of materials-related experiments June 1, 2011, when the experiments returned to earth after 18 months in space. The Materials on the International Space Station Experiment studied the effects of the space environment on

  • BRAC radar relocation yields millions in savings

    The installation of an experimental radar receiver atop a 100-foot tower here May 20, 2011, marked the near completion of a project started in 2007 to consolidate sensors research capabilities for the Air Force Research Laboratory.The bi-static radar tower located at Springfield complements three

  • Commentary: Hold the line by holding conversation

    I can't recall where I first heard the story of Navy Captain Charles Plumb, his riveting account of being shot down in Vietnam and how decades later he and his wife were dining stateside when a stranger approached and announced, "You're Captain Plumb." The captain had no idea who this stranger was

  • 711th Human Performance Wing initiates new complex

    With hundreds of dignitaries, special guests and base personnel looking on, representatives cut the ribbon on the Air Force Research Laboratory, 711th Human Performance Wing's  new complex, named in honor of United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Harry G. Armstrong, a pioneer in the field of aerospace

  • Pentagon acquisition chief talks 'Better Buying Power' at Hanscom

    The undersecretary of defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics spoke to the Electronic Systems Center workforce here May 25, 2011, regarding DOD budget challenges, efficiency initiatives and their impact. Dr. Ashton B. Carter emphasized to a full auditorium that the defense budget for the