AFMC Command News

  • Base, park to celebrate 108th anniversary of flight

    A wreath will be laid at the Wright Brothers Memorial commemorating the 108th anniversary of powered flight on Dec. 16, 2011, at 10:15 a.m. on Wright Memorial Hill. Base officials will gather with representatives from the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in the ceremony that has

  • 46th Test Wing garners Air Force Award

    The Secretary of the Air Force recently awarded an Air Force Outstanding Unit award to the 46th Test Wing for 2010. This award recognizes the top 10 percent of numbered Air Force units, a distinction the 46th Test Wing has now earned for the past 13 years."We absolutely could not succeed without the

  • AFRL advisor honored for work promoting cooperation in alternative fuels

    When a national coalition of energy authorities established an award to recognize work in alternative fuels, it found the perfect honoree at the Air Force Research Laboratory, headquartered here. William E. Harrison III, a technical advisor with AFRL's Propulsion Directorate, has the distinction of

  • Kirtland maintenance group reactivated

    The 377th Air Base Wing reactivated the 377th Maintenance Group here Dec. 7, 2011, during a ceremony at the 377th Air Base Wing Headquarters."This is a momentous occasion," said Col. David Hornyak, 377th Air Base Wing vice commander. "After being established nearly 20 years ago, we have come full

  • Edwards says goodbye to two military working dogs

    He carefully but thoroughly searched an abandoned bunker halfway around the world thought to house insurgent activity. Then taking point in the pursuit of an unidentified enemy, Telin confidently led the squad of troops through a desert trail, following footprints in the dirt. Telin didn't carry a

  • NRO opens liaison office

    A recent meeting held here highlighted the increased communication between the Defense Department and the National Reconnaissance Office -- an organization that has only been visible to the public for little more than a decade.Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Boring of the newly created Air Force Materiel

  • Intrusion Detection System combines capabilities, enhances security

    An Electronic Systems Center project to protect an essential Air Force platform has recently completed government acceptance testing and is moving toward certification in early December.The Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Intrusion Detection System incorporates various technologies into one complete

  • Commentary: 2011 a time of successes, 2012 will bring change

    As the holidays draw close and the year winds down, we have an opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and think ahead about what's to come. I would like to thank our team of more than 85,000 hard-working Airmen--military and civilian. As a result of your talents and professionalism, we have

  • Ultra-marathon man to speak at 2012 Air Force Marathon

    Dean Karnazes, the man who once ran 50 marathons in all 50 U.S. states, in 50 consecutive days, will be the featured guest at the 2012 Air Force Marathon Sports & Fitness Expo slated for Sept. 13-14 at Wright State University's Nutter Center. Registration for the 2012 Marathon begins at 12 a.m. on

  • My educational journey: When the light bulb comes on

    I never thought I would be an advocate for higher education since my educational journey most certainly did not begin with what I would consider a "scholar's start". Nonetheless, here I am preparing to begin my first semester as a full-time college student, 11 years after graduating from high

  • My educational journey: If I can do it, anyone can!

    Air Force Materiel Command's "2011 Year of the Community College of the Air Force" campaign has been a smashing success. Over the past twelve months, more than 700 volunteer mentors sought face-to-face contact with 10,009 Airmen to encourage education. Their efforts resulted in 1,685 graduates at

  • CSAF signs munitions realignment program action directive

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz signed the Program Action Directive Nov. 20 that details the transfer of munitions squadrons responsible for nuclear mission support from Air Force Materiel Command to Air Force Global Strike Command. The realignment has formally begun and will complete

  • AFMC colonels among nominees for first star

    The Air Force announced Nov. 28, 2011, that four Air Force Materiel Command colonels have been nominated by the President to the Senate for appointment to the grade of brigadier general.The colonels are as follows: Michael T. Brewer, Commander, Arnold Engineering Development Center, Arnold Air

  • AFMC Force Development Newsletter available online

    The Air Force Materiel Command Force Development Newsletter is now available online for Air Force military and civilian members seeking to learn about a variety of career development programs and training offered Air Force-wide. Each month the newsletter highlights different force development topics

  • AFMC wins Marathon MAJCOM Challenge

    Air Force Materiel Command was announced the winner of the 2011 Air Force Marathon MAJCOM Challenge in early November at CORONA Fall. This was the fifth year for the challenge, which uses a point system to evaluate both participation and performance from each major command. Air Force Chief of Staff