AFMC Command News

  • AFOSR-supported scientist leads heat-resistant ceramic coatings research

    Air Force Office of Scientific Research-supported research at the University of Arizona is investigating high temperature resistant ceramic coatings that will provide thermal protection for Air Force hypersonic flight vehicles.The research team led by Dr. Erica Corral of the University of Arizona is

  • AFMC analysts earn Air Force-level awards

    Four Air Force Materiel Command personnel earned Analysts of the Year and Analyst Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Air Force Analysis, Assessments and Lessons Learned conference Dec. 8, 2010 at Scott AFB, Ill.The award program recognizes scientific and operations research analysts, lessons learned

  • Air Force Research Laboratory engineer receives Harold Brown Award

    A senior scientist from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., received the 2010 Harold Brown Award Dec. 15, 2010, for her breakthrough research in pioneering new infrared technology that will augment aircraft defense and impact numerous Defense Department systems.Dr. Candace Lynch strengthened aircraft

  • AFMC colonels among nominees for first star

    The Air Force announced Dec. 14, 2010, that three 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: Col. David A. Harris, Vice Commander, Air Armament Center, Eglin Air Force Base,

  • Air Force releases results of Class A mishap ground accident investigation

    The Air Force has completed its investigation into an accident in which an Airman died at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The report, released Dec. 13, 2010, discusses factors which may have played a role in the accident.Senior Airman Richard A. Gallelli Jr. was killed during a training accident on April

  • Computers to replace paper technical orders on Robins flightline

    Within the next four years, laptop computers will be as important to aircraft mechanics here as wrenches and screwdrivers. Many Robins mechanics are leading the way in the first test of "e-tools." That's the term used for the 300 laptops deployed on the flightline in the last 12 months to help

  • Robins officials examine green waste disposal technology

    Base officials and engineers here are currently conducting a feasibility study of plasma arc technology to analyze the offerings of environmentally safe measures for waste disposal. "The process can take nearly any material and convert it to energy," said Judith Middlebrooks, an engineer in the base

  • Robins C-17 area achieves perfect on-time delivery rate

    In the fiscal year which ended Sept. 30, 2010, the 562nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here recorded its first-ever perfect on-time delivery rate. It worked on 37 aircraft and completed every one on time. During the last 10 years, the 562nd has fallen short of its 95-percent on-time delivery goal

  • Kirtland solar thermal system goes operational

    Col. Robert Maness, 377th Air Base Wing commander, and other officials here cut the ribbon Dec. 3, 2010, on a new solar thermal system at the aquatic training facility.Made up of 72-solar collectors, the array is Kirtland's first active solar thermal system, which uses sunlight to capture and

  • Identifying friendly forces to become easier for AWACS

    The Electronic Systems Center has achieved the next step in bringing an improved Identification Friend or Foe, or IFF, system capability to Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft.Currently AWACS provides situational awareness of friendly, neutral and hostile activity, along with early warning

  • Commentary: Take time to reflect on holiday season's many gifts

    Another holiday season is upon us. At this time of year, we reflect on the past 12 months and recall the many gifts we've received. As we gather with friends and family to celebrate, we must also remember the sacrifices of those who have helped secure the very blessings for which we're

  • Senior DOD leaders share perspectives on future warfighting

    A panel of senior Department of Defense and service component leaders acknowledged Nov. 30, 2010, that an uncertain, fluid international security environment demands new thinking and approaches to meeting training and simulation requirements for future joint warfighters. While each service has its

  • FBI hosts blast investigation training at Eglin

    Improvised explosive devices ripped through three vehicles, sending debris up and out as far as 1,500 feet, creating a sprawling scene of devastation across the ranges Nov. 30 here.The explosions initiated the FBI's Large Vehicle Bomb Post Blast School for approximately 67 state and local law

  • AFRL showcases integrated training capabilities at I/ITSEC conference

    Researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing are developing science and technology solutions to improve the ability of warfighters to realistically train as they would fight while reducing costs and increasing the availability of training systems through integrated

  • Air Force, Park Service to commemorate Wrights' first flight Dec. 17

    Air Force and National Park Service officials are planning a public ceremony at Wright Memorial Hill here Dec. 17 to commemorate the 107th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C. Col. Stephen Goeman, the commander of the 445th Airlift Wing here, will