AFMC Command News

  • Tinker project could save millions in fuel costs

    Armed with everything but a cape and mask, the Propulsion Environmental Working Group here is actively striving to "green" the engine community. Comprised of Department of Defense personnel and academic and industry partners since 1991, the group identifies opportunities for environmental

  • Troops to receive full mid-month pay April 15

    All service members will receive their full mid-month pay they have earned in their paychecks April 15, 2011, Pentagon officials said today."Basically, all active duty and reserve service members will receive full mid-month pay on the 15th of April," Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan said.

  • Commentary: Rags to Riches

    In early 2010, Jordan Hall dormitory here was, to put it lightly, the "hot spot" on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. It was rare for a week to go by without some manner of incident. As the oldest dorm on base, Jordan Hall was run-down -- which aided in the establishment of an "I don't care"

  • Hanscom, Kirtland work together to ensure AFRL division's smooth move

    As a result of the 2005 Congressional Base Realignment and Closure decision, directing the relocation of Air Force Research Laboratory's Battlespace Environment Division from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., to here, people from both locations have collaborated to make this a smooth move to

  • Hanscom recognized for base's excellent commuter options

    Hanscom received the highest honor during the first annual Massachusetts Excellence in Commuter Options award ceremony at the statehouse on April 1, 2011. Three levels of awards were presented to recognize the contributions in the field of commuter options that Massachusetts employers have made

  • Altitude chamber training begins at the new human performance wing complex

    Altitude chamber training for future flight surgeons began here April 4, 2011, at the new 711th Human Performance Wing complex, becoming one of the latest United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine classes to transition from Brooks City-Base, Texas, as part of the Base Realignment and

  • My educational journey: The best thing since sliced bread?

    There was a guy at my high school who was a real know-it-all. Ever meet one of those? The kind of person you just can't teach anything? Some people call them punks; others say they're just immature and have some growing up to do. Well, right after our junior year, this guy quits. He figures he's

  • Commander shares information, ideas with AFMC's community leaders

    Gen. Donald Hoffman, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, meets with his Community Liaison Program members March 30, 2011, at command headquarters. A key discussion item for the group included Air Force efficiencies. Among those at the meeting were (from left) Alis Odenthal, representing Edwards

  • AFMC announces, honors annual enlisted award winners

    Air Force Materiel Command announced its top enlisted Airmen of 2010 during the command's Annual Enlisted Awards Banquet March 31, 2011, at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.More than 300 family members, friends, wingmen and command officials gathered in the modern flight gallery of

  • AFMC commander surprised with enlisted honor

    Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command commander, stands between AFMC Command Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren (left) and former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Sam Parish during the AFMC Enlisted Awards Banquet March 31, 2011. During the banquet, Chief Jaren made a surprise announcement

  • Command seeks members for AFMC marathon team

    Air Force Materiel Command is currently seeking members for its command Air Force Marathon team.A total of 10 active-duty members will be selected to participate. Three male and two female runners will be selected for both the full-marathon and half-marathon races.Individuals interested in

  • CE targets water usage for Tinker energy savings efforts

    Often when the topic of energy is mentioned, people automatically think "electricity." But water, another natural resource, needs just as much attention, officials said.At Tinker AFB, thousands of gallons of water are wasted, costing the Air Force big bucks. But it doesn't have to be that way;

  • Energy competition moving forward at Hanscom

    It's been three months since Hanscom's Energy Reduction Competition kicked off, and officials are already encouraged. The campaign, which began in January 2011, aims to promote an energy culture change and reduce consumption across the base. "The real purpose of the competition is to promote energy

  • TPS's Test Management Program brings real-world projects to classroom

    United States Air Force Test Pilot School students endure a rigorous schedule where they have to balance intense academics while flying a wide variety of aircraft. Another portion of the 11-month course is the Test Management Program, a six- to eight-month project that gives the students hands-on

  • Marathon early registration brings chance to win prize package

    Anyone registering for the Air Force Marathon before April 30, 2011, will be automatically entered to win an All Access Prize Package. "We did this contest last year in July and it was a huge hit, but this year the races are filling up so fast that we didn't dare wait until then," said Molly Louden,