AFMC Command News

  • AFMC opens access to social media

    Air Force officials announced April 26 that Air Force Materiel Command is one of six Air Force commands to receive access to social media sites beginning May 1, with AFMC bases implementing the change at different times in the coming weeks.This initiative comes as part of the service's two-week

  • AFMC commander tells senior leaders to conserve resources, money

    Earth Day 2010 took on a special meaning for some 90 Air Force Materiel Command senior leaders here April 22.AFMC Commander Gen. Donald Hoffman took advantage of the command's semi-annual Senior Leaders Conference kicking off on Earth Day to highlight the importance of the command's resource

  • Boeing comes to McKinley Lab to test 787

    The McKinley Climatic Lab here is hosting Boeing's newest passenger aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner, for two weeks of cold and hot weather testing.The new plane arrived at Eglin April 18 and was moved into the lab to begin its cold-weather testing with temperatures reaching negative 45 degrees

  • AFMC announces, honors annual enlisted award winners

    Air Force Materiel Command announced its top enlisted Airmen during the command's 2010 Annual Enlisted Awards Banquet April 22 at the Eglin Officers' Club.The theme for this year's banquet was 'Honoring Excellence, Celebrating Family,' chosen to highlight the Air Force's designation of the Year of

  • 418 FLTS breaks record with heaviest airdrop

    Flight Test Nation delivered its latest aviation first when the 418th Flight Test Squadron set a record for the heaviest single payload ever extracted out of a C-17 during flight April 14. A 77,000 pound jumbo drop test vehicle was extracted out of a C-17A T-1 at 25,000 feet over the U.S. Army Yuma

  • Contract award to enhance in-flight operations for top U.S. officials

    Officials here issued a contract award last week that will provide highly reliable, secure and integrated voice, data, and video equipment for airborne U.S. senior leaders. The nearly $209 million award to Rockwell Collins will allow the Air Force to retrofit a fleet of 20 special aircraft used to

  • Hill Industry Day offers renewable energy options

    Going green isn't just a fad; it's a way of life. It's also why representatives from the Air Force Real Property Agency and Hill Air Force Base hosted an Industry Day at the Davis Convention Center in Layton yesterday.The day-long event was attended by more than 100 developers, potential bidders and

  • Famed WWII Doolittle Raiders reunite at Air Force Museum

    Four of the remaining eight famed Doolittle Raiders known for their nearly impossible bombing raid on Japan, reunited for the 68th year from April 16-18 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.Retired Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, 94, of Comfort, Texas; Maj. Thomas C. Griffin, 92, of

  • Photo essay: Doolittle Raiders meet for 68th reunion

    Remaining members of the Doolittle Raiders participate in a question and answer session with the media here April 16. The Raiders continue to inspire those servicing in the Air Force. View the slideshow.

  • Air Force shares uniform status, needs with apparel industry

    Members of the Air Force Uniform Office attended the American Apparel and Footwear Association, Government Contracts Committee Spring Meeting in Bonita Springs, Fla., March 24-26, to brief members of industry on Air Force uniform projects and requirements.The GCC meets annually and according to its

  • 707 Aircraft Working Group Conference will enable knowledge sharing

    The 751st Electronic Systems Group is set to host the 18th 707 Aircraft Working Group Conference April 27-30 at the Doubletree Resort in Orlando, Fla."The concept is to gather all services that fly the 707 airframe and discuss openly the issues they have regarding aircraft structures and primary

  • Freedom's Call Tattoo 2010 offers budget-friendly fun for whole family

    With summertime around the corner and vacation planning on the horizon, this year's Air Force Materiel Command Freedom's Call Tattoo will provide free fun for everyone in the family.Mark your calendars now for this sixth annual event starting at 4 p.m. June 25 on the grounds of the National Museum

  • AFMC to honor top enlisted at Eglin awards banquet

    Preparations are currently under way to recognize Air Force Materiel Command's top enlisted Airmen during the command's 2010 Annual Enlisted Awards Banquet slated this year for April 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.The theme for this year's banquet is 'Honoring Excellence, Celebrating Family,' one

  • KC-135 ARAI testing aims at fueling efficiency, cost savings

    The Air Force Flight Test Center constantly conducts flight tests and gathers data to maintain America's tactical dominance in the sky. AFFTC is looking to improve the Air Force's efficiency with the help of the KC-135 Automatic Receiver Aircraft Identification testing.The ARAI is designed to be