AFMC Command News

  • 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

  • Survey critical in addressing quality of life needs

    The 2010 Caring for People Survey gives total force Airmen, civilians, retirees and dependents an opportunity to voice their concerns on how the Air Force can better address their quality-of-life needs. With Airmen deploying in support of global contingency operations for two decades, developing and

  • AFPC commander visits AFMC to talk nuclear force development, top priorities

    Air Force Personnel Center Commander Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart visited Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Dec. 1, 2010, as part of AFPC's 12-base tour to meet with senior leaders and Airmen in nuclear-related career fields."The purpose of this trip is twofold," General Stewart said. "First, we're

  • Feature: Air Force rugby team continues successful streak

    For a group that gets together only a couple of times each year, the Air Force men's rugby team performs extremely well. On Nov. 6, 2010, the team won its seventh consecutive Armed Forces Rugby Championship tournament.Players on the team are active duty, Air National Guard and Reserve Airmen of all

  • Modeling and simulation conference shaping future warfighting

    The new commander of Air Education and Training Command challenged developers of modeling and simulation technologies to work together to develop new and improved training systems to meet the full spectrum of threats joint and coalition warfighters may face in the future during a conference here

  • AFRL to hold ribbon cutting for Condor supercomputer

    The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate here will conduct a ribbon cutting Dec. 1, 2010, on a most unlikely supercomputer: a cluster of 1,760 Sony PlayStation 3 processors and 168 general-purpose graphical processing units.Nicknamed the Condor Cluster, the PlayStation 3 processors