AFMC Command News

  • Lean event speeds mechanics' logon

    A team from the 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group recently used Lean principles to streamline what was becoming a cumbersome task for Tinker maintenance workers, increase worker satisfaction and possibly save the Air Force significant amounts of money. Aircraft mechanics are required to log on to

  • NATO AWACS proves interoperability at operational event

    Late last month, flying at an observation point 100 miles off the coast of Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Md., a NATO AWACS took part in six-hour combat scenarios that demonstrated interoperability between its prototype interrogator and various joint platforms that interrogate in the same

  • New AWACS seats will make long missions less painful

    For operators occupying the 19 control stations aboard an E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft, 12-to-14-hour missions will become a bit more comfortable thanks to new ergonomically designed seats being installed on the U.S. fleet. AWACS is the first of five legacy platforms to receive

  • Four munitions operations activated under AFNWC

    With the activation and assumption of command for the 798th Munitions Maintenance Group at Minot AFB, N.D., August 18, the Air Force significantly advanced one of its top goals -- reinvigorating its nuclear enterprise. The maintenance group was the last of four similar organizations to stand-up this

  • Open house attracts Air Force and community leaders

    Air Force leaders, Oklahoma state, county and local community officials gathered at Tinker Air Force Base Aug. 17 to celebrate the installation's newest addition, Bldg. 9001 in the Tinker Aerospace Complex. "Thanks to those who had the vision and thanks to those who carried it out," said Gen. Donald

  • Awareness, use of resources essential for suicide prevention

    Sometimes in a tragedy, the warning signs seem obvious after the fact. Other times, it appears to have come completely out of the blue. Regardless of the scenario, suicide is devastating for those left behind.In an alarming trend, military suicide rates are increasing within each Armed Forces

  • Hanscom SFS continues critical relationship with State Troopers

    Hanscom security forces Airmen received specialized tactical training as part of an ongoing partnership with the Massachusetts State Police Special Tactical Operations team. The training, which took place in the dormitories, offered instruction on handling active-shooter scenarios. This is the

  • AFMC announces Robert T. Mason award nominees

    The Air Force Materiel Command has designated the Command's three Air Logistics Center's Depot Maintenance Wings as nominees to compete in the annual Robert T. Mason Award for Depot Maintenance Excellence. The Robert T. Mason Award is sponsored by the Secretary of Defense and is presented to the

  • Hanscom becomes first AF installation to earn VPP Star certification

    Hanscom has officially been designated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Assistant Secretary as a Voluntary Protection Program Star certified site, making it the first Air Force installation to achieve this recognition. In May, Hanscom's VPP underwent a thorough inspection by a

  • Logistics leaders address AF future

    A summer lecture series devoted to logistics brought past and present air logistics center leaders together July 31 for a panel discussion and question and answer period. Hosted by the Logistics Officer Association's Crossroads Chapter, the "Logistics over Lunch"  attracted approximately 70 people.

  • Robins unit answers urgent call for AC-130 Gunship repair

    A Robins unit recently developed a prototype infrared suppression system for the AC-130 gunship. The 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group had an urgent requirement for the IRSS. Working from a design by S&K Technologies, which also provided on-site technical support, 12 highly-skilled production

  • Communications Directorate consolidates, stands-up

    Robins recently became the first Air Logistics Center in AFMC to stand up a communications directorate. As a part of an effort to consolidate the communications squadrons and the information technology directorates, the three AFMC ALCs are required to combine the two. In a ceremony here July 31, the

  • Deadline for name on USAF Marathon bibs quickly approaching

    People who are planning to run in the USAF Marathon, or, in any of its associated races, must register by Aug. 15 if they wish to have their first name placed on their runner's bib.Scheduled for Sept. 19, the USAF Marathon offers a race for everyone. In addition to the 26.2 mile race, there are