AFMC Command News

  • Research leads to improved wireless communication

    An Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded researcher whose work focused on multi-user detection technology has made radio reception clearer in locations where interference is a challenge for deployed military personnel. Dr. Rachel Learned's work in multi-user detection, or MUD, examined the

  • Air Force sponsors research to improve antennas for micro air vehicles

    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research is funding a professor from the University of Minnesota who is using objective structures in his project called "GameChanger" in an attempt to make new kinds of antennas for micro air vehicles to be used for military purposes. Micro air vehicles, or MAVs,

  • Smart Ops teams simplify processes to save thousands, earn certification

    Thousands of dollars in savings are on the horizon for Tinker Air Force Base as a result of the work by two AFSO21 process improvement teams who presented their final projects and graduated from training Jan. 14.In August, two four-member teams were given one Air Logistics Center problem each with a

  • Officials stand up headquarters for Global Logistics Support Center

    A new, permanent headquarters overseeing Air Force global logistics support is now in operation at Scott AFB. Gen. Bruce Carlson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, formally stood up the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center during ceremonies here March 28. General Carlson also gave

  • Arnold contributes to first supersonic flight using synthetic fuel

    When an Air Force B-1B Lancer became the first Air Force aircraft to fly at supersonic speed using a 50/50 blend of synthetic and petroleum-based fuels March 19, the Arnold Engineering Development Center work force knew they played a significant role in supporting the flight. Since 2006, AEDC has

  • Researchers explore materials degradation in space

    When Space Shuttle Endeavor launched in March, more than 1,000 new materials were onboard to be tested as a part of the sixth Materials International Space Station Experiment, or MISSE-6. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research initiated MISSE-6 to gain a theoretical understanding of the

  • Maintainers aid Royal Saudi Air Force with E-3 repair

    Representatives from the Royal Saudi Air Force arrived here March 24 to collect their newly repaired E-3. After the 566th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's E-3 Maintenance Flight here replaces a bearing between the rotodome and aircraft, an aircrew from the Royal Saudi Air Force's 6th Flying Wing will

  • Air Force reaping dividends from scanning electron microscope

    Since receiving the largest-known scanning electron microscope in the world in September 2007, officials here say the documented savings to date on less than eight components exceeds $70,000. Officials project annual savings to the Air Force of up to $1 million, plus the incalculable benefits of

  • First Air Force mock audit tests Voluntary Protection Program

    The Air Force's first Voluntary Protection Program mock audit took place here March 24-28 to evaluate the overall safety of the base as a work site. An out briefing is scheduled for April 11 to provide feedback to base officials. VPP originates from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  • Air Force activates 711th Human Performance Wing

    The Air Force Research Laboratory officially activated the 711th Human Performance Wing during a ceremony at the Air Force Institute of Technology's Kenney Hall here March 25. The new wing combines AFRL's Human Effectiveness Directorate with elements transitioning to Wright-Patterson AFB from the

  • Air Force Assistance Fund encourages your support

    This month, at each base in our Command, volunteers from every organization will be coming around to offer you a chance to contribute to the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF). I'd like to use this Commander's Log to encourage your support for this great program. Unlike other programs, the Air Force

  • ESC squadron preps new CAOC facility for summer installation

    As construction continues on the future home of the United States Air Force Central's Combined Air and Space Operations Center, 9th Air Force is readying the road for the 652nd Electronic Systems Squadron to begin its summer installation at the CAOC's new facility. "This new installation will