AFMC Command News

  • AF-funded engineer earns honors for scientific achievements

    After decades of research at the University of Michigan in areas ranging from materials to circuits, 2008 has been an especially noteworthy year for Dr. Pallab Bhattacharya, who earned numerous accolades from the engineering community. This year, three organizations recognized Dr. Bhattacharya for

  • New Air Force chief scientist has AFMC ties

    Dr. Werner J.A. Dahm will begin his assignment as the new Chief Scientist of the Air Force in October, replacing Dr. Mark Lewis. While his post will be at the Pentagon, Dr. Dahm has a connection with Air Force Materiel Command. Dr. Dahm was a research engineer from 1979 to 1981 at the Arnold

  • Disabilities inspire marathoners

    A paralyzing injury from a motorcycle crash at age 20 took away Andy Houghton's ability to use his legs, but he still finished his first marathon Sept. 20. Mr. Houghton from Hollywood, Fla., completed the 26.2 mile 12th annual Air Force Marathon piloting a sleek handcycle equipped with a derailleur

  • Record field runs in 12th Annual USAF Marathon

    A record field of 7,397 runners competed in racing ranging from the 5-kilometer to the full, 26.2-mile marathon as part of the 12th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon, which took place here Sept. 19-20.Nathan Peters of Grayling, Mich., was the overall winner of the full marathon posting a time of

  • Test results support Active Denial System as nonlethal weapon

    Air Force Research Laboratory officials recently completed an extensive bioeffects research program for an invisible, counter personnel, directed energy weapon known as the Active Denial System, with data showing that millimeter waves do not promote cancer or cause reproductive problems. The

  • Hanscom Airmen learn how to identify drugs to fight crime

    Airmen of the 66th Security Forces Squadron here learned to recognize drugs and drug paraphernalia in the event they encounter them during their day-to-day duties during Sept. 17 and 18 training. Detective James Donovan, a narcotics officer with the police department of Saugus, Mass., showed Hanscom

  • Air Force Association honors AFMC during conference

    Air Force Association officials presented awards to six individuals and one team from Air Force Materiel Command during AFA's 24th Annual Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition. The conference took place Sept. 15-17 in Washington, D.C. The commander of AFMC, Gen. Bruce Carlson was

  • Scientist receives Air Force award

    An award-winning scientist and a principal electronics research engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory has been named a 2008 Fellow of AFRL for outstanding contributions to the Air Force and the Department of Defense. Dr. James Grote has worked at AFRL for 30 years and is an acknowledged

  • AFMC announces biggest ‘loser’ in Team Lean Challenge

    Air Force Materiel Command officials announced Sept. 15 that Wright-Patterson AFB is the biggest loser from the command's second annual Team Lean Challenge. Participants at Wright-Patterson AFB lost 2,085.5 pounds to win Team Lean Challenge, or TLC, a recently completed three-month, voluntary,

  • Eglin AFB streamlines personnel processes

    The Air Force has witnessed numerous and significant changes over the years as a result of budget and force reductions. Personnel Services Delivery and Program Budget Decision 720 are two programs that are changing the way the military personnel flight will be conducting business for Eglin AFB. A

  • Vintage airplanes to fly during AF Museum event

    Nearly 30 vintage aircraft will take to the skies above the National Museum of the United States Air Force Sept. 27-28 during the Vintage Liaison Aircraft Gathering. The event is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 on the turf runway behind the

  • Air Force deploys materials aboard International Space Station

    The Air Force Research Laboratory recently partnered with NASA to conduct materials experiments aboard the International Space Station. The project incorporates 500 materials samples into two suitcase-like containers attached to the exterior of the International Space Station. The containers are

  • Big storm can't stop USAF Marathon

    Despite widespread power outages and massive amounts of debris from the remnants of Hurricane Ike Sept. 14, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is ready for the 12th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon and related activities Sept. 18-20. But base officials say participants should be aware they may encounter

  • Deployed Airman witnesses daughter's birth via Internet

    Deployments are an inevitable reality for those serving in today's Air Force. Families regularly expect and prepare to spend time apart. Fortunately, today's advancements in webcams, digital recorders, and camera phones are helping military families overcome geographical boundaries and stay