AFMC Command News

  • General Carlson speaks of Air Force's greatest assets

    While the war and budget shortfalls are top priorities right now, the commander of Air Force Materiel Command is equally focused on another valuable asset - today's Airmen. When it comes to the future, Gen. Bruce Carlson is most concerned about his people. During a two-day visit to Eglin AFB in

  • Ceremony marks activation of AFMC Intelligence Squadron

    In a facility rich in Air Force history, an activation ceremony signaled the birth of Air Force Materiel Command's Intelligence Squadron. The event took place Sept. 13 in the National Museum of the United States Air Force and featured the uncasing of the squadron flag. The AFMC Intelligence

  • AFMC commander addresses Air Force heritage

    "I'm honored to serve with today's young airmen," said Gen. Bruce Carlson, "men and women who deploy and fight in places like Iraq and Afghanistan, and who visibly demonstrate integrity, service and excellence." "Those values are part of our heritage," he added, addressing the Columbus, Ohio, Rotary

  • Breakout program benefits Air Force, local businesses

    The U-2S program is breaking out and saving time, energy and money by utilizing the expertise of local businesses. The 560th Aircraft Sustainment Group, which maintains the U-2 program, has been using the Breakout program since 1985. Officials say the program has saved the Air Force millions of

  • New process helps team meet demand

    The 51-year-old KC-135 Stratotanker is an essential part of the nation's warfighting capabilities. The aircraft has a fuel capacity of more than 30,000 gallons, which is enough to drive a car almost a million miles. Despite its age, this aircraft is still in high demand.The Tinker Team Spirit

  • Palace HART making a difference in the lives of Airmen

    A vehicle operations journeyman by trade, Tech. Sgt. Corey Carter found running convoy security escort missions while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to be an exciting change of pace.That was until an encounter with an improvised explosive device on Sept. 5, 2004 near Balad, Iraq,

  • Air Force Heritage Week Activities to Soar over Columbus

    Orville and Wilbur Wright on their breathtaking first flights... WWI flying ace Capt Eddie Rickenbacker shooting down enemy aircraft ... General Jimmy Doolittle and his Tokyo Raiders. Citizens of Columbus, Ohio, have been invited to help celebrate the heritage built by these and the hundreds of

  • Summer safety campaign ends, AFMC loses one Airman

    Air Force Materiel Command lost one Airman during this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign. The fatality occurred at the beginning of the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. On May 26, an Airman from Wright-Patterson AFB fell overboard while boating and drowned. The Airman was

  • General Carlson: 'Hill doing great'

    Gen. Bruce Carlson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, visited Hill AFB Aug. 30 to learn more about how the base is handling his three primary focus areas: people, mission, and continuous process improvement. "Hill is doing great," General Carlson said. "While I was on my tour, I saw a number

  • Chiefs tap General Carlson for highest enlisted honor

    Getting 13 Air Force chief master sergeants to agree on something: challenging. Watching the positive impact that agreement has on a surprised four-star general: priceless. That was the scene Sept. 7 when, during a video teleconference, chiefs at each Air Force Materiel Command base took turns

  • Threat reduction division transitioning to Eglin AFB

    In May 2005, the Base Realignment and Closure Commission put into motion sweeping changes here, one of which is now coming to fruition. One of the commission's mandates was to increase the efficiency of operations by consolidating technical facilities and capabilities; and to establish

  • AFMC executive director discusses challenges

    Air Force Materiel Command's top civilian leader discussed several challenges facing the Air Force, including the increasing costs of personnel, and military health care, during a speech to the International Test and Evaluation Association Antelope Valley chapter Sept. 5.Barbara Westgate, AFMC

  • Bomb threat at Tinker AFB earns caller jail time

    An Oklahoma City man who phoned in a bomb threat to Tinker AFB in December was sentenced Aug. 30 to four years in prison, federal prosecutors announced.U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton also ordered Neil Jason Wilfong, 35, to pay $475,631 in restitution, which was primarily the result of lost employee

  • New global logistics unit to be headquartered at Scott AFB

    Air Force Materiel Command officials announced Aug. 30 that the Global Logistics Support Center headquarters will be located at Scott AFB, Ill. The Global Logistics Support Center, or GLSC, will serve as the Air Force's supply chain manager. It will stand up in fiscal 2008. According to Col. Brent

  • Meeting outlines personnel services for transferring maintainers

    Employees from the 402nd Maintenance Wing's 702nd Materiel Support Squadron learned about the personnel services and support they will receive when they transfer to Defense Logistics Agency during an August town hall meeting at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center. Under the Base Realignment and