AFMC Command News

  • Eglin airfield complex selected as best of the best

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — With nearly five million square yards of pavement used by six wings, five major commands, six civilian airlines, the Army and the Navy, the 46th Operations Support Squadron here recently won the 2005 Complex of the Year award. “Winning Complex of the Year award is huge,”

  • Airmen train for their lives

    They call it playing, but these are the skills that could save their lives. As members of the 377th Security Forces Squadron here, the odds are good that all these young men and women will deploy, very possibly in harm's way. That fact rarely leaves the thoughts of their superiors, who plan and

  • Surprised-based learning may improve predictions

    Featuring a team of researchers from the University of Southern California, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research here recently began funding a new research area that includes a study in improving the process prediction for defense planners. The new area, formally launched at a meeting with

  • Math study may make complex problems easier to solve

    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research here recently began funding a new research area that includes a number of studies involving computational math. The new area, formally launched at a meeting with AFOSR principal investigators at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., is entitled Information

  • AFSO21 streamlines logistics processes

    Airmen with the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight are implementing a new way of thinking by streamlining their process of asset distribution at Incirlik and collocating people into one building. "We are wringing out the water and giving time back to our Airmen," said Capt.

  • Safety tips provide reminders for upcoming holiday

    The Fourth of July holiday period has the most daily crash deaths when compared to any other holiday weekend. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the average number of deaths during the 17 years from 1986 through 2002 was 117 deaths per day. On average, 161 people die due to

  • AFOSR helping to solve 30-year old dilemma

    A team of researchers supported by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research has made a breakthrough in Electric Oxygen Iodine Laser (EOIL) research. The results were recently presented at the AFOSR Molecular Dynamics Program Review, held June 5-8, in Arlington. Wayne C. Solomon, Aerospace

  • Blogs study may net credible information

    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research recently began funding a new research area that includes a study of blogs. Blog research may provide information analysts and warfighters with invaluable help in fighting the war on terrorism. Drs. Brian E. Ulicny, senior scientist, and Mieczyslaw M.

  • Leaders focus on defense at symposium

    “I’ve been working at Hill for 26 years,” exclaimed one civilian maintainer here recently, “and I’ve never enjoyed coming to work as much as I do now.” The glowing endorsement of Lean and Continuous Process Improvement initiatives, better known as Air Force Smart Ops 21, was cited by Air Force

  • Logistics sleuths solve mysteries of disappearing parts

    By finding aircraft parts that are missing, misrouted or stranded in transit, a multi-organizational team led by Air Force Materiel Command’s Warfighter Sustainment Division is returning to warfighters more of the capability they need when they need it. AFMC personnel helped recover parts worth $4.5

  • Perseverance pays off for micro-meteoroid experiment

    Reproducing on the ground comet-origin particles traveling between 44,739 to 134,216 miles per hour striking a satellite and creating resultant radio wave emissions, which could hinder communication to the warfighter and cause damage to the structure. This proved to be a daunting challenge for

  • OSR studies information forensics, process integration

    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research here completed its first Information Forensics and Process Integration Program Review recently at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y. The review kicked off new basic research funding in the two new areas of interest concentrating on topics such as

  • Patriotic ceremony occurs at Arnold AFB

    Representatives of the Patriot Guard Riders, including James Casciari and his sister, Barbara Lee Monday, visited Arnold Air Force Base to showcase a special U.S. flag. They also joined forces with center personnel in a unique flag-raising ceremony in front of the Administrative & Engineering

  • AFRL directorates showcase warfighter support

    Representatives from the Air Force Research Laboratory headquarters and its technology directorates presented some of their research programs to the attendees of the 2006 Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week at the Tampa Convention Center June 20-22. Members of the Human Effectiveness, Directed

  • Med center student to compete in Ironman

    Whether in the classroom or on the asphalt, Lisa Kieck pushes herself to the limits in all aspects of her life. One example of her dedication is when she competes in Ironman competitions. “The first ironman I did was an experience I will never forget,” said Kieck. “I’ll never forget the feeling I