AFMC News

Nov. 27, 2024
NCIS REACT team leads training with Tinker Airmen and Sailors

The training exercise was designed to improve skills of both Sailors and Airmen.
Nov. 27, 2024
AFRL, AEDC celebrate partnership 10th anniversary

A decade ago, leveraging an existing relationship, a partnership between the Air Force Research Laboratory and Arnold Engineering Development Complex was forged with the objective of maintaining and advancing Air Force technological supremacy.
Nov. 27, 2024
SkillBridge offers work experience for transitioning service members

The Department of Defense offers a program for service members to gain valuable work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships the last 180 days of their service.
Nov. 25, 2024
Cloud One among topics briefed at digital roadshow at Hanscom Air Force Base

Representatives from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Digital Enterprise Launch Team for Acquisition and the Air Force Materiel Command Digital Transformation Office recently met face-to-face with program teams at the Hanscom Conference Center, providing insights to inform the AFMC Digital
Nov. 25, 2024
Revolutionizing space-based thermal systems: AFRL’s SPIRRAL launches on SPX-31

The Air Force Research Laboratory launched the Space Power InfraRed Regulation and Analysis of Lifetime, or SPIRRAL, experiment, Nov. 4, 2024. SPIRRAL, flown by AFRL through the DOD Space Test Program, will characterize the performance of Variable Emissivity Materials, or VEMs, an approach toward
Nov. 22, 2024
Tinker Fire demonstrates dangers of deep-frying turkey

Tis the season for delicious feasts! Throughout the years, deep-fried turkey has become a popular choice for its crispy skin and juicy meat. While the cooking method can bring delicious results, it can also lead to disaster. Attempting to deep-fry a frozen or partially frozen turkey can lead to
Nov. 22, 2024
AFMC AcqDemo Ask-Me-Anything addresses upcoming expansion, talent imperative

The Air Force Materiel Command held an AcqDemo Ask-Me-Anything, Nov. 20, providing greater insight to the upcoming Acquisition Demonstration Project expansion slated for June 2025.
Nov. 22, 2024
Incorporate risk management into your holiday festivities

By incorporating risk management into your holiday festivities will keep you and your loved ones safe.
Nov. 22, 2024
AFICC-hosted summit preps acquisition pros for GPC operations

More than 300 contracting professionals gathered in San Antonio for the 2024 Worldwide Operational Acquisition Training Summit to collaborate about how to better execute installation and mission support programs for Air Force Great Power Competition operations.
Nov. 21, 2024
88th Air Base Wing Celebrates Native American Heritage

The celebration featured educational talks about Native American culture; cultural food tastings of blue corn mush, wojapi, Indian tacos, and fry bread; and creative performances including Eagle and Fancy Dances from Larry Yazzie of the Meskwaki Tribe, Hoop Dance from Rachel Secody of the Tlingit
Nov. 21, 2024
Sites showcase capabilities during Air Task Force training events

As the first Air Task Forces go through the Prepare Phase of the Air Force Force Generation cycle, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center-developed Combat Support Training Ranges are helping build mission-ready Airmen.
Nov. 21, 2024
REBA system advances mission readiness through digital transformation

A new digital system is reducing maintenance costs and downtime at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. REBA enables continuous monitoring of industrial equipment, eliminating travel time and enhancing data quality, which supports the achievement of strategic objectives and contributes to the
Nov. 19, 2024
AFIMSC fields IROC readiness capability at five more bases

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is fielding the Installation Resilience Operations Command and Control platform at five more bases after three years of successful initial testing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Nov. 19, 2024
Airfield operations community launches mental health support initiative

AO Strong is on a mission to boost mental health awareness, provide valuable resources, dismantle negative stigmas, and overcome barriers to mental wellness. This initiative focuses on the airfield operations community, which deals with fast-paced and high-stress operations. Airfield operations
Nov. 18, 2024
I-WEPTAC teams propose solutions to most pressing DAF GPC needs

Three Mission Focused Working Groups, or MFWGs, presented their I-WEPTAC 2024.2 solutions during out-briefs to an in-person and virtual audience of more than 100 Department of the Air Force leaders.

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