AFMC News

Aug. 19, 2026
Tinker and the Primes bring Air Force, industry together to sustain ‘arsenal of freedom’

Legacy and next-gen sustainment needs were key discussion topics at the 21st annual Tinker and the Primes Conference held in Midwest City Aug. 4-6.
Aug. 18, 2026
Edwards AFB to host hiring fair

Even if you are already employed at Edwards Air Force Base and want to explore new career paths, the Fall 2026 Hiring Fair is the place to be. Hosted by the 412th Force Support Squadron on Thursday, Sept. 17, this event will bring together more than 40 government and private-sector organizations
Aug. 18, 2026
Leading with positivity earns AFMC Airman top Air Force honor

AFMC Airman, Tech. Sgt. Kailey DeLage, was selected as one of the Air Force's Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2026.
Aug. 17, 2026
AEDC Velocity Alliance advances modernization for future test needs

The AEDC Velocity Alliance is a strategic consortium designed to accelerate the sustainment, restoration and modernization of critical test infrastructure supporting the development of next-generation defense systems.
Aug. 14, 2026
Cooking for Readiness: AFSC Airmen learn healthy food prep

Several Airmen will be trading take-out for home-cooked meals with knowledge gained from a recent cooking class hosted by the enlisted aide to the Air Force Sustainment Center commander at the Tinker Chapel here, Aug. 13.
Aug. 13, 2026
DAF completes key prototype evaluations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Command and Control Enclave

DAF successfully completed initial prototype evaluations for the CCA Portable Command & Control Enclave (C2E), testing the physical mobility and software agility of industry partner systems in simulated austere environments
Aug. 13, 2026
Kids Step into Their Parents' Boots at Annual Operation KUDOS Event

The event is designed to demystify the deployment process through interactive, age-appropriate experiences that mirror the preparation and training their parents undergo.
Aug. 13, 2026
Personnel get update on acquisition transformation efforts

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center personnel recently received an update on the Air Force’s ongoing acquisition transformation efforts.
Aug. 12, 2026
AFSC-managed contract offers solutions for critical labor needs

A new contract is offering a way to fill critical labor gaps not only in the Air Force Sustainment Center, but throughout the Department of War. This contract for Labor Augmentation Support Requirements gives government customers a pre-vetted, streamlined pathway to secure critical technical labor.
Aug. 11, 2026
Team Tinker hones readiness in War Wagon 26-02

The 72nd Air Base Wing conducted exercise War Wagon 26-02 Aug. 4-7, testing its deployment readiness over a week of simulated combat operations at the Glenwood Training Area.
Aug. 10, 2026
Exercise-Induced Rhabdomyolysis: A potentially life-threating condition

Exertional or exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis is a medical condition frequently observed in the setting of military training and operations.
Aug. 10, 2026
$1.9 Billion Contract Strengthens Air Force Test Enterprise

As part of a new $1.9 billion Air Force Test Center enterprise contract, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex will receive $523.9 million in technical and management advisory support through Sept. 30, 2031, reinforcing AEDC’s role in delivering world-class developmental test and evaluation
Aug. 9, 2026
ATAC-20 takes aim at alternative aircraft coating challenges

After 14 weeks of rigorous research, travel, and intensive team building, the Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps (ATAC) Cohort 20 has successfully concluded its program, delivering actionable solutions to senior Air Force leaders on the transition of alternative aircraft coatings.ATAC-20 was tasked
Aug. 5, 2026
Hill AFB is 2nd base to modernize refueler fleet with commercial trucks

The Air Force is updating its refueling truck fleet by introducing commercial vehicles to replace aging equipment and boost mission readiness. The 75th Logistics Readiness Squadrons Fuels Operations team at Hill was chosen as one of the first units to integrate the commercial refuelers into their
Aug. 4, 2026
Rapid Sustainment Office produces first-of-its-kind part to repair damaged C-17

The Rapid Sustainment Office successfully gets a C-17 back in the air.

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