AFMC News

Sept. 4, 2025
AFMC civilians secure Academic Year 26 Civilian Development opportunities

Air Force Materiel Command civilians continue to excel in Department of the Air Force Civilian Development, securing 621 educational opportunities in a wide-range of programs for Academic Year 2026.
Sept. 4, 2025
Test wing’s life flight helps save child’s limb

The 96th Medical Group and the 413th Flight Test Squadron stepped up to the challenge after receiving the alert from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center.
Sept. 3, 2025
DAFITC 2025 emphasizes collaboration, innovation

The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower conference brought together military members, civilians and industry partners for its annual education and training event.
Sept. 3, 2025
Edwards Operations Group forges flight test through unrivaled training, mentorship

Edwards stands as the premier location for airpower innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional development and mentorship within the realm of flight test.
Sept. 3, 2025
Environmental office supports missions through habitat management

From protecting endangered species to preserving land for military training, habitat management serves a dual purpose: it safeguards the environment while ensuring realistic landscapes to stay mission-ready.
Sept. 3, 2025
Innovative rocket tests push new F-15E weapon to warfighter

The integrated developmental and operational flight testing, including AGR-20F live fire at targets over land and water, was an expedited fielding push to get the capability to the warfighter immediately.
Sept. 3, 2025
AFLCMC Airmen return as Armed Forces Sports soccer champions

Three Air Force Life Cycle Management Center program managers participated in the 2025 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship this summer as members of the Department of the Air Force team.
Sept. 3, 2025
Autonomous aircraft capabilities showcased by AFWERX, Joby at Department-Level Exercise

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, partnered with Joby Aviation to demonstrate autonomous aircraft capabilities with a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan during Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC), July 24-30, 2025.
Sept. 2, 2025
From Capstone to Combat Readiness: Depth-Perception System Enhances EOD Robotics

An explosive ordnance disposal robot depth-perception system, developed by former Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Trombone and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Ruben, provides robot operators a clearer sense of depth to improve safety, speed and precision in high-stakes EOD missions.
Sept. 2, 2025
AFSC Bot Rodeo to showcase Airmen-led automation tools

Designed to inspire and accelerate digital transformation, the Bot Rodeo provides Airmen a platform to present bots they’ve developed to streamline tasks and improve mission efficiency.
Aug. 29, 2025
Acquisition Instructor Course names Course 26A selectees

The Department of the Air Force Acquisition Instructor Course has selected 10 individuals to participate in Class 26A of the highly-competitive program.
Aug. 28, 2025
SpaceWERX’S Hyperspace Challenge seeks SBIR Phase II innovators to support advancement of USSF's Operational Test and Training Infrastructure

The initiative is calling for companies with a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II award to participate in helping advance modeling and simulation capabilities.
Aug. 27, 2025
Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
Aug. 27, 2025
Base-wide exercise concludes on Tinker

The exercise continues the “Year of Readiness” started at the beginning of 2025, enhancing the warrior ethos.
Aug. 27, 2025
Autonomy Proving Ground advances with first alternative navigation flight

First time aircraft flew with a third-party developer’s software package operating on the aircraft.

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