AFMC News

Jan. 7, 2026
AFWERX innovators selected for commissioning program following AFA demonstration

Two AFWERX Project Arc Airmen have been selected for commissioning programs after showcasing their Optical Drone Detection System (ODDS) at the AFWERX Spark Street exhibit during the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference, held Sept. 22–24, 2025. Staff Sgt. Aaron Holmes and
Jan. 6, 2026
Air Force updates fitness test requirements

Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.
Jan. 5, 2026
Academy Chapel restoration ensures long-term service to Cadet readiness

The Air Force is working closely with its primary contractor to accelerate restoration of the iconic Cadet Chapel at the U.S. Air Force Academy, underscoring the Service’s determination to return the national historic landmark to cadets, families, and visitors as quickly as possible.
Jan. 5, 2026
Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders

Through a series of groundbreaking experiments, the U.S. Air Force, alongside its coalition partners, Canada and the United Kingdom, tested and refined AI’s potential to enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen interoperability in the face of growing global security
Dec. 29, 2025
Virtual Flag: Coalition enhances global partnerships, interoperability, and readiness

This high-stakes, multinational exercise integrates air, space, and cyber assets from multiple partner nations to simulate real-world combat scenarios, test tactics, techniques, and procedures, and strengthen global warfighting efforts.
Dec. 29, 2025
History in Two: Lockheed XP-80/YP-80/P-80/F-80 Shooting Star

The P-80 Shooting Star holds the distinction of being America's first operational jet fighter, playing a pivotal role in the nation's transition into the jet age.
Dec. 22, 2025
Beyond the flightline: TPS Enlisted Test Course enhances readiness

The Air Force Test Pilot School, known for producing elite test leaders has recently expanded its reach to the broader force by enhancing the formal Enlisted Test Course.
Dec. 22, 2025
75th ABW tests readiness in Bison Forge 25-1 exercise

The 75th Air Base Wing conducted Bison Forge 25-1 Dec. 10 to evaluate its ability to detect, overcome and execute mission requirements under challenging conditions.
Dec. 19, 2025
Cyber and Networks PEO shares leadership vision

Newly appointed Cyber and Networks Program Executive Officer Brig. Gen. Joshua P. Williams is focused on rapidly delivering capability to the warfighter.
Dec. 19, 2025
2025 AFMC Year in Review

Step into the highlights of 2025 with our Air Force Materiel Command "Year in Review" photo spread!
Dec. 18, 2025
X-62 VISTA begins upgrade program, expanding boundaries in flight testing of autonomy and artificial intelligence

The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS), part of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, is actively working on the next phase of development for the X-62 Variable Stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA).
Dec. 18, 2025
C3BM’s Engagement Day strengthens collaboration

The virtual session drew roughly 1,500 registered participants from across industry, reflecting broad interest in emerging opportunities tied to the DAF BATTLE NETWORK.
Dec. 18, 2025
SHEF competition turns up the heat on Air Force culinary pros

The SHEF competition, sponsored by the Air Force Services Center and its industry partner Aramark Salute Hospitality, is the marquee event of year-long quarterly competitions that give culinary Airmen the chance to display their cooking skills and creativity.  
Dec. 17, 2025
Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration

The Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, or ShOC-N, concluded its 2025 Experimentation Series with Capstone 2025, a pivotal event designed to enhance joint and coalition interoperability and accelerate progress in command-and-control modernization.
Dec. 17, 2025
Airfield operations officers final class graduates at Robins AFB

The 78th Operations Support Squadron bids farewell to the Robins Air Force Base Follow-On Skills Training program’s final class of airfield operations officers during a graduation ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Dec. 3, 2025.

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