AFMC News

June 5, 2025
New AFRL chamber to enhance human, equipment performance in extreme environments

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the new Research Environmental Chamber (REC), May 27, 2025. The capability, part of AFRL’s Human Effectiveness Directorate, facilitates equipment and human performance evaluations with control over
June 5, 2025
AFSAC celebrates 30 years of collaboration during annual FLO International Reception

The AFSAC Directorate holds its annual FLO reception.
June 5, 2025
AFIMSC refines Combat Support Integrator Course

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is enhancing its Combat Support Integrator Course, a program designed to equip combat air base squadron leaders with the skills to train and lead warfighters for deployment.
June 4, 2025
Test Pilot School preps instructors to train test leaders

The Air Force Test Pilot School is preparing for its second annual test instructor course. This course, a professional development initiative for new faculty members, underscores the school’s commitment to instructional excellence, according to Col. James Valpiani, TPS commandant.
June 4, 2025
C3BM’s ORT focuses on ‘art of the possible’ to deliver capability

Delivering lethal capability into the hands of Airmen is a hallmark trait for Air Force acquisition units. However, mistakes can be costly in terms of time and money.
June 4, 2025
Air Force demonstrates low-cost maritime defense capability with QUICKSINK

QUICKSINK is a low-cost method for neutralizing surface vessels using a modified, air-delivered munition.
June 3, 2025
Sunny airdrops over Son Tay

The flight and drop were part of a 417th Flight Test Squadron test mission and a monthly training requirement for the unit’s aircrews.
June 3, 2025
OPSEC: More than a checklist

OPSEC is everyone's responsibility.
June 3, 2025
DOD announces FY26 Acquisition Program Fellowship application window 

The Defense Department is accepting applications for the Immersive Commercial Acquisition Program Fellowship, a highly competitive 12-month program designed to deliver a group of contracting professionals proficient in commercial acquisition.  
June 2, 2025
Strategic integration, deterrence take center stage at Bamboo Eagle

As the pace and scale of joint operations continue to intensify in the Indo-Pacific region, the U.S. Air Force and its partners are drawing strategic insights from Bamboo Eagle 25-1, a large-scale exercise designed to refine the command-and-control capabilities needed for the future fight. Held this
June 2, 2025
Bridging the divide: How mediation advances Air Force mission readiness

Not every conflict requires a courtroom; some just need a table and a conversation.
June 2, 2025
C3BM's ASE: The DAF's ace in the hole for unifying the battlespace

In today’s rapidly evolving battlespace, seamless communication and data sharing across a complex web of platforms are paramount.
June 2, 2025
Phase II of CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign announced

The primary focus of the campaign is educating Airmen on how to apply risk management principles into any operating environment. This includes risk identification, developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring the right person at the right level accepts the right risk.
June 2, 2025
Tinker showcases $7.5B impact, mission readiness at 2025 Tinker State of the Base

Tinker Air Force Base had a $7.5 billion impact on communities surrounding the installation in Fiscal Year 2024. That number increased by approximately 11% compared to FY 2023, outpacing inflation.
June 2, 2025
Total Force teamwork provides experience, base improvements

Two-week project, which swapped out old cables and created additional capacity for future growth saved the base an estimated $138,000.

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