AFMC News

April 16, 2025
30 Years later: Youngest OKC Bombing victim gives back through civil service

PJ Allen is 31-years-old and an avionics specialist, working on KC-135s in the Oklahoma City-Air Logistics Center. He’s been on the job a little over a year and says he loves it. And, he loves working at Tinker and said he has found his home and a way to give back to those who helped him 30 years
April 16, 2025
Lessons learned drive Air Force CSTR program improvements

The improvements will enhance the training experience and better prepare Air Force Units of Action to deploy and win future wars.
April 15, 2025
Former wing commander pleads guilty, sentenced to confinement

A military judge today sentenced Col. Christopher B. Meeker, former commander of the 88th Air Base Wing, to 21 days confinement, a reprimand, and forfeiture of $7,000 pay per month for two months.
April 15, 2025
Air Force, Army shaping the future of C2, together

The Air Force is demonstrating its commitment to joint warfighting capabilities, integrating airpower into a vast network of sensors and shooters during Project Convergence Capstone 5.
April 11, 2025
Small Business Office wins Air Force Innovation Award

The Air Force Sustainment Center Small Business Office and Small Business Innovation Research Program is the recipient of the Air Force Small Business Innovation Award for fiscal year 2024, thanks to the team’s focus on connecting innovative businesses with AFSC organizations who can use their
April 10, 2025
ROTC students test joint operations in Operation Eagle Claw field training exercise

Cadets and midshipmen from the University of Utah’s Air Force, Navy and Marine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs descended on Hill Air Force Base, Utah to participate in a joint-training exercise coordinated by Hill’s 775th Civil Engineering Group, 75th Security Forces Squadron, 75th
April 10, 2025
DMM enhances efficiency, readiness for AFMC enterprise

Air Force Materiel Command is at the forefront of a digital revolution, equipping Airmen with the tools and skills to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently in an increasingly digital world.
April 9, 2025
OC-ALC hosts Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, strengthening interoperability

The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex recently hosted the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to explore a joint maintenance center, part of a global push to enhance military readiness. The visit emphasized shared maintenance and logistics strategies, particularly relevant following the launch of GENUS,
April 9, 2025
Leading recruiter teams offers challenges, opportunities

When most people think about a military recruiter, they picture someone at a booth in a school or event, encouraging young people to join the military.
April 7, 2025
From helicopters to pavement, one AFLCMC lieutenant moves fast

A program manager by day and elite athlete by night. One AFLCMC runner hopes to make the 2028 Olympic team.
April 7, 2025
The Department of Defense announces Deferred Resignation Program, VERA

The Department of Defense announced a Deferred Resignation Program and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority for civilian employees
April 7, 2025
University students to present new aerospace propulsion concepts at Air Force Museum

APOP is a partnered outreach program for engineers who are entering the workforce. It allows university engineering students an opportunity to work with Air Force engineers and challenges them to modify small gas turbine engines and innovate on current turbine engine designs.
April 7, 2025
Developing Lethality: Steward of the Digital Thread

Success on future battlefields will depend on how quickly the Air Force can develop, test, and integrate lethal capabilities across air, space, and cyberspace.
April 6, 2025
AFIMSC celebrates 10 years of making Air Force success its mission

On April 6, 2015, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center was activated to centralize management support and consolidate enterprise-level installation and mission support operations to help commanders focus on their primary mission areas. Ten years later, AFIMSC is celebrating its
April 4, 2025
AFMC top performers set the standard for excellence

Air Force Materiel Command honored its top performers during the 2024 Annual Excellence Awards virtual ceremony at AFMC headquarters.

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