AFMC News

Oct. 8, 2024
DAFBOT seeks to free humans from repetitive tasks

Members from across Tinker Air Force Base gathered at Rose State College to learn the ins and outs of automation and how it can improve efficiency in their daily work.
Oct. 8, 2024
Maintaining Hercules

The 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue is responsible for C-130 Hercules maintenance as well as the 96th Test Wing’s F-16 Fighting Falcons.
Oct. 7, 2024
Joint EOD Teams Converge for Field Training Exercise "Obsidian Dragon"

The FTX brought together Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams from various U.S. military bases.
Oct. 7, 2024
DAF window opens for cross country coaches, runners

The application window opened Oct. 1 for Department of the Air Force cross country coaches to participate in the upcoming Armed Forces championship.
Oct. 4, 2024
National Disability Employment Awareness Month mentoring panel set for Oct. 22

The Air Force Materiel Command will host a National Disability Employment Awareness Month Mentoring Panel, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. ET on Microsoft TEAMS. The virtual event is open to all uniformed and civilian Airmen.
Oct. 4, 2024
A C-47 journey: From Normandy to Robins AFB

A C-47A Skytrain aircraft journey takes it from flying during World War II over the beaches of Normandy, France, to a museum in an austere location in Alaska to its final resting place at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
Oct. 4, 2024
Finding a Home Away From Home

Senior Airman Hugo Gutierrez (RG), an Oklahoma Air Logistics Complex contract specialist, arrived at Tinker Air Force Base four years ago and was new to the Air Force and brand new to the state of Oklahoma. For many first term Airmen it can be difficult to find friends and settle into a new
Oct. 2, 2024
New course delivers sharp, innovative Defenders to enterprise

The revamped Air Force Security Forces Center’s Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course is set to deliver sharper, innovative weapons and tactics instructors to the enterprise.
Oct. 2, 2024
Eglin pilot surpasses 10K hours in C-130

An Air Force Materiel Command standards and evaluation civilian pilot surpassed the 10,000 flying mile mark Sept. 24 in a C-130H II Hercules during a routine avionics modernization program test mission.
Oct. 1, 2024
AFIMSC declares FOC for HQ A-Staff transition

This achievement marks the culmination of a two-year effort to streamline operations and enhance decision-making across the center’s headquarters.
Sept. 30, 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month mentoring session emphasizes unity, shaping better futures

The Air Force Materiel Command hosted a virtual Hispanic Heritage Month Cross-Cultural Mentoring Panel, Sept. 23 drawing attention to the inclusive culture of the Air Force where people of all demographics can feel comfortable.
Sept. 30, 2024
Air Force gears up for first training events at Combat Support Training Range sites

The events will give Airmen from ATF Combat Air Base Squadrons, or CABS, an opportunity to train as a team and demonstrate the CSTR sites’ ability to host combat support training.
Sept. 27, 2024
Hill maintenance assists Navy in F-16s Top Gun adversary conversion

Members of the 533rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron Local Manufacturing Flight have begun producing more than 100 different parts for the U.S. Navy to upgrade recently acquired F-16 C/D models into Top Gun aggressor aircraft.
Sept. 27, 2024
Leading by teaching: Edwards SNCO pursues doctorate degree

For one Airman, service in the Air Force opened up paths of opportunity and growth.
Sept. 27, 2024
Career planning seminar guides young scientists, engineers

The seminar provided insights on how junior scientists and engineers can further their careers through education and experience while offering tips to improve resume writing and job interview skills to aid professional growth.

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