AFMC News

Aug. 15, 2024
AFIT Alumnus Awarded Patent for Nanocrystal-Based Strain-Sensing Technology

Air Force Institute of Technology alumnus Dr. Michael Sherburne was awarded a U.S. patent on July 9 for his innovative work titled “Article Comprising Bonded Substrate Comprising Nanocrystals and Method of Making and Using Same” (Patent No. US 12,031,074 B1).
Aug. 14, 2024
AFNWC internship gives students experience, credits for future career

The Air Launched Cruise Missile Summer Training Program introduces high school students to real-world projects faced by the AFNWC Missile Sustainment Division and tasks them with learning job roles, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills, assessing risk management, and presenting
Aug. 14, 2024
Cutting-edge software empowers warfighters

The Air Force Sustainment Center’s 580th Software Engineering Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, announced a new milestone for the C-130J, Super Hercules, aircraft.
Aug. 13, 2024
AFIMSC leads DAF-wide transition to VoIP technology

An Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center-led initiative to replace outdated telephone switches across the Department of the Air Force is on pace to finish installation of 75 new systems by mid-2025.
Aug. 13, 2024
Flashback: Nine lives of a Phantom II

The McDonnell YF-4E CCV made significant contributions to advance designs that have direct impact on the aircraft of today.
Aug. 13, 2024
DOD announces launch of online housing feedback system

The Department of Defense announced the launch of the DOD Housing Feedback System on Aug. 12, an initiative designed to enhance transparency and accountability in DOD privatized military housing.
Aug. 13, 2024
AcqDemo expansion town halls begin Aug. 20

The Air Force Materiel Command, in conjunction with the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Program Management Office, will host a series of Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Town Hall briefings beginning Aug. 20.
Aug. 13, 2024
Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

There are many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process, but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
Aug. 13, 2024
STEM interns impress with wide-ranging final projects

The interns are part of the Air Force’s Leadership Experience Growing Apprenticeships Committed to Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medical partnership.
Aug. 12, 2024
AFIMSC establishes emergency response task force to support bases

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Task Force Agile Mission Support team is gearing up to provide enhanced emergency response resources to Air and Space Force installations affected by natural disasters and other events.
Aug. 12, 2024
Health benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables

Produce is an important part of a healthy diet.
Aug. 12, 2024
AFWERX cultivates innovation experts through fellowship program; applications accepted through August 16

AFWERX is advancing cross-training for technical experts through its Traditional Fellowship program and is accepting applications for the next cohort through Aug. 16, 2024.
Aug. 9, 2024
SpaceWERX launches second Innovate to Accelerate cohort focused on aerospace technology

SpaceWERX announced the launch of its latest I2A cohort, focused on two specific topics: advancing Alternative Positioning, Navigation and Timing, or AltPNT solutions and pioneering the Digital Spaceport of the Future.
Aug. 9, 2024
Civilian personnel mentoring panel focuses on adaptability, change

Agility and adaptability during times of change were key topics discussed during the Air Force Materiel Command virtual mentoring panel, July 31.
Aug. 8, 2024
U.S. Air Force demonstrates low-cost capability to defeat surface vessels from the air

The Air Force proved a low-cost, air-delivered method for defeating surface vessels through a QUICKSINK demonstration in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

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