AFMC Accelerator seeks innovative, visionary ideas through Sept. 13

The Air Force Materiel Command is seeking innovative, visionary ideas from Airmen, Guardians and civilians to shape change and propel the mission into the future through the AFMC Accelerator innovation campaign.

Construction begins as Tinker AFB prepares for EV fleet transition

The days of purchasing gasoline-powered government owned vehicles (GOV) may be a thing of the past. Tinker Air Force Base is participating in a program that will transition its current fleet of GOVs from gasoline to all electric.

Safe+Sound Week – Speak Up for Safety!

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual Safe + Sound Week campaign, which originally began in 2017, will take place this year from Aug. 12-18. The campaign is a joint effort between safety organizations to encourage workplace safety and to assist companies in developing and

AFMC Deputy Commander visits Hill AFB

DAF to test carbon-free, flex-fuel generators as energy resiliency option

The Department of the Air Force plans to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy resiliency at installations by taking advantage of new power-generation technology.

Historic AFMC Headquarters undergoes first comprehensive renovation since 1942

The Air Force Materiel Command headquarters building is undergoing a comprehensive renovation, the first of its kind since its original construction more than 50 years ago.

Can one size fit all? Edwards demonstrates new modular pylon

The 412th Test Wing recently tested a new weapons pylon that could remove traditional weapon constraints. Known as the Load Adaptable Modular Pylon, the equipment recently flew attached to a B-1B test aircraft with the 419th Flight Test Squadron.

‘Generational Mosaic’ mentoring panel set for Aug. 20

The Air Force Materiel Command will host a virtual mentoring panel focused on generations in the workplace, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams.

Empowering Military Spouses and Veterans: Wright-Patt roundtable offers entrepreneurial insights

A roundtable discussion with military spouse and veteran entrepreneurs highlighted challenges and opportunities in entrepreneurship at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base July 22.

Air Force’s recent graduate programs launch the next generation of future leaders

With a legacy spanning over 40 years, the Air Force's Palace Acquire (PAQ) and COPPER CAP programs play a crucial role in building our civilian workforce.

AFRL Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems Laboratory officially opens

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate celebrated the opening of the Manufacturing, Industrial Technologies and Energy Division’s Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems, or CAMS, Laboratory during a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 23, 2024.

Chaplain Candidate Program turns Lieutenants into Chaplains

Air Force chaplains fill a critical, demanding role providing guidance and support to Airmen all over the world. The Chaplain Candidate Program is an initiative designed to cultivate well-trained and dedicated chaplains to ensure the spiritual strength of the force.

Heal your mind, shine your light

Mental health is about more than just mental illness– it is essential to our overall health.

AFCEC commander visits Tyndall six years after leading Hurricane Michael recovery

The vision of complete destruction and boats from Tyndall AFB’s marina scattered in the woods is ingrained in Brig. Gen. Patrick Miller’s mind six years after commanding the task force that jump-started the installation’s recovery and rebuild after Hurricane Michael.

CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off

The U.S. Air Force kicks off the Risk and Readiness Campaign on August 1, stemming from the need to drive understanding that to win in our future fight, we must better prepare all Airmen to make risk-informed decisions, and to subsequently drive improved decision making at all levels. Active duty