AFMC News

Aug. 21, 2023
Edwards AFB successfully weathers Tropical Storm Hilary

Edwards AFB emerged mostly unscathed from the recent encounter with Tropical Storm Hilary, demonstrating its robust preparedness and resilience in the face of rare adverse weather conditions.
March 8, 2022
Tinker Weather Flight uses deployment gear, skills to cover scheduled maintenance

The 72nd Operations Support Squadron’s Weather Flight put their deployable weather equipment and skills to the test during a scheduled system outage. The flight installed a tactical meteorological observation system, allowing them to monitor conditions at Tinker Air Force Base while the base’s
Feb. 18, 2022
Black ice’: An unseen killer

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- While no ice is black, the universal nomenclature for clear ice on roadways is ‘black ice.”It’s among the deadliest hazards drivers have to contend with during winter months. Motorists must be aware of it and know what to do if they encounter black ice
Nov. 30, 2021
Air Force awards contract for spaceborne weather data

A Hanscom team recently awarded a $19.3 million contract to support a constellation of high-tech weather satellites capable of observing precipitation and storm structures from space.
Dec. 16, 2020
84th Radar Evaluation Squadron supports Long Range Radar programs during pandemic

The 84th Radar Evaluations Squadron’s unique mission persists as the United States continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The 84th RADES at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, evaluates Long Range Radars all over the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, and in several deployed areas of
Aug. 13, 2020
Air Force announces cancellation of 20OT03 OTS selection board

The upcoming 20OT03 Officer Training School selection board scheduled for September 14-18 has been canceled.
Aug. 24, 2017
Supercomputing weather with ‘Thor’

Thor models global weather patterns and provides individual air bases and army units with specific forecasts for areas as small as 17 square kilometers. The computer system is comprised of nearly 1,000 individual blade servers. Thor’s increased capacity allows weather Airmen at Offutt to generate

AFMC Command News

Edwards AFB successfully weathers Tropical Storm Hilary

Tinker Weather Flight uses deployment gear, skills to cover scheduled maintenance

Black ice’: An unseen killer

Air Force awards contract for spaceborne weather data

84th Radar Evaluation Squadron supports Long Range Radar programs during pandemic

Air Force announces cancellation of 20OT03 OTS selection board

Supercomputing weather with ‘Thor’