AFMC News

July 25, 2023
Strategy in Action: AFIMSC establishes MERGs and BAWGs to address issues impacting diversity and inclusion

More than 50 volunteers from across AFIMSC worked together to develop eight Barrier Analysis Working Groups, or BAWGs, and nine Member Employee Resource Groups, or MERGs, to help the center identify and address issues impacting diversity and inclusion. (U.S. Air Force Graphic)For more info on this,
June 16, 2023
DAF releases Women, Peace, Security Strategic Action Plan

The DAF recently released its Women, Peace, and Security Strategic Action Plan to operationalize WPS concepts across the Air and Space Forces.
March 10, 2023
Women leaders discuss benefits of military service

In celebration of Women's History Month, top women military leaders discussed the importance of recruiting and retaining the best and most competent personnel in the military.
Dec. 16, 2022
"Celebrating the Workforce: Generations" video about communication released

The first video in a three-part series looking at different generations in the workplace focuses on "communication."
Nov. 29, 2022
Seven online courses every Air Force leader should take

If you’re looking to grow as a leader, consider enrolling in one of AETC’s free DigitalU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education and Training Courses. Any Airman—active duty, reserve, guard or civilian—can enroll in one of the 22 online courses specifically designed for people-focused leaders.
June 30, 2022
Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Tinker AFB

During the visit, Jones traveled to the Oklahoma City Air Logistic Complex, which is the largest maintenance depot within the Air Force Materiel Command and supports various aircraft and engine workloads.
June 30, 2022
Commentary: Feeling safe to live my truth

June is Pride Month. We continue to celebrate the heritage, culture and diversity of our teammates. Muhammad Zubair opens up about his experiences growing up as a gay man in Pakistan before joining AFIMSC.
June 10, 2022
2022 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)

OPM FEVS provides you with a safe and confidential way to voice your opinions and experiences to leadership. This year the OPM FEVS features content familiar from the past, as well as new content focusing on topics of interest across government, such as Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and
March 8, 2022
Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth

Caregiver separation and childbirth separation give both parents more time to learn how to balance family and career before making a decision to separate.
March 3, 2022
In AFMC and AFIMSC: Our Differences Make Us Stronger

The Air Force Materiel Command Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Office recently released a new slogan, “Our Differences Make Us Stronger,” to emphasize how recognizing and celebrating our differences can help us become the AFMC We Need. This idea of embracing our differences to the
Feb. 4, 2022
AFIMSC council continues work toward improving diversity, inclusion

Since standing up in the fall of 2020, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Diversity and Inclusion Council has taken several steps to help the center build an inclusive workplace that ensures a fair and just environment regardless of race, ethnicity or gender.
Jan. 18, 2022
AFMC program to emphasize cross-cultural mentoring in 2022

January is National Mentoring Month, and the Air Force Materiel Command continues to emphasize the importance of mentorship for military and civilian Airmen across the enterprise.
Dec. 13, 2021
AFMC We Need initiative achieves big win for nursing mothers

Effective immediately, nursing mothers who work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or on a special access program (SAP) are permitted to carry battery-operated, Bluetooth-capable breast pumps into these work areas.
Dec. 6, 2021
Hill’s Women’s Initiative Team hold first meeting

Hill Air Force Base’s Women’s Initiative Team held its first meeting Nov. 30.
Nov. 9, 2021
Women’s Leadership Symposium offers insights to growth, diversity

The Air Force Materiel Command hosted its second Women’s Leadership Symposium, Nov. 8, with a theme of, “Women in Leadership--Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”

AFMC Command News