AFMC Command News

  • NASA astronaut returns to Kirtland in new role

    KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Renowned NASA astronaut and Space Force Director of Test and Evaluation, Col. Nick Hague recently visited Kirtland Air Force Base space agencies including the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and Air Force Operational Test

  • Software Group exceeds hiring goals for fiscal 2020

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex’s 76th Software Engineering Group hired 336 new employees in fiscal 2020 exceeding its goal of 300. This brings the group’s total workforce strength to more than 1,500 employees, including interns.

  • Hanscom ‘CEOs’ take part in professional development

    Three hundred civilians, enlisted Airmen and officers participated in a virtual professional development event here Jan. 21 through 22. The Leadercast event titled “Leading Through Disruption” featured guest speakers across business, marketing and sports industries who offered participants unique

  • Base Mentoring Program underway in the new year

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — More than 200 military members and civilian employees at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base are taking advantage of an opportunity to develop new and/or different professional skills and perspectives, demonstrate strengths and explore potentials now that the 2021

  • Civil engineer heads community act of kindness

    A Hanscom employee has taken the lead in supporting local establishments as COVID-19 continues to impact his community. Scott Sheehan, a 66th Civil Engineering Division environmental engineer, has partnered with a neighbor to start a fundraiser to benefit restaurant workers in Salem, Massachusetts,

  • Wage-Grade career progression site LIVE

    The Wage-Grade career progression website is now live. Serving as a one-stop shop, this resource is available to help equip wage grade employees with the tools to plan their paths of progression. Visit https//cs2.eis.af.mil/sites/22298/wgcareerpath..

  • Engineer’s planning generates new machining systems for complex

    The 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group in the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has received new computerized numerical control machining systems to replace machines that have been around for more than three decades.

  • Tinker technical sergeant receives Bronze Star

    A technical sergeant from Tinker Air Force Base’s 72nd Operational Support Squadron received the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Syria and Iraq. Tech. Sgt. Joe Lopez Jr. received the decoration in a Jan. 13, 2021, ceremony held on Tinker’s diagonal Runway 13/31. From Oct. 10, 2019, to March 31,

  • Software Group civilian performs lifesaving act

    Show the world how to be better through actions. Lead by example. Those were some of the thoughts that prompted William Kinney to leap into action when he came upon an overturned vehicle accident. On July 11, Kinney, a member of the 558th Software Engineering Squadron, assessed the situation and

  • From Middle Georgia to the front lines (Commentary)

    It can be difficult to visualize how our garrison occupations are directly linked to war-winning combat capabilities. However, this link can easily be made by the members at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.

  • Going the distance with AFCEC ultramarathoners 

    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- What do you do when running a 26.2-mile marathon just isn’t enough? Two members of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center team at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, tack on about another 75 miles!  Capt. Kyle Imhoff, Air Force Civil Engineer Center