AFMC News

Oct. 29, 2020
New OC-ALC commander ‘jazzed’ to be at Tinker

Brig. Gen. Jeff King has long considered himself a customer of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. As a career aircraft maintenance officer, he said he has seen the impact of OC-ALC from all around the Air Force. “They probably don’t see it or feel it here in Oklahoma, but they’re making a
Oct. 29, 2020
Deployed Hill Airman receives STEP promotion

Earlier this week, Tech. Sgt. Zachary Hunter with the 75th Medical Group was notified that he received his technical sergeant stripe under the Air Force's Stripes for Exceptional Performers, or STEP, program during a surprise morale call from 75th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Jenise Carroll.
Oct. 28, 2020
AFLCMC engineer wins Women of Color STEM Honor

The Women of Color STEM award is a prestigious annual honor granted to those in the field who make significant contributions across 15 categories including positively impacting government, educational leadership and technical innovation. Civilian Airman and electrical engineer for AFLCMC’s Fighters
Oct. 27, 2020
Test Wing earns another Outstanding Unit award

2nd OUA since 96th Air Base Wing and 46th Test Wing merger.
Oct. 27, 2020
AFRL researchers recognized as early career leaders

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – Air Force Research Laboratory commander, Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, recently announced the 2020 AFRL Fellows and the newest class of AFRL Science and Engineering Early Career Award (S&E ECA) recipients. She welcomed 11 researchers as AFRL Fellows and nine
Oct. 23, 2020
Recent National Academy of Engineers inductee appointed Chief Scientist of AFRL Manufacturing Directorate

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — The recently appointed Chief Scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Branch, has received one of the highest honors accorded to an engineer.On Oct. 4, 2020, Dr. Richard Vaia was inducted into the National Academy of
Oct. 23, 2020
Loaned executive explains his volunteerism, commitment

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Patrick Solberg’s background as a member of the Air Force Materiel Command HQ Financial Management personnel group is coming in handy while he serves as the loaned executive for the 2020 Ohio Combined Federal Campaign, Dayton District.His efforts are paying
Oct. 23, 2020
Eglin civilian to be honored by Research Lab

2020 AFRL Fellow's career accomplishments highlighted Nov. 10.
Oct. 21, 2020
AFIMSC key to disaster recovery at installations

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – When natural disasters strike installations, Air Force leadership immediately begins recovery operations to get missions up and running again as soon as possible. Requirement validators, in concert with financial experts, at the Air Force Installation and
Oct. 20, 2020
2020 AFRL Fellow advances nation’s space technology

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory commander, Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, recently announced the sought-after annual AFRL Fellow and AFRL Science and Engineering Early Career awards. This year, the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate on Kirtland Air Force Base, is
Oct. 20, 2020
Awards ceremony honoring exceptional Air Force scientists and engineers to be livestreamed

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will honor 20 scientists and engineers Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. for their outstanding career accomplishments during the 2020 Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Awards Ceremony. While the National Museum of the United States
Oct. 20, 2020
Robins Airmen create robot, big win for entire Air Force

Work smarter, not harder – It is a mantra, which captures the essence of the Air Force-wide “Rise of the Digital Wingman Award” competition.
Oct. 16, 2020
Defenders remember the life, service of Senior Airman Phan

Members of the 66th Security Forces Squadron gathered to commemorate the life and service of Senior Airman Jason “Khai” Phan during a memorial ceremony here Oct. 16. Phan, 26, of Anaheim, California, was killed while serving overseas in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Sept. 12, and has been
Oct. 9, 2020
566th EXMS Avionics and Instruments Flight keeps aircraft safe, on course

During their career many Airmen will travel on an Air Force aircraft and not give a second thought to how that plane flies them safely to their destination.
Oct. 8, 2020
72nd ABW Defender nominated for 2020 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award

Capt. Brandon Casso, 72nd Security Forces Squadron director of operations, earned the Air Force Materiel Command nomination for the Lance P. Sijan award in the company grade officer category and will now compete at the Air Force level.

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