AFMC Command News

  • A-10 resumes operations after engineers assess battlefield repair

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – An A-10 Warthog damaged in a deployed location was quickly returned to service after a remote engineering assessment while disbursed in response to COVID-19. After a mission, maintenance crews needed to repair battle damage on an A-10 consisting of a bullet hole

  • First Term Airman Center transitions to online education

    The First Term Airman Center at Tinker Air Force Base prepares new Airmen for their military careers and life at Tinker, but with the COVID-19 pandemic they are now doing things a little differently.Master Sgt. Daniel MacPherson with the 72nd Force Support Squadron said the in-person nature of FTAC

  • Robins Frontlines: John Terrell

    John Terrell, 78th Communications Directorate program analyst, has proactively assisted teleworking co-workers with accessing files and general set-up since the onset of COVID-19. His efforts helped to ensure they were able to optimize the use of virtual tools to collaborate and assist customers.He

  • Under Secretary Manasco visits Tinker AFB

    The Honorable Shon Manasco, performing the duties of undersecretary of the Air Force, visited the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex on April 29 to observe how the Air Force Sustainment Center continues to meet the needs of the warfighter while overcoming challenges brought on by the coronavirus

  • Under Secretary Manasco visits Tinker AFB

    The Honorable Shon Manasco, performing the duties of undersecretary of the Air Force, visited the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex on April 29 to observe how the Air Force Sustainment Center continues to meet the needs of the warfighter while overcoming challenges brought on by the coronavirus

  • AFRL supports study of advanced ventilation technology

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Under a cooperative agreement with the University of Cincinnati, the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing is supporting a first-of-its-kind clinical trial involving closed-loop control of oxygenation during mechanical ventilation. In

  • Team Hill Frontlines: Rachelle Hunt

    Rachelle Hunt is the Pioneer Adult Rehab Center project manager, overseeing the Hill basewide custodial contract. The contract supports people with disabilities, helping them build life skills. Her hometown is Roy, Utah, and her hobbies include spending time outdoors, fishing and spending time with

  • AFRL Aircraft Decontamination Team ramps up battle against COVID-19

    To support the global fight against COVID-19, the Air Force Research Laboratory quickly stood up an aircraft decontamination team pooling bioenvironmental, aircraft materials and medical experts from across the laboratory who’ve assessed a variety of aircraft decontamination support solutions.

  • AFRL adapts PJ tactics for COVID-19 monitoring

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory is leveraging tactics from the Air Force pararescue (PJ) community, employing a new tool that can monitor multiple patients’ vital signs, helping to alleviate the lean doctor-to-patient ratio that many medical facilities are

  • Robins Frontlines: Ernesto Verger

    Ernesto Verger, 78th Air Base Wing, OPSEC program manager, although not assigned to the Crisis Action Team and having no prior tactical experience has taken a lead role there in a matter of only two months. Verger volunteered his services due to the high volume, mounting tasks and insurmountable