AFMC News

May 12, 2023
Wright-Patt recognizes new Protocol Officer Training Certificate Program graduates

In early May, select protocol professionals took part in the Protocol Officer Training Certificate Program through The Protocol School of Washington, hosted at the National Museum of U.S. Air Force. This training prepares protocol personnel from all over WPAFB, as well as the Air Force, to deliver
May 1, 2023
Innovation training empowers Air Force personnel to collaborate with dual-use startups

Phase one of the newly restructured Banshee Innovation Training program wrapped up with a challenge statement showcase at the MassChallenge offices in Boston April 27.
March 3, 2023
SkillBridge assists military transition to civilian life

Both the military and local communities can benefit from a program created by the Department of Defense that offers service members who are separating or retiring from the military the opportunity to transition successfully to civilian jobs.
Feb. 28, 2023
EOD robots are potential confined space lifesavers

Generally, Liquid Fuels Maintenance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians don’t perform duties simultaneously for safety’s sake, but that’s what happened Feb. 8 near building 825 on Hill AFB.To avoid sending a human into a potentially dangerous confined space to perform a structural integrity
Feb. 27, 2023
Space Force, Air Force partner to establish new Space Test Course

The U.S. Air and Space Forces have partnered on the course that will instruct Guardians on test and evaluation processes for robust and methodical system testing of space-flight equipment.
Feb. 6, 2023
Thunderbirds conduct winter training at Edwards AFB

The Thunderbirds conducted part of their winter training at Edwards AFB, where new enlisted support teams perfected the ground show portion of the demonstration while the pilots perfected their roles in the air.
Jan. 6, 2023
Air Force Year in Photos

This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 16, 2022
Cross-functional graduation boosts AFLCMC, AFNWC workforce

Dozens of trainees entered the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center workforce following a graduation ceremony here Dec. 8.
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.
Oct. 25, 2022
Dreams to virtual realities

Virtual reality is known for its entertainment purposes, but what if it can be utilized to develop Air Force personnel through on-the-job learning? This idea was presented at the 2023 Air Force Materiel Command Spark Tank event, which provided Airmen and Guardians an opportunity to pitch innovative
Sept. 8, 2022
Acquisition innovation pilot program helps personnel blaze a new trail

Airmen from the Digital and the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorates here are part of a new acquisition innovation pilot program, which kicked off in Boston Sept. 7.
Aug. 8, 2022
Tactical care makes casualties rare

As of July 2022, Self-Aid Buddy Care was replaced by Tactical Combat Casualty Care, a training which implements the best medical practices in battlefield trauma care.
July 8, 2022
Progress made on a salvaged F-35’s, repurposed for training aids

Airmen at Hill AFB are currently involved in transforming a salvaged F-35A fuselage and F-35B cockpit into sectional training aids. Significant progress is being made on the two condemned aircraft, which were both involved in mishaps during the last several years, then scrapped after being
May 25, 2022
Test engineer, analyst training accelerated with innovative method

Tasked with accelerating and improving training of test engineers and test analysts, the 717th Test Squadron, 804th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, is delivering with a solution that could reach across the complex.
May 25, 2022
Test engineer, analyst training accelerated with innovative method

Tasked with accelerating and improving training of test engineers and test analysts, the 717th Test Squadron, 804th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, is delivering with a solution that could reach across the complex.

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