AFMC News

Oct. 8, 2020
Air Force medical entomology supports wide-reaching mission, seeks candidates

Whether on the job at home station or during deployments, the medical entomology mission fulfills a large role in keeping Airmen safe.Operating with Public Health, medical entomologists, study various insects, pests, and the diseases they carry to determine how they could impact the health of
Oct. 5, 2020
POD exercise prepares Robins medics for public health emergencies

The 78th Medical Group at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia is helping to fight off the menacing Influenza Virus. A Point of Dispensing exercise was held on Oct. 5 at the Fitness Annex Facility on base.
Sept. 17, 2020
AF pushes fitness testing to Jan. 1

Move is help continue minimizing close contact among personnel and ensure units and personnel are fully ready to resume.
Sept. 9, 2020
Airmen find solution to KC-135, C-130 battery testing failure

Airmen from Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, and Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, helped revise outdated procedures for testing the condition of aircraft batteries on the KC-135 Stratotanker and C-130 Hercules, preventing the premature disposal and replacement of batteries and avoiding
Sept. 8, 2020
Department of the Air Force delegates approval authority for nonchargeable emergency leave of absence

Unit commanders or civilian directors may now grant an emergency leave of absence for qualifying emergencies, including the death or serious medical condition of an immediate family member, or any other hardship the commander or director determines appropriate.
Sept. 4, 2020
AQIC receives official designation

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The Acquisition Instructor Course (AQIC) has been officially designated as Detachment 2, Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command as of Sept. 3, 2020. The order marks a major milestone in the evolution of AQIC on its path to become the conduit for Air Force and
Sept. 3, 2020
Department of the Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence

The Department of the Air Force will soon survey total force Airmen and Space Professionals about their experiences surrounding interpersonal violence.
Sept. 2, 2020
DHA launches new Air Force military hospital and clinic websites

The transition to the TRICARE.mil domain incorporates new layouts and adds helpful features to enhance the user experience and provide easier access to information about the local military hospital or clinic and the TRICARE benefit in one place.
Aug. 10, 2020
AFMC to host Agile Patriot professional development opportunity

The Air Force Materiel Command will hold the inaugural Agile Patriot professional development virtual conference, Nov. 2-6, 2020, to provide mid-tier Airmen and civilians with the tools and training to be successful leaders as they progress into the future.
July 31, 2020
Department of the Air Force stands up Task Force to combat interpersonal violence

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett appointed Brig. Gen. April Vogel, the director for manpower, personnel, recruiting and services at the National Guard Bureau, to lead the task force, which will support members of the Air Force and Space Force.
July 23, 2020
All hazards approach: 78th CES Emergency Management Flight prepares for disaster response

Team Robins is no stranger to training. The 78th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight provides essential training that helps build the framework for a prepared base and community.
July 21, 2020
Virtual orientation prepares new leaders for success

More than 50 first-time commanders and civilian materiel leaders were prepped for success during the first virtual Air Force Materiel Command Squadron Leader Orientation, July 7-17. The event, held for the first time ever in a completely online format, included briefings on AFMC and subordinate
July 2, 2020
AFCEC leads hurricane season preparedness

With a projected record-setting hurricane season in the making, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Readiness Directorate is once again urging the Air Force community to “be ready” for natural disasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the 2020 Atlantic hurricane
June 2, 2020
309th Missile Maintenance Group keeps 'big stick' on alert through the pandemic

Being in charge of keeping two-thirds of the nuclear triad operational is no small feat and for the 309th Missile Maintenance Group at Hill Air Force Base, one they pride themselves on no matter what the obstacle.
May 21, 2020
AFRL quick-response testing aids COVID-19 medical transport

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing Biodynamics team is playing a vital role in the COVID-19 relief effort through testing to enable the safe transport of individuals affected by infectious diseases and biological agents.At the

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