AFMC Command News

  • Eglin unit helps AWACS with first-time, in-air update

    The 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron helped a E-3G or AWACS, demonstrate the ability to receive and process in-air electronic warfare software updates derived from EW data collected and transmitted while in flight for the first time ever.

  • AFTC Airmen spark data solutions at hack-a-thon

    Various participants, also referred to as “hackers” from the 412th Test Wing in California, the 96th Test Wing in Florida, and Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tennessee combined efforts to create an event that could potentially solve U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School sponsored data

  • Hanscom workshop to highlight software testing

    To inform the Hanscom-area acquisition workforce about test efforts and capabilities, the 96th Cyberspace Test Group, Detachment 1, located here, will host a virtual test workshop Sept. 29 beginning at 1 p.m.

  • Test workshop shifts focus to cybersecurity

    In an effort to inform Hanscom-area acquisition professionals about test efforts and capabilities, the 96th Cyberspace Test Group, Detachment 1 is hosting a virtual test workshop March 2.

  • Combat Air Force Fellowship teaches defense acquisitions

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Today, Lt. Col. Robert Waller, Jr. is Director of Operations for the 780th Test Squadron. This is a turn from how he began his Air Force career as an F-15E combat and test pilot.Waller studied Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and

  • Air Force photo contest winners highlight family theme

    The Air Force recently announced its 2020 photo contest winners. The winners – first, second and third place in five categories – were among more than 600 entries submitted for the annual contest. Entries for this year’s competition with a theme of “We Are Family” were submitted during July.

  • Test Airman receives Air Force level volunteer award

    A 96th Communications Squadron Airman received the 2020 American Legion Spirit of Service Award. This award honors one enlisted member from each branch of the armed forces for their exceptional leadership and volunteer service.

  • Wildland Fire pros battle fire season despite COVID-19

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Wildland Fire Branch hasn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic stop it from protecting Airmen and their families as well as wildlife during this year’s severe fire season. Along with the pandemic, some installations have had to cope with the threat of wildfires damaging

  • DAF awards contract for first lot of F-15EX fighter aircraft

    The contract, awarded to Boeing, provides for the design, development, integration, manufacturing, test, verification, certification, delivery, sustainment and modification of F-15EX aircraft, including spares, support equipment, training materials, technical data and technical support.