AFMC News

Aug. 14, 2024
AFNWC internship gives students experience, credits for future career

The Air Launched Cruise Missile Summer Training Program introduces high school students to real-world projects faced by the AFNWC Missile Sustainment Division and tasks them with learning job roles, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills, assessing risk management, and presenting
Aug. 13, 2024
STEM interns impress with wide-ranging final projects

The interns are part of the Air Force’s Leadership Experience Growing Apprenticeships Committed to Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medical partnership.
July 31, 2024
AFMC soars to inspire generations at AirVenture 2024

More than 200 military and civilian Airmen from the Air Force Materiel Command represented the U.S. Air Force at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture 2024 airshow, July 21-28 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
July 29, 2024
Team Eglin hosts hiring event

More than 700 job seekers in attendance
May 17, 2024
Local 5th graders see the Raptor up-close

In partnership with STARBASE, the 411th Flight Test Squadron hosted 35 students for an opportunity of a lifetime. They were to experience a flight simulator followed by a tour of the F-22 Raptor, the most advanced and sophisticated fighter jet in the world.
May 10, 2024
DAF leaders discuss future of all-volunteer force

DAF senior leaders emphasized the importance of the all-volunteer force and helping the military meet national defense needs during RAND Corporation’s America’s All-Volunteer Force symposium May 3, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia.
March 15, 2024
AFRL senior leaders encourage Ohio youth at annual robotics state championship

Middle and high school students joined senior Air Force Research Laboratory leaders at Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio, March 9, 2024, to participate in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, or FIRST, Tech Challenge Ohio State Championship. Thirty-six teams across Ohio were
Feb. 1, 2024
Official says DOD aims to promote service in its recruiting message

A national call to service that inspires young people to think about how they can contribute to something bigger than themselves would help support the DOD's recruiting efforts, a senior Defense Department official said.
Oct. 31, 2023
Department of the Air Force hosts Hispanic Heritage Month conference celebrating Hispanic and Latino leaders

This year’s theme, “Amplifying the Voices and Journeys of Hispanic and Latino Leaders across our Armed Forces,” aimed to empower Airmen and Guardians and showcased the spectrum of talent, experience and dedication within the DAF's ranks.
Aug. 21, 2023
Tinker and the Primes conference returns to talk sustainment, supply chain needs in a world with true competitors

Almost 2,000 aerospace representatives and defense officials gathered near Tinker Air Force Base at the Reed Center at Delta Hotels for the 17th annual Tinker and the Primes conference Aug. 7-10, 2023. The conference was hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce and provided the opportunity for
Aug. 14, 2023
DoD announces inaugural innovation challenge on talent management

The Talent Management Innovation Challenge encourages DoD military and civilian employees at all levels to submit promising talent management ideas with potential to make an impact across the Department in recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse force.
May 17, 2023
WEAR program enables Airmen and Guardians’ permissive TDY status to aid recruiting efforts

Airmen and Guardians looking to help inspire, engage and recruit the future force by participating first-hand in events that enhance the Department of the Air Force’s recruiting mission are encouraged to look into the We Are All Recruiters, or WEAR, program.
April 5, 2023
Reserve Command announces $10K bonus for prior-service enlisted Airmen

One of several incentives available to those who join the Air Force Reserve, this particular program opens a wider aperture for recruiters to capture qualified Airmen separating from the active-duty Air Force.
March 10, 2023
Women leaders discuss benefits of military service

In celebration of Women's History Month, top women military leaders discussed the importance of recruiting and retaining the best and most competent personnel in the military.
March 8, 2023
Kendall outlines clear path for modernizing Air, Space Forces & confronting peer competitors

Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall offered a report card March 7 during a major address at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium.

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