AFMC News

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
June 2, 2020
AFVentures Fellowship forges connections between military, Silicon Valley

The inaugural AFVentures Fellowship brought together 21 Airmen to be trained in investment and risk management to strengthen their ability to develop and deliver essential capabilities to the Air Force’s mission from February 10 to March 20.
April 24, 2020
AEDC commander provides transparency in decision-making during coronavirus pandemic

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty took time April 22 during a virtual town hall to explain a key tool used in determining the who, what, when and how members of Team AEDC will return to the installation, both in the short term for operationally-urgent testing,
April 1, 2020
Goldfein says Air Force remains fully capable despite operational adjustments for coronavirus

The Air Force is constantly assessing and adjusting practices to protect Airmen and families from the coronavirus pandemic while also ensuring that all operations continue worldwide.
March 26, 2020
AFMC commander provides COVID-19 mission update

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, provides an update to the force on AFMC missions and readiness during COVID-19.
Feb. 5, 2020
AFMC virtual town hall updates command, focuses on readiness

The theme of readiness wove throughout the Air Force Materiel Command Virtual Town Hall, Feb. 3. Resiliency, fitness, the AFMC We Need, Space Force and more among the topics of focus during the hour-long event. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stan Cadell, AFMC senior
Jan. 8, 2020
AFMC command team to host virtual town hall

The Air Force Materiel Command commander, Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., along with AFMC command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, will host a command-wide virtual town hall Feb. 3, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. ET. The town hall will stream live on the AFMC Facebook page with opportunities for participants
Nov. 15, 2019
Empower, encourage, embrace: Inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium inspires growth, diversity

The Air Force Materiel Command hosted the inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium Nov. 13-14, with the theme of “Empower, Encourage, and Embrace,” to focus on women leadership and diversity in the workplace. The two-day event drew more than 250 attendees from across the command, with keynote
Nov. 13, 2019
Breeze goes green

As part of the 96th Test Wing’s innovation initiative, environmentally-friendly, reusable green carry-out food containers are now available to eligible Breeze Dining Facility patrons.
Oct. 11, 2019
COMMENTARY: How our leaders can bridge the generation gap

As leaders, many of you have or will deal with the challenges of working with younger folks that come from a different generation than you did. This is not unique; you were different than the generation before you and so on. Still, the struggle is real and the need to be educated on how to navigate
June 26, 2019
Leadership, teamwork, community service in abundance at MYOY Summit

SAN ANTONIO – Twenty eight of the Air Force’s best and brightest youth came to south Texas June 17-21 as part of the 2019 Air Force Installation Military Youth of the Year Summit.Some came with installation MYoY wins, others with both installation and state titles, but all possessed strong qualities
June 10, 2019
Summer 2019 brings leadership change across AFMC

Summer 2019 marks a number of key leadership changes for the Air Force Materiel Command.
April 8, 2019
New leaders equipped for command at AFMC Squadron Leader Orientation

More than 50 first-time AFMC commanders and materiel and civilian leaders attended the 2019 Spring Squadron Leader Orientation, an intense five-day training, which included briefings, panel discussions, mentorship sessions and workshops on topics ranging from AFMC mission expectations to
March 4, 2019
Goldfein, Wright outline keys to strong leadership, its role in Air Force excellence

Judging by the conversations and hardware on display, cutting edge technology – virtual reality, 5th generation equipment, hypersonic weapons, cyber capabilities – was the dominant theme at the Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando.
Feb. 27, 2019
AFMC Command Chief to focus on communication, people

People make an assignment great, not the location, said the Air Force Materiel Command’s newest senior enlisted leader, Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C. Cadell, who is eager to get to know all of the military and civilian Airmen across the command as he settles into his role here.

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