AFMC News

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
Oct. 25, 2022
Two men, one remote

Tech. Sgt. Geoffrey Gilmer and civilian employee, Brian Warren, collaborated to develop the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotics Universal Remote, one of two proposals selected to advance to the Air Force-level of the Spark Tank competition.
Oct. 25, 2022
Protecting Air Force and personnel assets from cyberattack is everyone’s job

Web-based databases are used for every aspect of warfare. As technology improves, the importance of cybersecurity becomes more critical as our adversaries are using similar capabilities that are constantly transforming.
Oct. 25, 2022
AFWERX AFVentures enhances SBIR/STTR program to increase tech transition

AFWERX AFVentures began the new fiscal year with multiple enhancements to the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer, or SBIR/STTR, Program after Congress reauthorized the program, Sept. 30, 2022. These improvements aim to further encourage domestic small businesses to
Oct. 24, 2022
Grey Wolf tests new rappelling system

MH-139A’s dedicated FRIES equipment, increased power and the ability to handle center of gravity shifts due to Airmen rappelling in full gear were scrutinized.
Oct. 19, 2022
A Thunderous Return: USAF Thunderbirds Commander returns to where it all started

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. Being a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Lt. Col. Justin Elliot, USAF
Oct. 19, 2022
AFCEC MILCON mission accelerates DAF readiness, lethality

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – From the beddown of the Air Force's next-generation aircraft to new flightlines, child development centers and whole base recovery, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) is modernizing Air Force infrastructure to strengthen national defense
Oct. 19, 2022
Registration opens for final History & Heritage race

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2022 History & Heritage Race Series opened registration for the last virtual race of the season Oct. 1, featuring the C-47 Skytrain.One of the most famous U.S. Army Air Corps aircraft, the C-47, nicknamed “Gooney Bird” for its resemblance to an albatross,
Oct. 19, 2022
Edwards Air Force Base celebrates 75 years of Supersonic Flight

75 years to the day after the Bell X-1 proved that the Sound Barrier was only an engineering challenge, the 412th Test Wing hosted a ceremony to honor the contributions of the team behind that remarkable aircraft.
Oct. 18, 2022
AFMC exemplifies ‘Powering Possibility’

The Department of the Air Force launched a new Powering Possibility campaign during October’s Energy Action Month, and the Air Force Materiel Command is already working hard to help reach the service goals.
Oct. 17, 2022
Fiscal Year 2022 big success for AFMC

The Air Force Materiel Command closed out another successful fiscal year in 2022, completing the year 99.9% obligated across portfolios.
Sept. 14, 2022
New Interactive Exhibition on aerospace innovation to launch at the National Museum of the USAF

“Above and Beyond,” an interactive science exhibition exploring transformative innovations in aerospace, will launch Saturday, Sept. 17 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
Sept. 8, 2022
IG Complaints Resolution Program: Problem solvers, advocates for Airmen

Garrett Gordon wants to improve the perception of his job at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Gordon is the Complaints Resolution Program Director for the 78th Air Base Wing Inspector General’s Office.
Aug. 31, 2022
AFMC commander visits Arnold Air Force Base

Ben Holton, right, deputy, 716th Test Squadron, 804th Test Group, Arnold Engineering Development Complex, uses a model of the Propulsion Wind Tunnel facility at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, to explain how the wind tunnels operate to Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, left, commander, Air Force Materiel
Aug. 25, 2022
OC-ALC unveils DOD-first in additive manufacturing

The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Propulsion Directorate, along with industry partner General Electric, recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Complex’s second Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling lab which hosts 3D metal printers

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