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AFMC Command News

  • A child’s resilient battle for life

    As 88th Air Base Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer doesn’t just talk about resilience. He and his family have battled through it.Their story starts in 2014 when his wife, Tawny, gave birth to daughter Teagan in Clovis, New Mexico, while Jason was deployed to Afghanistan. As Teagan

  • AFPC launches Family Vector website

    Airmen, Guardians, and their families may now access EFMP information without using a Common Access Card at the Department of the Air Force Family Vector website.

  • AFICC delivers innovative VR suicide prevention training to save lives

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – With a rise in suicides across the service, the Air Force Installation Contracting Center is helping leaders fast-track a pilot program at Air Mobility Command to help save lives.The virtual reality suicide training being tested at Scott AFB, Illinois, and

  • AFMC Connect March focus: Belonging

    Throughout 2021, Airmen and leaders have glimpsed the commitment of AFMC to cultivating a trusting environment where Airmen are valued for their contributions to the mission. Members have a sense of belonging and feel they are a part of something important.

  • Department of the Air Force leaders focus on resiliency

    Senior leaders are focused on building and growing resilience by establishing a task force called Operation Arc Care. This task force is currently reviewing resilience programs and overarching strategy using a phased approach which began in November.

  • AFMC Connect February focus: Valuable

    Airmen interact with family, friends and co-workers based on how they value themselves and the people around them. Each Airman’s value to the mission can be enhanced and strengthened through daily connections.

  • Going the distance with AFCEC ultramarathoners 

    TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- What do you do when running a 26.2-mile marathon just isn’t enough? Two members of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center team at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, tack on about another 75 miles!  Capt. Kyle Imhoff, Air Force Civil Engineer Center

  • AFMC Connect January focus: Trust

    The AFMC Connect provides leaders with the resources to effectively communicate with their Airmen in an effort to increase unit cohesion, connectedness and individual resiliency. A greater connection between Airmen and civilians within an organization creates a trusting environment where members

  • AFMC Connect continues focus on resiliency, connectedness for 2021

    The Air Force Materiel Command will continue to focus on resiliency in 2021 through the AFMC Connect program. The initiative, launched in January 2020, provides monthly training topics for leaders to use for facilitating deliberate and meaningful discussions with teams in an effort to increase unit

  • Commentary: Don't underestimate alcohol during the holidays

    The holiday season is already upon us and this is a time when many individuals find themselves celebrating at parties where alcoholic beverages are being served. It is important that everyone know what they are dealing with when it comes to consuming alcohol.