AFMC News

Aug. 2, 2024
AFRL Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems Laboratory officially opens

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate celebrated the opening of the Manufacturing, Industrial Technologies and Energy Division’s Collaborative Automation for Manufacturing Systems, or CAMS, Laboratory during a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 23, 2024.
July 15, 2024
Agile Patriot 2024 prepares AFMC Airmen for today’s challenges

AFMC held its annual Agile Patriot conference July 9-11 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, preparing junior uniformed and civilian Airmen to meet today’s challenges.
July 5, 2024
AFRL opens International Center at Rice University

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, held a kickoff meeting for the new International Research Innovation in Nanotechnology, or RISING, Center at Rice University in Houston, Texas, May 9.
May 20, 2024
AFWERX safeguards American interests through due diligence

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, employs a thorough due diligence process at the core of its investment strategy for safeguarding national security interests.
May 16, 2024
AFRL honors its newest senior scientist at induction ceremony

The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, hosted a promotion and pin-on ceremony to honor its newest senior scientist Dr. Mark Benedict, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, May 9, 2024.
April 16, 2024
Award-winning history team turns pages into power

The Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command History and Heritage Directorate won the 2024 Department of the Air Force Excellence in Major Command History Program Management Award.
March 20, 2024
From small town roots to Air Force boots: AFMC’s new command chief

Get to know Chief Master Sgt. Bill E. Fitch II, the Air Force Materiel Command's newest senior enlisted leader.
March 12, 2024
AFWERX funds successful kitted maintenance enclosure product for improved DAF fleet sustainment

AFWERX, the DAF’s innovation arm and a functional directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, has awarded a Small Business Innovation Research Direct to Phase II contract of approximately $1 million to Miamisburg, Ohio-based company Cornerstone Research Group, Inc. to fund the development
March 1, 2024
AFRL Commander urges “AFMC Teammates” to participate in 2024 AFRL Commander’s Challenge

The event, which is open to junior officers, enlisted military members and DOD civilians from across the entire Command, tasks competitors to develop low-cost solutions to intercept and defeat slow-moving, high-altitude aerial targets.
Feb. 14, 2024
AFRL engineer awarded Military Additive Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Mark Benedict, Additive Manufacturing lead for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s, or AFRL, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate and chief technical adviser at America Makes, was the 2023 recipient of the Military Additive Manufacturing, or MILAM, 3D Printing Lifetime Achievement Award.
Feb. 9, 2024
AFMC’s digital transformation efforts aim to unleash the potential of AI innovation

In an era where technological advancements are reshaping defense and security, the Air Force Materiel Command is actively pursuing new, innovative ways to accelerate mission processes.
Jan. 18, 2024
Forging bonds, building resilience: The evolution of the AFMC Connect initiative

Forget sterile briefings and cookie-cutter training programs. The Air Force Materiel Command takes a bold approach to its most valuable asset: its people.
Jan. 9, 2024
Awarding stripes to AFMC’s rising stars

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Across the Air Force Materiel Command, dedicated Airmen strive to push boundaries, innovate and excel in their service. Among these exceptional individuals, a select few are recognized by the prestigious Stripes for Exceptional Performers program.The Air Force
Jan. 9, 2024
This Week In AFLCMC History - January 8 - 14, 2024

Important milestones in AFLCMC history.
Jan. 9, 2024
This Week In AFLCMC History - January 8 - 14, 2024

Important milestones in AFLCMC history.

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