AFMC News

July 21, 2019
Air University hosts AFITC Education and Training Event on multi-domain operations

Hosted by Air University and themed “Cyberpower: Critical to Multi-Domain Operations,” the emphasis of this year’s AFITC will be on education and training in the realm of multi-domain command and control.
June 14, 2019
CCAF sets end date for Professional Manager Certification

The program termination comes after the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line has 31 civilian industry leadership and management professional certifications available to senior noncommissioned officers.
May 20, 2019
Air University Fellows Program offers two-year developmental opportunity for officers as students, faculty

Under the program, high-performing officers earn the opportunity to serve as faculty members before entering or after completing in-resident Air Command and Staff College.
May 16, 2019
Cost-saving travel initiative projected to save $5M annually

A new travel payment process for pipeline students, initiated by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, is projected to save the Air Force $5 million a year.
May 1, 2019
OTS beta courses aim to test shortened commissioning program for SNCOs

Air Education and Training Command officials are reimagining how Airmen are developed and are announcing two beta course tests that would shorten the officer commissioning program for senior noncommissioned officers, April 30.
Feb. 11, 2019
AETC launches podcast focused on “Developing Mach-21 Airmen”

AETC has launched the "Developing Mach-21 Airmen" professional development podcast to communicate and inform the Total Force across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development of Airmen.
Jan. 7, 2019
Air University’s LEDx 2.0 promotes diverse, innovative thinking at all levels of leadership

Air University’s Air Command and Staff College Department of Leadership hosted its second annual Leadership Education Development eXperience (LEDx) last week, promoting the theme of “Diversity at the Intersection of Leadership, Strategy and Innovation.”
Dec. 18, 2018
AFWERX hosts Spark Cell workshop to share ideas, build innovation network

Airmen from across the Air Force gathered in Austin Dec. 13 and 14 to learn about the Department of Defense’s innovation ecosystem and the best ways to plug into the overall culture of innovation at every level of the total force.
Nov. 21, 2018
Air Force’s focus on readiness yields results, highlights innovation, problem solving

From a distance, the idea – and operational meaning – of “readiness” for the U.S. Air Force seems straightforward. Be prepared. Have all the equipment, training and personnel necessary to accomplish any mission quickly, efficiently and decisively. It means being primed, prepared and available for
Nov. 5, 2018
BMT curriculum changes focused on inspiring, developing Airmen

After listening to feedback from the field, a few changes to the Air Force Basic Military Training curriculum will transform trainees into more combat ready Airmen.
Sept. 14, 2018
PACAF wins Defender Challenge

Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas – After three days of grueling competition in austere environments, Pacific Air Forces bested 13 other U.S. and international security forces teams to capture the Air Force Defender Challenge Championships, held Sept. 10-13 here. The PACAF team totaled the
Sept. 13, 2018
AF announces corrective measures for oxygen breathing system in training aircraft

The Air Force will begin implementing a series of corrective measures, including redesigning the oxygen system and adjusting oxygen control levels in flight, to address persistent problems in training aircraft. In addition, Air Education and Training Command will increase maintenance on the oxygen
June 12, 2018
We Are Airmen: 2018 Recruiting Video Contest

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas— Calling all storytellers! Air Force officials are offering Airmen the chance to create their own recruiting video through the We Are Airmen 2018 Recruiting Video Contest. Now is your chance to showcase your creativity and pride to be an Airman in the United
April 3, 2018
AFMC supporting analysis of T-6 unexplained physiological events

Air Force Materiel Command is playing a lead role in analyzing unexplained physiological events with the T-6 Texan II training platform.Maj. Gen. T. Glenn Davis is leading a team to determine the root causes and corrective actions for recent T-6 aircrew breathing system problems. Gen. Ellen

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