AFMC command chief visits with Edwards Airmen Published Oct. 21, 2014 By 412th Test Wing Public Affairs EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Chief Master Sgt. Michael J. Warner, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, stopped by Edwards AFB to talk to enlisted Airmen in two sessions at Club Muroc Oct. 15. Warner discussed issues affecting AFMC's Airmen with both junior enlisted Airmen and with NCOs. He touched on Air Force force management and then focused heavily on the new enlisted performance report, explaining the changes to how Airmen are going to be rated. The chief wrapped up both hour-long sessions by telling Edwards Airmen they should be proud of the work they do each day. "This is a great base with a great mission. It's so diverse with what you guys do here, you're so instrumental to our Air Force's ability to be the most powerful Air Force in the world." Warner is the primary advisor to the AFMC commander and senior staff on all matters affecting training, education, readiness and effective utilization of the command's more than 75,000 enlisted Airmen, civilians and their families. He coordinates with headquarters staff, commanders and senior leaders on development and implementation of command policy. He also serves as the command functional manager for the command chiefs, group superintendents and first sergeants across AFMC.