Nov. 16, 2023 New initiatives continue to drive civilian talent acquisition changes across command Continued evaluation of current policies and cross-component partnerships are enabling ongoing processes improvements to drive down timelines and find talent needed to execute AFMC’s mission.
Nov. 16, 2023 U.S. Air Force upgrading eye protection for aircrew The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Human Systems Division is in the process of upgrading protective eyewear for aircrew operating various U.S. Air Force aircraft around the world.
Nov. 16, 2023 Bot Rodeo tests ingenuity of AFSC employees The Air Force Sustainment Center held its second annual Bot Rodeo Thursday at the Tinker Business and Industrial Park in Oklahoma City,. showcasing various exercises spotlighting the Robotic Process Automation process at different stages.
Nov. 15, 2023 New telemetry facility redefines testing with remote capabilities The newly constructed facility augments telemetry communications for the Eglin Gulf Test Range.
Nov. 15, 2023 Virtual Spouse and Family Forum focuses on resiliency, mental health The Air Force Materiel Command hosted a virtual Spouse and Family Forum, Nov. 9. The forum focused on mental health and resilience, and featured panelists from across the Department of the Air Force to help individuals understand and navigate the diverse resources available for support.
Nov. 15, 2023 Fourth hangar online at Tinker as KC-46 campus grows Construction is complete on the fourth hangar of the KC-46A Pegasus campus at Tinker Air Force Base. The newest hangar came online in September 2023, three years to the month after the first KC-46 arrived at Tinker for depot maintenance. It is the fourth of seven hangars that will make up Tinker’s
Nov. 14, 2023 414th SCMS wins 2022 DoD award for supply chain excellence for nuclear readiness The 414th Supply Chain Management Squadron was awarded the 2022 Department of Defense Award for Supply Chain Excellence for their exceptional achievements in supply chain management through innovative development and process improvement.
Nov. 13, 2023 Native American Heritage Month mentoring panel set for Nov. 16 The Air Force Materiel Command will host a Cross-Cultural Mentoring Panel in conjunction with Native American Heritage Month, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. ET. The virtual event, hosted on ZoomGov, is open to all uniformed and civilian Airmen.
Nov. 13, 2023 Electric Alia begins flight testing at Eglin The goal of this first test was to examine battery usage over certain distances with specific power configurations as well as the ground logistics of executing back-to-back flights with an electric aircraft.
Nov. 9, 2023 Military spouses now eligible for small business reimbursements The Air Force is now offering spouses reimbursement for small business costs, in addition to covering the costs of transferring professional licenses and certifications, when they experience a permanent change of station move with their service member spouse.