March 29, 2013 Robins AFB earns AFMC's 2012 Facility Energy Excellence Award Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command commander, announced March 26, 2013, that Robins Air Force Base, Ga., won first place in the command's 2012 Facility Energy Excellence Award. Hill AFB, Utah, won second place, and Hanscom AFB, Mass., received third place.The Facility Energy
Dec. 19, 2012 Acting Under Secretary presents AF small business achievement awards In a Dec. 17 ceremony held on the 109th anniversary of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first powered flight, the Air Force honored 15 Air Force employees and organizations for significant contributions to the Air Force Small Business Program.Acting Under Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Jamie Morin was
Oct. 29, 2012 AFMC professional wins national health care award Lt. Col. Rob Nyquist, command public health officer in Air Force Materiel Command's Surgeon General Directorate, was recently named the recipient of the William Gorgas Preventive Medicine Award by the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States.Each year AMSUS selects an individual from
Sept. 20, 2012 Air Force recognizes AFMC's 2012 Outstanding Airman of the Year Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy (left) and Sandy Schlitt (right) Air Force Association chairman of the board, present a plaque to Master Sgt. Alan Braden during the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year reception and awards dinner in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2012. The recipients were
Sept. 6, 2012 Warner Robins C-130 team earns DOD top maintenance honor When the Department of Defense announced its top maintenance awards for depot and field-level units, recognizing outstanding achievement in weapon system and military equipment maintenance, it was a Robins Air Force Base, Ga., unit earning top honors.The 2012 Robert T. Mason Depot Maintenance
Aug. 20, 2012 Heroic acts of two AFMC Airmen featured in Portraits in Courage Two Air Force Materiel Command Airmen were among the 20 Airmen featured in the latest volume of the Air Force's Portraits in Courage series. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced the names of selected Airmen during the Aug. 19, 2012, opening ceremony of Air Force Week New York City.
Aug. 14, 2012 AFMC Airman among AF 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Air Force officials selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2012, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center considered 35 nominees who represented major commands; direct
July 25, 2012 AFRL scientist recognized by White House The White House announced July 23, 2012, an Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate scientist has received a Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. Each year, the Office of Science and Technology Policy within the Executive Office of the President presents
June 26, 2012 AFMC wing wins Air Force logistics award In recognition of their dedication and superior performance in support of U.S. Air Force operations around the world during 2011, the 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing, Scott Air Force Base, III., was recently named the best logistics organization in the Air Force, and winner of the Gen. Thomas P.
June 25, 2012 Wright-Patt sergeant recognized as best of the best by AFA "There is a biblical quote that says, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,' and Master Sgt. Alan Braden does more than doing those things," said Dr. Sara Black, 88th Air Base Wing Force Development Flight chief and Braden's supervisor. So it is no wonder he was awarded the 12 United