The U.S. Air Force released the 2030 Science and Technology strategy, April 17. The guiding vision of this Strategy is an Air Force that dominates time, space, and complexity in future conflict across all operating domains to project power and defend the homeland. It is available at: https://go.usa.gov/xmj5d

Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Deputy Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, receives a demonstration from Danielle Hendershott during AFMC's first virtual hiring event at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 10, 2019. The online event received over 4,000 pre-registrations, and during the event, prospective employees engaged in the various "booths" aligned with employment categories, such as science and technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, addresses attendees at the out brief at this year's Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 10, 2019. Hosted by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, I-WEPTAC provides the only Air Force innovation forum for the installation and mission support communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Armando Perez)

To launch the Air Force Materiel Command Year of Innovation campaign, Air Force Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, AFMC deputy commander, offers his perspectives on innovation and the innovation culture required to research, develop, test, field and sustain Air Force systems and platforms to outpace the adversary.

Lt. Gen, Robert McMurry, interim commander, Air Force Materiel Command, speaks April 1, 2019, during the command's Squadron Leader Orientation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The event is designed to provide the next generation of squadron-level leaders with detailed expectations for a successful command tour within AFMC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

The 402nd Software Maintenance Group is utilizing software tools to perform preventive maintenance for C-5 aircraft at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. This preventive maintenance is utilized to determine the lifespans of parts so they can be replaced at a time and place of the Air Force's choosing rather than wherever the aircraft may break down and become mission incapable. (courtesy photo)

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“The Contracting Experience” is an Air Force Materiel Command podcast for the contracting workforce that provides insight into evolving issues, high-performance leadership and lessons from the field through conversations with acquisition influencers and Contracting leaders. It is available on demand in multiple listening platforms.

A series of six public service announcements featuring big name television stars will be released beginning mid-April as part of an Air Force-wide effort to encourage Airmen to seek help when in need.

A new vent system pressurization tool was created by members of the 552nd Aircraft Fuel Systems unit, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, and civilian engineers based out of Tinker Air Force Base. This tool, which is over 26 ft. long and typically has a gauge on it, was created in less than 12 hours after retrieving parts from local supply stores in Oklahoma City. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Richard E. Newman)

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From supersonic flight to GPS and space food, big developments come out of the Air Force Research Laboratory. The “Lab Life” podcast provides listeners insight into the fascinating work and lives of the people who lead the discovery, development and delivery of warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces-- innovative technology for the future, today.

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C. Cadell is the new command chief at Air Force Materiel Command. Cadell brings almost 27 years of Air Force service to the senior enlisted position at AFMC, where he serves as the primary advisor to the commander and senior staff on all matters pertaining to readiness, training and professional development of enlisted personnel across the command. He arrived at AFMC in February, filling the spot vacated by Chief Master Sgt. Jason France who transitioned to become the senior enlisted leader at U.S. Transportation Command in late 2018. (Air Force photo/released)

The Air Force Materiel Command is excited to announce the launch of the AFMC command mobile application in USAF Connect. This AFMC app augments traditional command communication tools by consolidating multiple resources in a single location, easing access to information and news from all channels.