March 24, 2014 Pilot mentoring program propels the future of hypersonics and young engineers Hypersonic research and several young engineers are reaping the benefits of a pilot mentoring program at Arnold Engineering Development Complex's Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Md. The program, the Hypersonic Center of Testing Excellence, began in fiscal 2011 and combines two
March 20, 2014 AFMC promotes 'Spring Into Shape' wellness challenge During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Spring Into Shape wellness challenge. Spring Into Shape is a command-wide initiative on how to safely lose weight and be physically active. Participants will receive a FREE copy of the Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Weight Loss
March 18, 2014 AFMC announces, honors annual enlisted award winners Air Force Materiel Command hosted its top enlisted Airmen of 2013 during the command's Annual Enlisted Awards event March 11 and 12, 2014.Twenty-two enlisted Airmen from throughout AFMC's headquarters, centers and wings were nominated to compete in four separate categories -- airman,
March 17, 2014 Air Force continues force management programs Air Force leaders announced a resumption of all force management programs March 15 following a recently discussed strategic pause."After providing senior leadership a chance to evaluate the programs and assess our early progress, we are ready to resume immediate processing of voluntary applications
March 14, 2014 Robins first benefits Afghan Air Force Teams from across the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex gathered March 6 to witness a first -- the complete nose separation of a C-130H from its fuselage. This particular mission at Robins is significant not only politically -- it will be one of two C-130H models scheduled to be delivered to the
March 13, 2014 AEDC engineer receives national honor Dr. Donald Malloy, a licensed professional engineer in the U.S. Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Complex Test Operations Division, was selected as the Air Force Materiel Command Federal Engineer of the Year and one of the top 10 federal engineers of the year for 2014.He was honored at the
March 12, 2014 SECAF James checks out F-35 Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James shakes hands with Lt. Col. Mark Massaro, 461st Flight Test Squadron director of operations, after arriving at the Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force March 7. She visited Edwards AFB for an F-35 Orientation visit where she was briefed on the test
March 12, 2014 Initial phase of Joint STARS effort begins The Air Force's Joint STARS recapitalization effort is taking off as a Hanscom-led team moves toward replacing the aging fleet and beefing up its ability to detect threats, process data and distribute information.The Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System is an airborne command and
March 10, 2014 Wingmen in action across AFMC For many, "wingman" is just a buzzword or something discussed at stand-down days. However, Airmen across Air Force Materiel Command are putting the wingman concept into action."As AFMC continues to emphasize a culture of respect and resiliency, it is important to remember that we all have a
March 7, 2014 Battlefield acupuncture fights pain, skepticism When it comes to pain relief, sharp objects aren't often the remedy most consider first. But with the realized benefits of battlefield acupuncture, that perception is quickly changing, one pin prick at a time.Physicians and other health care providers from the 78th Medical Group attended a training