May 16, 2014 SecAF, VCSAF outline top priority in memo to Airmen In a memo sent to Airmen across the service today, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer challenged Airmen to take responsibility for creating cost saving initiatives within their areas of expertise.The memo reemphasizes one of James' top priorities since
April 22, 2014 Two AFMC bases win 2014 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards The Department of Defense announced April 21, that two Air Force installations -- both from Air Force Materiel Command -- were among the winners of the 2014 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards. The Natural Resources Team at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., won the Natural Resources Conservation,
April 16, 2014 New leadership attends Materiel Leader, Squadron Commander, Director and Spouse Course Air Force Materiel Command hosted 43 first-time commanders and 18 spouses for a week-long Materiel Leader, Squadron Commander, Director and Spouse Course here April 7-11, 2014. The course, held twice a year, provides newly assigned commanders and their spouses with the information and leadership
April 9, 2014 Robins SARC recognized as AF's 2013 Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator The Air Force announced the winner of the 2013 Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator award. The award recognizes the Air Force SARC who performed exceptionally throughout the previous year. Air Force Materiel Command's Cindy Graver of the 78th Air Base Wing SARC at Robins Air Force Base,
March 26, 2014 Additional FY14 civilian workforce shaping now parallel with military programs Air Force officials announced additional civilian workforce shaping initiatives March 26 in compliance with mandatory funding targets and continuing civilian workforce rebalance to meet skill demands for fiscal 2014 and beyond.The programs will run in parallel with military programs, said Lt. Gen.
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 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
Feb. 13, 2014 Air Force launches enhanced civilian development site The Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development recently made available a new tool to assist civilians with their professional development.The Civilian Development Resource Center is an online clearinghouse providing access to development roadmaps, learning programs and thousands of no-cost
Feb. 12, 2014 AFMC's newest chiefs gather for Enlisted Heritage Banquet Air Force Materiel Command's newest chief master sergeants gathered for an Enlisted Heritage Banquet at the National Museum of the United States Air Force here Feb. 6, the culmination event of their week-long orientation."Tonight is about our enlisted heritage, and that heritage is created by