June 19, 2020 SECAF visits Arnold AFB to view developmental test capabilities Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett visited Arnold Air Force Base June 18 to get a first-hand look at critical ground-based developmental test mission activities.The visit highlighted the contribution of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex team to a variety of national priority test
June 19, 2020 Air Force Research Laboratory welcomes new commander WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle officially assumed command of the Air Force Research Laboratory during an assumption of command ceremony at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Kenney Hall Auditorium June 18.Pringle replaces Brig. Gen. Evan C. Dertien, who
June 19, 2020 Home improvement: 78th CEG, 116th CES collaborate for ‘AFMC We Need’ projects The 78th Civil Engineering Group and the 116th Civil Engineering Squadron recently came together to begin tackling a list of projects to improve the quality of work life at Robins as part of the Air Force Materiel Command’s “AFMC We Need” initiative.
June 17, 2020 Air Force awards contract for improved Female Body Armor WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Female Fitment Program Office has awarded a contract to begin production and development for body armor designed to better protect female Airmen during combat and contingency operations.Finding uniform items and gear
June 12, 2020 Bunch reflects on first year in command, outlines AFMC future During a year that has included an Air Force-wide focus on modernization, lethality and readiness through faster, more agile business processes, the ability of the Air Force Materiel Command to successfully meet the needs of the National Defense Strategy was a major focus of Gen. Arnold W. Bunch,
June 11, 2020 National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to reopen July 1 After temporarily closing on March 15 to protect the health and safety of visitors, staff and volunteers, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, along with the National Aviation Hall of Fame, will officially reopen to the public on July 1.While the museum is excited to reopen, our top priority
June 9, 2020 Senate confirms Brown to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff on unanimous vote The U.S. Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., June 9, to be the 22nd Air Force chief of staff, clearing the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.
June 9, 2020 Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.
June 5, 2020 AFMC Digital Campaign aims to modernize, streamline life cycle process The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a new Digital Campaign to modernize and streamline the life cycle process of Air Force platforms and systems, ensuring warfighters have the technology required to maintain a competitive advantage over adversaries.“Transitioning to a digital AFMC enterprise
June 3, 2020 Air Force to host Virtual Industry Exchange for Tyndall The 325th Fighter Wing and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center will host the first Virtual Industry Exchange on June 12, 2020 to explore possible mixed-use commercial development at Tyndall AFB. The Air Force branded Tyndall AFB as the “Installation of the Future” and as part of the rebuild, they