March 10, 2016 Transitioning from a performance- to contribution-based pay system in AcqDemo Training is in full swing for some 13,000 Air Force Materiel Command personnel scheduled to convert to the DoD Civilian Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) pay system in June 2016.During the training, employees are learning about the key differences in the performance management
Feb. 17, 2016 First civilians graduate from Airman Leadership School Base leadership and attendees from all over Edwards congratulated a new class of Airman Leadership School graduates Feb. 11 during a ceremony at Club Muroc. This particular class was unique because it included two civilians among the graduates, Matt Holder, 412th Communications Squadron, and
Feb. 10, 2016 AIAA singles out AFRL researchers for 2016 Fellows honor Three researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory have been named American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Fellows for 2016.The three new Fellows are:· Dr. Russell M. Cummings, of AFRL's European Office of Aerospace Research and Development and the U.S. Air Force Academy, is being
Feb. 2, 2016 AcqDemo team offers information about transition In June 2016, some 13,000 Air Force Materiel Command employees will transition to the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) pay system.Employees whose positions have been identified for conversion are being notified through their respective Centers.
Jan. 13, 2016 AFMC's Wingman Intervention program going strong More than two years after it was introduced, Air Force Materiel Command's Wingman Intervention program is still going strong."During the spring 2013 Wingman Day, AFMC made a concerted effort to provide its Airmen with the skills and confidence they need to safely intervene when they see fellow
Jan. 11, 2016 Solar Ready Vets program readies first class at Hill AFB The Solar Ready Vets program announced by President Barack Obama during a visit to Hill Air Force Base in April 2015 will begin training the first class of 24 veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce.The training, which begins Feb. 1, is being provided by Salt Lake Community College in
Dec. 23, 2015 AFMC Executive Director and AFRL senior civilians among 2015 Presidential Rank Award winners The Office of Personnel Management recognized recipients of the prestigious Presidential Rank Awards for 2015 on Dec. 15, and the list includes six Air Force Materiel Command civilians. One of the AFMC recipients is the command headquarters' own Executive Director, Michael A. Gill."Each year, the
Dec. 23, 2015 Hanscom employee captures DOD-level award The Department of Defense has recognized a Hanscom employee with a prestigious product support award.Perry Hill, product support manager and chief of logistics for the C3I and Networks Directorate's Space, Aerial and Nuclear Networks Division, recently won the 2015 Secretary of Defense Product
Dec. 10, 2015 AFMC to transition to Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project Some 13,000 Air Force Materiel Command non-bargaining unit civilian employees will transition to the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project pay system in June 2016, according to AFMC officials. "This is a win-win for both employees and managers. It will support employee personal and
Nov. 25, 2015 Mechanics shave their heads in support of co-worker If you look around the 551st Commodities Maintenance Squadron Sheet Metal Shop here, you will discover that everyone is sporting the same look.The group of sheet metal mechanics shaved their heads in support of their co-worker Ralph Odonnell after learning he has cancer and is going through