Feb. 9, 2024 Celebrating Excellence: 2023 Headquarters AFMC Annual Award Winners The Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command Annual Awards ceremony is a beacon of honor, spotlighting individuals and teams whose contributions have propelled the mission forward.
Jan. 18, 2024 Forging bonds, building resilience: The evolution of the AFMC Connect initiative Forget sterile briefings and cookie-cutter training programs. The Air Force Materiel Command takes a bold approach to its most valuable asset: its people.
Jan. 17, 2024 Every person has a story; AFMC historian makes it his business to tell them The mission of the Air Force Materiel Command History Office is to record and tell the story of the command for future generations. Brian Duddy became a staff historian in December, but before he ever set foot in the office, he was already telling Air Force tales.
Dec. 21, 2023 Hanscom AFB retiree returns each December to spread holiday cheer A longtime former base employee has become a beloved figure during the holiday season here. After nearly 27 years in the military and another 15 years as a federal civilian, retired Senior Master Sgt. Steve Tupeck continues to serve at Hanscom AFB, albeit in a different capacity.
Dec. 20, 2023 ‘I just love that dog,’ retirement reunites handler, military working dog Military working dog Zorro, assigned to the 78th Security Forces Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, recently reunited with his previous handler, Staff Sgt. Autumn Smith, following his retirement from active duty.
Dec. 20, 2023 Navigating Leadership Dynamics: Embracing Likability! "Leaders shouldn't aim to be liked. They should strive to be respected. We don't have to agree with every decision. We need to align with their visions and admire their values. Trust isn't granted for competence alone. It's earned through caring about people and principles."
Nov. 17, 2023 A legacy of serving, giving back In her very first days of employment at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in 1984, Kathy Watern’s supervisor was already planning her future when they discussed her three-year career plan. Forty years later, Watern, a member of the Senior Executive Service, began her current position as the Director,
Nov. 8, 2023 National Safety Council - Rising Star On October 24, 2023, the National Safety Council awarded two Airmen in their Class of 2023: Rising Stars of Safety at the National Awards Ceremony in New Orleans, La. This event takes place in conjunction with the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the nation’s largest gathering of safety and health
Nov. 6, 2023 Piazza honored in Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame ceremony A celebrated Vietnam hero and former Tinker Air Force Base Defender was honored for his service by the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame Oct. 28. Senior Master Sgt. (Ret.) William “Pete” Piazza was inducted into the group’s ranks both for his service during the Vietnam War as well as his service to the
Nov. 6, 2023 The gift of citizenship through service For those joining the military without citizenship, they will be green card holders and have legal status. It can take up to three years for green card holders until they can try to naturalize. With approval from their commander, service members now can gain citizenship after a year of serving