July 25, 2019 Decorations lost, but significance remains: 97-year-old veteran honored again At a surprise ceremony in front of the B-24 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, July 24, Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command deputy commander, presented World War II veteran 1st Lt. Joseph Kollenberg with a set of replacement medals in honor of his courage and bravery
July 25, 2019 Wright-Patt’s third quarter base-wide exercise begins Monday WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO -- The third quarter week-long, base-wide exercise begins July 29 and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel will once again be called upon to respond to a variety of emergency scenarios.Included in the week’s events is a search and recovery exercise and
July 25, 2019 Hiring events to take place next week The Air Force Civilian Service will host Air Force Life Cycle Management Center hiring events for Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, and Detachment 12 in Boston, July 30-31 and August 1-2 respectively.
July 24, 2019 AFMC mission aligns with NEPA process Mission and nature are enhanced at Air Force Materiel Command by viewing every action taken through the microscopic lens of the National Environmental Policy Act.Plans and policy updates, mission changes that bring new programs to a location, construction projects, base closures and more all fall
July 24, 2019 AFMC strengthens focus on Wingman Intervention Program The Wingman Intervention Program captures instances where bystanders take action to keep themselves and their Wingmen safe by recognizing warning signs, potentially dangerous situations or inappropriate behaviors.In a recent note to the staff, Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command
July 24, 2019 History in Two: Project MERCURY Project MERCURY was established in October 1958 with the following objectives: Place a manned spacecraft in orbital flight around the earth. Investigate man’s performance capabilities and his ability to function in the environment of space. Recover the man and the spacecraft safely.On April 6,
July 24, 2019 AFMC Airman named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2019 An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal
July 23, 2019 Honorary Commanders tour Test Pilot School Edwards AFB Honorary Commanders participated in a tour of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, July 19. The Honorary Commander program is a two-year appointment that partners base commanders with local civic, educational and business leaders to enhance and promote a mutual relationship between the
July 23, 2019 50 years after the Eagle landed: The man who kept Apollo on track This edition of the Air Force Materiel Command History Office 'Flashbacks' series highlights the expertise of one Air Force officer and how his managerial skills impacted the success of the Apollo mission and NASA work following the monumental launch.
July 23, 2019 AFIT research project evolves into innovative training WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – To have an agile Air Force, Airmen readiness is paramount and a new revolutionary education hub that can deliver the most current, relevant and interactive training just might be the way of the future for the warfighter. “Created as a research project at the