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  • Agencies join AFMC in step toward AFIMSC

    Six Air Force organizations moved under Air Force Materiel Command today in a step toward integrating and forming the foundation of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center when the Center is formally activated in 2015.The Air Force realigned four field operating agencies -- the Air

  • Thompson accepts AFLCMC flag

    Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command commander, passes the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center flag to Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson in a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force Sept. 26. Thompson will officially take command of AFLCMC Oct. 2.

  • Thompson accepts AFLCMC flag

    Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command commander, passes the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center flag to Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson in a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force Sept. 26, 2014. Thompson will officially take command of AFLCMC Oct. 2.

  • Hill's F-22 Raptor Depot Maintenance Team wins DOD award

    Department of Defense officials announced Sept. 26, 2014, that the Ogden Air Logistics Complex's 574th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor Depot Maintenance Team is the winner of the 2014 Robert T. Mason Award, which recognizes excellence in depot maintenance."This award reflects the

  • AFMC promotes Strengthening Relationships campaign

    During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote the Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships campaign. Healthy and caring relationships with family, friends, and significant others can give our lives immeasurable joy and meaning.According to the U.S. Department of Health &

  • Air Force fighters, bombers conduct strikes against ISIL targets in Syria

    U.S. military forces and partner nations, including the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, undertook military action against ISIL terrorists in Syria overnight, using a mix of fighter, bomber, remotely piloted

  • Aircraft maintainers' hard work, dedication keep Edwards aircraft in the air

    Like their counterparts across the Air Force, aircraft maintainers at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., play a critical role in ensuring successful flight test missions. Both day and night, maintainers from the 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron -- Team Shadow--- support the flying schedule of the

  • Two AFRL researchers honored with 'Oscars' for public service

    Two Air Force Research Laboratory engineers here were honored Sept. 22 with coveted Service to America medals. Sean Young and Benjamin Tran were presented the National Security and International Affairs Medal in Washington, D.C., by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service.  Young

  • Acquisition strategy to improve stakeholder relationships, transparency

    The assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition outlined the Air Force procurement priorities at the 2014 Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exhibition here Sept. 16.In his first address to AFA as assistant secretary, Dr. William A. LaPlante said his aim is to

  • U.S. Air Force Marathon attracts record-breaking crowds--again

    On your mark, get set, go!  In yet another record sell-out year, approximately 15,000 runners took to the streets at Wright Patterson AFB as part of the U.S. Air Force Marathon celebrating the Air Force's 67th birthday.The number of runners exceeded last year's count by more than 3,000.Gen. Janet