Oct. 10, 2014 LCMC commander calls for staying, building on current course The Life Cycle Management Center's new commander, Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, visited Hanscom for the first time, after assuming his leadership role just last week, and took the opportunity to highlight the center's current and future direction during an All-Call Oct. 9, 2014."Knowing the mission
Oct. 10, 2014 New airfield lighting system increases flight safety When severe weather passed through Robins in June 2013, it damaged several lights that were part of an approach lighting system on the runway's south end.Since then a $917,000 replacement project has resulted in a new ALSF-1 approach lighting system. The project, completed by prime contractor MKJV
Oct. 7, 2014 Hackathon challenges abilities to solve real-world AFRL problems Air Force Research Laboratory is preparing to co-host LabHack, a 26-hour long coding competition which will task coding-savvy individuals, or "hackers," to creatively solve challenges that AFRL researchers face every day.The Air Force's first 'Hackathon' event -- produced by AFRL, the Wright
Oct. 7, 2014 Three-Dimensional Long-Range Radar contract awarded The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Theater Battle Control Division awarded a contract to the Raytheon Company for the service's next generation of long-range radars Oct. 6, 2014. The $19.5 million fixed price incentive firm contract covers the engineering, manufacturing and development of
Oct. 2, 2014 AFMC wingmen continue to take action Air Force Materiel Command's culture of respect and resiliency is still going strong, and Airmen across the command continue to prove their dedication to that culture through their actions as wingmen."In AFMC, and across the Air Force, we accomplish our mission as a dedicated team committed to our
Sept. 30, 2014 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
Sept. 26, 2014 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.
Sept. 26, 2014 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.
Sept. 26, 2014 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
Sept. 25, 2014 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 &