March 10, 2014 Wingmen in action across AFMC For many, "wingman" is just a buzzword or something discussed at stand-down days. However, Airmen across Air Force Materiel Command are putting the wingman concept into action."As AFMC continues to emphasize a culture of respect and resiliency, it is important to remember that we all have a
March 7, 2014 Battlefield acupuncture fights pain, skepticism When it comes to pain relief, sharp objects aren't often the remedy most consider first. But with the realized benefits of battlefield acupuncture, that perception is quickly changing, one pin prick at a time.Physicians and other health care providers from the 78th Medical Group attended a training
March 5, 2014 AFLCMC branch delivers first AC-130J for flight test The Strike Systems Branch, working in conjunction with U.S. Special Operations Command, recently completed the first flight of the AC-130J Ghostrider.The branch is part of the Special Operation Forces and Personnel Recovery Division here. Its parent organization is the Air Force Life Cycle
Feb. 21, 2014 AFMC promotes chronic pain management awareness During the month of March, Air Force Materiel Command will promote Chronic Pain Management Awareness. Chronic pain is American's biggest health problem. It affects more individuals than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined, according to the Institute of Medicine of The National Academies.
Feb. 18, 2014 Commentary: AFLCMC commander outlines new focus areas Last fall the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center leadership team from across the country assembled at a strategic offsite with the purpose of assessing progress in delivering on what we call "the revolution in acquisition and product support."Building on our tremendous progress since the
Feb. 14, 2014 AFMC command chief encourages Airmen to complete CCAF degree For enlisted Airmen, formal education is a path to promotion and personal development. One of the best ways to get started on that path is with a degree from the Community College of the Air Force.In this video, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, encourages
Feb. 13, 2014 Air Force launches enhanced civilian development site The Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development recently made available a new tool to assist civilians with their professional development.The Civilian Development Resource Center is an online clearinghouse providing access to development roadmaps, learning programs and thousands of no-cost
Feb. 12, 2014 AFMC's newest chiefs gather for Enlisted Heritage Banquet Air Force Materiel Command's newest chief master sergeants gathered for an Enlisted Heritage Banquet at the National Museum of the United States Air Force here Feb. 6, the culmination event of their week-long orientation."Tonight is about our enlisted heritage, and that heritage is created by
Feb. 12, 2014 New AFMC chiefs attend orientation The 23 newest chief master sergeants within Air Force Materiel Command gathered for a week-long orientation here earlier this month. The AFMC Chiefs' Orientation is held every year after the promotion selectee list is published."This orientation is essential to get these new chiefs the tools and
Feb. 7, 2014 Feature: 'We're American, that's all there is to it' When it comes to the military, most have heard the term brothers in arms. But for two Airmen at Robins, that expression takes on a whole new meaning. Both Senior Master Sgt. Keyser Voigt and Master Sgt. Sven Voigt have served 17 years of active duty in the Air Force, both took the oath of