April 8, 2014 Significant milestone met as progress continues on AWACS upgrade An important milestone was recently reached on a significant upgrade improving capabilities for the Airborne Warning and Control System, better known as AWACS.The 40/45 block upgrade is the largest modification on the U.S. AWACS fleet. It provides a complete replacement of mission computer systems
April 8, 2014 AFMC, Wright-Patt Global Hawk program receive 2013 logistics awards Two Air Staff-level logistics awards went to Air Force Materiel Command for 2013.For the second year in a row, the Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award -- presented to the AFMC Aircraft Program Management Office demonstrating the most improved performance in fleet sustainment -- was
April 7, 2014 Air Force focuses on sustainability this Earth Day This April 22, Arnold Engineering Development Complex will join the Air Force and the rest of our nation in celebrating Earth Day and will voice its commitment to protecting, conserving and restoring the natural environment. Personnel at installations worldwide are being encouraged to explore and
April 2, 2014 USAF TPS team proves how a 'dummy' can save money In an effort to be financially-conscious and proactive amid the fiscal challenges currently facing the Air Force, the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, at the request of the 418th Flight Test Squadron, is working through the implementation of the school's Test Management Project to come up with a
March 26, 2014 Additional FY14 civilian workforce shaping now parallel with military programs Air Force officials announced additional civilian workforce shaping initiatives March 26 in compliance with mandatory funding targets and continuing civilian workforce rebalance to meet skill demands for fiscal 2014 and beyond.The programs will run in parallel with military programs, said Lt. Gen.
March 25, 2014 Ogden ALC completes organic mods on first F-35 The Ogden Air Logistics Complex here completed the Air Force's first organic depot modifications on an F-35 Lightning II.The F-35A variant aircraft arrived at Hill AFB in mid-September 2013 and received four structural modifications intended to strengthen areas of the aircraft and extend its service
March 24, 2014 Pilot mentoring program propels the future of hypersonics and young engineers Hypersonic research and several young engineers are reaping the benefits of a pilot mentoring program at Arnold Engineering Development Complex's Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Md. The program, the Hypersonic Center of Testing Excellence, began in fiscal 2011 and combines two
March 20, 2014 AFMC promotes 'Spring Into Shape' wellness challenge During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Spring Into Shape wellness challenge. Spring Into Shape is a command-wide initiative on how to safely lose weight and be physically active. Participants will receive a FREE copy of the Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Weight Loss
March 18, 2014 AFMC announces, honors annual enlisted award winners Air Force Materiel Command hosted its top enlisted Airmen of 2013 during the command's Annual Enlisted Awards event March 11 and 12, 2014.Twenty-two enlisted Airmen from throughout AFMC's headquarters, centers and wings were nominated to compete in four separate categories -- airman,
March 17, 2014 Air Force continues force management programs Air Force leaders announced a resumption of all force management programs March 15 following a recently discussed strategic pause."After providing senior leadership a chance to evaluate the programs and assess our early progress, we are ready to resume immediate processing of voluntary applications