Aug. 23, 2024 LaunchPad software transforms digital workforce A new cloud-based software tool environment is driving transformative change across the Digital Materiel Management workspace at the Air Force Materiel Command.
Aug. 16, 2024 Sentinel: The History of the DAF Modernizing the Backbone of America’s National Security The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure and effective.
Aug. 13, 2024 Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees There are many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process, but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
July 31, 2024 AFMC soars to inspire generations at AirVenture 2024 More than 200 military and civilian Airmen from the Air Force Materiel Command represented the U.S. Air Force at the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture 2024 airshow, July 21-28 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
July 25, 2024 DAF stands up Integrated Capabilities Office to advance Operational Imperatives In an effort to codify the success and significant gains made in line with the Operational Imperatives, Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall stood up the Integrated Capabilities Office July 19.
July 25, 2024 Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2024 Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2024. On the list are two Air Force Materiel Command Airmen, Master Sgt. Genevieve M. Villela and Senior Airman Mariah L. Hayden.
July 19, 2024 AFGSC’s local business partnerships boost DAF technological capabilities, modernization efforts Another win for DAF & American small businesses! To date the partnership between AFGSC and local small businesses have secured contracts totaling $240 million of outside AFGSC funding for 70 modernization technologies from U.S. small businesses, with an additional $74.3 million in pending contracts.
July 8, 2024 Department of Defense announces results of Sentinel Nunn-McCurdy Review On Jan. 18, 2024, the Air Force notified Congress that the Sentinel program exceeded its baseline cost projections, resulting in a critical breach under the Nunn-McCurdy statute.
June 26, 2024 Edwards AFB among installations selected for Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards Edwards and Tyndall Air Force Base were among installations chosen for Presidential Federal Sustainability Awards, which recognize federal agencies and employees who have made transformational efforts to advance sustainability and climate resilience.
June 11, 2024 GT-249 and 250 Test Launch Patching Ceremony Vandenberg Space Force Base held a patching ceremony following an ICBM launch.