Aug. 4, 2020 Virtual forum brings the logistics community together with Air Force senior leaders The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center held its second Annual AFLCMC Program Support Manager Forum, which ran from July 14-16. Due to COVID-19, this year’s event was held virtually and drew over 200 participants from across the center. The Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Arnold W.
July 31, 2020 Edwards AFB firefighters conduct search and rescue training during foam test Firefighters from the Edwards Fire and Emergency Services conducted a search and rescue training session during a foam fire suppression test at Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 23.
July 28, 2020 Team Eglin prepared, ready for F-15EX Big plans for when EX1 and EX2 arrive at Eglin AFB in 2021.
July 21, 2020 Virtual orientation prepares new leaders for success More than 50 first-time commanders and civilian materiel leaders were prepped for success during the first virtual Air Force Materiel Command Squadron Leader Orientation, July 7-17. The event, held for the first time ever in a completely online format, included briefings on AFMC and subordinate
July 20, 2020 Wildland Fire pros battle fire season despite COVID-19 The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Wildland Fire Branch hasn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic stop it from protecting Airmen and their families as well as wildlife during this year’s severe fire season. Along with the pandemic, some installations have had to cope with the threat of wildfires damaging
July 15, 2020 AFMC releases updated strategic plan The Air Force Materiel Command has released an updated strategic plan identifying four key focus areas as the organization continues to ensure the Air and Space Forces remain ready to fly, fight and win today and into the future.“AFMC built the most powerful Air Force in the world and our nation
July 14, 2020 AFMC command team to host virtual town hall Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, AFMC Command Chief, will host a command-wide virtual town hall, July 29, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. ET.The town hall will stream live on the AFMC Facebook page with opportunities for participants to submit
July 14, 2020 416th FLTS, AFRL tests “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile The 416th Flight Test Squadron recently completed a round of tests of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 8, 2020 AFMC to host Digital Campaign Virtual Industry Exchange Day The Air Force Materiel Command will host a Digital Campaign Virtual Industry Exchange Day, July 30, to gather input and feedback from academia and industry on the newly-launched priority effort.“We need to streamline the design, development, acquisition and testing to get technology to our