Sept. 5, 2018 History office plays key role in OCP emblem-to-patch conversion Since early recorded history, warring tribes often carried banners or flags marked with emblems to represent factions and motivate their warriors to fight for the cause. It is to this historical tradition that we can trace the evolution of military emblems and patches. As the Air Force begins
Aug. 14, 2018 FLASHBACK: “Battle of Kansas” and the Birth of the Superfortress Flashbacks are short, informative reading that “flashback” to a period of time within the history of Air Force Materiel Command utilizing primary source document(s) held within the HQ AFMC/HO’s archives. This introductory issue of AFMC Flashbacks, "Battle of Kansas” and Birth of the Superfortress,”
Aug. 8, 2018 Pawlikowski welcomed ‘home’ one final time Pawlikowski’s ‘Final Flight’ celebration, redolent of the aviator ‘Fini Flight’ tradition, served as an opportunity for 88th Air Base Wing personnel to wish her farewell and good luck as she moves into retirement following 40 years of distinguished military service.
Aug. 8, 2018 Pawlikowski tenure marked by effectiveness, Air Force readiness U.S. Air Force Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski will retire from the Air Force following 40 years of service in September. As only the third female to attain the rank of 4-star general in the history of the Air Force, Pawlikowski’s career was marked by extraordinary achievements across the science and
Aug. 6, 2018 Summer brings many new leaders to AFMC Summer of 2018 marks a number of key leadership changes for Air Force Materiel Command.
July 26, 2018 Air Force announces retirement of Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski Air Force officials announced today Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, will retire in September.
July 26, 2018 Security Forces teams prepare for return of Defender Challenge Security Forces teams from U.S. Air Force major commands, Great Britain and Germany are training to compete at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Sept. 10-14 when Defender Challenge returns after a 14-year hiatus.
July 23, 2018 Laser diagnostics key to Tunnel 9 Mach 18 capability development Advanced laser diagnostics are paving the way for testing at unprecedented speeds at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Hypervelocity Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland.The new system was developed and demonstrated to better understand the Tunnel 9 flow field thermodynamic properties and inform
July 18, 2018 Teichert takes command of 412th Test Wing Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer passed the 412th Test Wing flag of leadership to Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1600 at Edwards AFB, July 18. Maj. Gen. David Harris, Air Force Test Center commander, officiated the ceremony held in front of the Edwards workforce,
July 9, 2018 Headquarters merger streamlines logistics, resources for nuclear enterprise system management Two AFMC directorates merged to form a single Logistics, Civil Engineering, Force Protection and Nuclear Integration Directorate (A4/10) in an effort to increase synergy and coordination in support of Air Force nuclear modernization efforts.