AFMC News

Jan. 14, 2025
A lasting impact built on dedicated service, impactful leadership

For more than 40 years, Ronald R. Ratton's career has been defined by dedication, service, and a passion for both the law and the military. He offers a look back at his time in uniform, his contributions to the Senior Executive Service, and the professional and personal highlights.
Jan. 9, 2025
Newly minted warrant officers discuss significance of selections

For the first time in 65 years, 30 Air Force warrant officers, including two assigned to Hanscom Air Force Base, have graduated from the U.S. Air Force Warrant Officer Training School.
Jan. 7, 2025
Global Reach Combined Test Force supports historic ballistic missile intercept in Guam

The 418th Flight Test Squadron, Global Reach Combined Test Force, successfully supported the Missile Defense Agency and U.S. Department of Defense partners during a recent fight intercept experiment in Guam.
Jan. 7, 2025
DAF Safety announces updated guidance for maintenance NDAs

As part of an ongoing effort to address aviation maintenance-related mishaps and provide authorized Air Force maintainers with privileged safety briefings, the Air Force Safety Center announced an update to how Privileged Safety Information training, also known as safety privilege training, and
Jan. 6, 2025
559th AMXS earns Robert T. Mason Award for Depot Maintenance Excellence

The Robert T. Mason Award for Depot Maintenance Excellence recognizes exceptional quality and achievement in Department of Defense depot-level maintenance programs. It is awarded for outstanding mission accomplishment, effective support to warfighters, and innovative logistics processes.
Jan. 2, 2025
Rocket Motor Test Cell completes milestone 150th run in facility

The J-6 Rocket Motor Test Cell team at Arnold Air Force Base recently celebrated a significant milestone in the history of the facility.
Dec. 27, 2024
GigEagle and DoD’s Agile Talent Ecosystem receives scaling investment from CDAO

This month, the Defense Department's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office provided more than $5 million in funding to further develop GigEagle's AI-powered Joint talent marketplace for digital talent."Partnering at the enterprise level is a major step toward harnessing and scaling
Dec. 26, 2024
Air Force, Industry partner to develop SAE International standard for all aircraft data formats

The Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) is working with industry partners to standardize data formats across the U.S Air Force fleet.
Dec. 23, 2024
DAF announces winners of 2024 facility design awards

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center announced the winners of the 2024 Department of the Air Force Design Awards, recognizing five projects that demonstrated outstanding achievement in design, sustainability and energy efficiency.
Dec. 20, 2024
Are you prepared for old man winter?

The best way to prepare for old man winter and have a safe and tragedy-free winter season is to be proactive and incorporate risk management in every step you take. Some of the major areas to prepare for winter are your home, your vehicle, and yourself.
Dec. 19, 2024
USAF Test Pilot School Graduates First Integrated Flight-Space Test Course

The USAF Test Pilot School achieved another historic milestone, Dec. 7, 2024, graduating the first year-long, fully integrated flight and space test course.
Dec. 19, 2024
2024 AFMC Year in People

Step into the highlights of 2024 with our Air Force Materiel Command "Year in People" photo spread!
Dec. 19, 2024
AFWERX Refinery accelerates Air Force innovation with new cohort

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, completed its 15th Refinery cohort Dec. 4. The six-week course, held in Warner Robins, Georgia, focused on bridging the gap between Air Force requirements and Airmen innovation.
Dec. 19, 2024
AFMC Integrated Development Office Stand-up Ceremony

The AFMC Integrated Development Office Stand-up ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force December 17, 2024 included the official appointment of Amanda Gentry as the inaugural director of the IDO.
Dec. 19, 2024
The C-5 'Drive to 55': Collaboration, Innovation in Strategic Airlift

The recent "Drive to 55" campaign, spearheaded by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, aims to address a longstanding challenge: raising the C-5's mission-capable rate to 55% and beyond, ensuring this key asset is always ready when needed.

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