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CSAF addresses the future of integrated capabilities at AFMC senior leader conference
November 4, 2024 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin highlighted the significance of integrating various airpower assets and functions to create a more cohesive and agile force during the AFMC Senior Leader Conference... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin

Around the Air Force: Test pilot school gets Super Tucano, planning for Mobility Guardian 25, Global Household Goods Contract Program
October 25, 2024 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, three A-29 Super Tucanos join the Air Force Test Pilot School fleet, allies and partners prepare for next summer's Mobility Guardian 25, and the new Global Household Goods Contract program rolls out... MORE

Around the Air Force: SECAF Flight Test, Rapid Autonomous Aircraft, JROTC Instructor Expansion
May 17, 2024 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, the SecAF experiences autonomous flight in a VISTA, researchers create and deploy sUAS in a few hours, and JROTC instructor positions are open to veterans and Guard and Reserve Airmen... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall experiences autonomous flight in the front seat of the VISTA aircraft, researchers create and deploy small unmanned aerial systems in just a few hours, and JROTC instructor positions are open to veterans and currently serving Guard and Reserve Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

AFIMSC focuses I-WEPTAC topics on Great Power Competition solutions
May 9, 2024 — The I-WEPTAC 2024.1 Mission Area Working Groups briefed ideas for integrating combat support and combat service support capabilities to reshape, refocus and reoptimize the Department of the Air Force... MORE

AFWERX accepting applications for spring 2024 fellowship
December 14, 2023 — AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory is accepting applications for its upcoming spring Traditional Fellowship Program through Jan. 5... MORE

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is accepting applications for its upcoming spring Traditional Fellowship Program through Jan. 5. Fellowships are open to all ranks of the Air and Space Forces, Reserve, Guard and government civilians. (Courtesy graphic)

U.S. Air Force upgrades eye protection for aircrew
November 20, 2023 — Comprised of eight different devices and known as the Block 3 family of products, the eyewear will provide protection from laser threats and introduces a combined laser and ballistic protection capability for the first time... MORE

A B-52 aircrew member participating in a laser eye protection test. (U.S. Air Force/courtesy photo)

Air, Space Forces transition to AFWERX 3.0
November 28, 2022 — AFWERX will release a series of new initiatives in support of its 3.0 evolution. Air and Space Force leaders will detail new opportunities for stakeholder engagement during a live broadcast Dec. 14... MORE

AFWERX will release a series of new initiatives in support of its 3.0 evolution during a live broadcast Dec. 14, 2022, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. EDT. Under this new approach, AFWERX 3.0 will add five key lines of effort aimed at expanding technology, talent, transition and capabilities while reducing economic barriers. (U.S. Air Force graphic).

Wanted: Innovative ideas for Spark Tank 2022
August 3, 2021 — Spark Tank 2022, a Department of the Air Force annual competition in which Airmen and Guardians pitch innovative solutions to operational problems, will accept submissions in early August 2021... MORE

Master Sgt. Justin Bauer from the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., was awarded the Spark Tank 2021 trophy for his idea, “Innovative Approach to C-130 Wheel Repair.” Spark Tank 2022, a Department of the Air Force annual competition in which Airmen and Guardians pitch innovative solutions to operational problems, will accept submissions in early August 2021.

AFIMSC announces 2021 Innovation Rodeo finalists
January 13, 2021 — The AFIMSC leadership team and Ventures Innovation Office staff picked eight finalists out of more than 370 submissions to compete for a share of $1 million in funding and resources to pursue their ideas... MORE

All 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo teams pose for a group photo with AFIMSC Commander Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox and AFIMSC Command Chief Master Sgt. Edwin Ludvigsen Feb. 7, 2020.

Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option
June 10, 2020 — Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect... MORE

Fireworks go off at the start off the Air Force Marathon held on Sept. 21 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Fireworks at the start line was added to this year’s marathon to add more excitement and entertainment to the race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wesley Farnsworth)

Faster, smarter: virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent
April 29, 2020 — In conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23, to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command... MORE

screen showing virtual career fair platform

Contracting pros deliver to COVID-19 front lines
April 10, 2020 — The Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s 763rd Specialized Contracting Squadron is one example of mission-focused agility in support of the greater fight, recently delivering a surplus of fast-tracked emergency support to Air Mobility Command in days, if not hours. ... MORE

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III is prepped to transport a transportation isolation system March 6, 2019, during a training exercise that allows Airmen to practice the most effective and safest form of transportation for patients and their medical professionals. Engineered and implemented after the Ebola virus outbreak in 2014, the TIS is an enclosure the Department of Defense can use to safely transport patients with highly contagious diseases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller)

AFMC seeks innovative ideas with new campaign
January 17, 2020 — Submit innovative ideas and solutions to improve the AFMC mission through the U.S Air Force Ideation Platform, or Ideascale, now through September 2020... MORE

2020 Air Force Marathon registration opens Jan. 1
December 10, 2019 — The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020... MORE

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The Health & Fitness Expo is held at Wright State University’s Nutter Center and is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17, and Friday, Sept. 18. The event will also feature a Breakfast of Champions and Gourmet Pasta Dinner scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18. Get more information about the race at www.usafmarathon.com. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante)

Air Force Housing Helpline connects residents to support they seek
December 3, 2019 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established a 24-hour helpline to address concerns raised regarding the military privatized housing program... MORE

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's step-by-step guide to the established privatized housing dispute resolution process.

AFMC hosts Virtual Career Fair Dec. 17
November 21, 2019 — The Air Force Materiel Command, in conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, will host a Virtual Career Fair Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST. The event will focus on filling more than 100 vacancies across the command. ... MORE

AFMC commander visits JBSA, lauds AFIMSC
September 12, 2019 — Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., commander of Air Force Materiel Command, told an audience at an All Call Sept. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland that the missions the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center conducts are critical to ensuring national defense... MORE

During his visit to Air Force Materiel Command units in San Antonio, AFMC Commander Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., held a mentoring lunch session with members of the command at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 4.

Wilcox takes command of Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center
July 25, 2019 — Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox said he is excited to join the team revolutionizing installation and mission support after taking command of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center during a ceremony at the Gateway Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 25... MORE

Maj. Gen. Tom Wilcox (right) receives the unit flag from Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., commander of Air Force Materiel Command, to become commander of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center July 25 during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Air Force Materiel Command to host virtual hiring event
March 14, 2019 — The Air Force Materiel Command is scheduled to host an online, virtual hiring fair April 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, to fill multiple noncompetitive and direct-hire authority positions across the enterprise... MORE

AFMC supporting analysis of T-6 unexplained physiological events
April 10, 2018 — Air Force Materiel Command is playing a lead role in analyzing unexplained physiological events with the T-6 Texan II training platform. Air Education and Training Command announced an operational pause for all T-6 operations directed by Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, following a cluster of unexplained physiological events, or UPEs, at three AETC pilot training bases Feb. 1, 2018. ... MORE

The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots.