Air Force Materiel Command

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With headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) conducts research, development, test and evaluation, and provides acquisition management services and logistics support necessary to keep Air Force weapon systems ready for war.

08/18/2026

The United States Air Force updated its COVID-19 reinstatement process, reducing the time for discharged to return to service.

The changes include shifting to parallel processing of screening requirements and Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records actions and deploying dedicated case managers to accelerate the return of eligible service members.

The changes expedite the return to service for discharged Airmen who desire to continue their service and return to the service ranks.

More: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4568943/daf-updates-covid-19-reinstatement-process-reduces-time-for-members-returning-t/

📸Master Sgt. Jessica Meinert takes the oath of re-enlistment during a ceremony in the Pentagon Aug. 14. Meinert will join the Department of the Air Force COVID Reinstatement Task Force, helping other former Airmen and Guardians make the same return she completed. During her break in service, Meinert built a resource forum for service members affected by the vaccine mandate and became a leader and advisor in the Warrior of Conscience community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. William A. O’Brien)

08/17/2026

🧒What happens when mom or dad deploy?

Operation KUDOS - Kids Understanding Deployment Operations- was recently held at the 88th Air Base Wing, helping children ages 4-12 better understand the experiences their parents face when getting ready to deploy.

Through interactive, age-appropriate experiences, the event helps foster understanding and resilience, better connecting children to the mission, readiness and community.

Learn more: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4574249/kids-step-into-their-parents-boots-at-annual-operation-kudos-event/

Photos by Daniel Peterson

08/16/2026

📸 - taking unauthorized photos of military installations can lead to federal prosecution?

A recent incident at Whiteman Air Force Base highlights the serious consequences of unauthorized photography, leveraging a Cold War-era legal framework to pursue prosecution.

In this case, a foreign national who ignored warnings and repeatedly photographed base infrastructure was sentenced to six months in federal custody and now faces deportation.

Our installation security forces and federal investigators actively monitor and investigate suspicious activity to defend our facilities. Help us protect our national security—if you see something unusual near a military base, report it to security forces immediately.

Details: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4573021/cold-war-era-law-finds-new-use-at-americas-b-2-bomber-base/

Photo: A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit is prepared for operations ahead of Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 2025.

08/15/2026

🧠The mind is a weapon system, and just like one hones their physical capabilities, the cognition must be deliberately trained and developed to grow professionally and personally.

Undersecretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier spoke on the importance of intellect and the need for to pursue continuous personal growth, authentic leadership and intentional intellectual development during a keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference.

During his speech, Lohmeier emphasized that intellectual preparation is the foundation of military resilience, providing the mental clarity required to withstand disinformation campaigns from adversaries who seek to exploit fear, anger, and historical ignorance.

More:
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4573980/the-cognitive-weapon-system-under-secretarys-afsa-speech-champions-authentic-le/

Courtesy Photo

08/14/2026

✈️Getting prototypes in the hands of our warfighters early in the acquisition process is key to faster fielding of critical needs.

The Collaborative Combat Aircraft Command & Control Enclave passed a key milestone, advancing the tactical control of semi-autonomous systems for greater operational agility for the future fight.

During prototype evaluations, ground operations demos from industry partners were evaluated and tested for use in simulated austere environments. This initial evaluation phase serves as the critical first step toward selecting the C2E integrator, which ultimately will support Agile Combat Employment operations at the Experimental Operations Unit.

More: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4574158/daf-completes-key-prototype-evaluations-for-collaborative-combat-aircraft-comma/
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Shane Hughes).

08/13/2026

💪Our enlisted are the backbone of our force.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe announced major modernizations to enlisted professional military education (EPME) to deliver more agile and continuous development throughout an Airman's career and provided other key updates during an address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Summit Aug. 11.

Key Updates:

➡️PME Centers: Installation professional development centers are standardizing into a three-tier structure under the direct oversight of wing command chiefs

➡️On-Demand Learning: A new virtual Foundations Course capability and adjunct faculty model will expand training access.

➡️Fairer Promotions: STEP nomination windows will now align with static closeout dates, and declined promotions will be filled using the board's order of merit.

➡️Spouse Employment: The new Global Military Spouse Connection initiative launched a pilot repository to connect military spouses directly with civilian job opportunities.

Learn more about the changes at https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4569425/cmsaf-announces-epme-modernization-additional-enlisted-force-initiatives-at-afs/

08/12/2026

💪Ready. For. Everything.

Airmen at Tinker Air Force Base tested deployment readiness during Exercise War Wagon 26-02, with over a week of simulated combat operations.

This annual exercise prepares Airmen to operate in contested environments by strengthening combat readiness, enhancing lethality and reinforcing the skills needed to support real-world missions.

This year's exercise simulated deployment in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, with the summer heat providing additional physical and mental training to prepare Airmen for operations in challenging environments. Airmen responded to scenarios including unmanned aerial system threats, simulated air strikes, sustained logistics operations and management of financial resources in a downrange environment.

Exercises such as these hone readiness and lethality, ensuring our Airmen are ready for any mission any day.

More: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4569959/team-tinker-hones-readiness-in-war-wagon-26-02/

Photos by Airman 1st Class Jabes M. Hernandez Matias

08/11/2026

✈️Edwards Air Force Base recently hosted the second iteration of 'Game of Drones,' which provided small unmanned air systems (sUAS) vendors an opportunity to showcase the latest technologies and capabilities.

Game of Drones aims to accelerate sUAS experimentation and test across multiple axes, including command and control, interoperability, C-sUAS, rapid field 3-D printing and assembly, autonomous flight, and generation of massed effects and swarming tactics.

Learn more about the event at https://www.dcma.mil/News/Article/4552262/game-of-drones-highlights-edwards-air-force-base/

📷Photos by Brandon Hernandez and Airman Christian Rodriguez

08/10/2026

💪Physical fitness and exercise are great, but there are dangers in pushing too hard, which can lead to life-threatening consequences.

Rhabdomyolysis - often shortened to 'rhabdo' in the fitness world - can happen when skeletal muscle breaks down from prolonged or intense physical exertion and releases its contents into the bloodstream. Some of these muscle fiber components may overwhelm normal filtration of the blood, potentially resulting in severe kidney damage.

This can cause imbalances in circulating electrolytes, which can place individuals at risk for abnormal heart rhythms and even death!😨

Know the signs and symptoms, which include severe muscle pain, weakness and most notably, urine that can be dark brown in color, and seek medical help immediately.

Learn more:
https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4567464/exercise-induced-rhabdomyolysis-a-potentially-life-threating-condition/

Photo by Ava Leone

08/08/2026

⛽Modernization isn't just about aircraft—it's about the people and equipment that keep the mission moving.

Hill Air Force Base is the second United States Air Force installation to begin replacing its aging refueler fleet with commercially based fuel trucks, strengthening installation support and enhancing day-to-day operations across the flightline. These modern vehicles will improve reliability, reduce maintenance demands, and help ensure have the tools they need to safely and efficiently fuel the mission.

Investing in mission support capabilities today means a more ready, resilient force for tomorrow. 💪

https://www.hill.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4565045/hill-afb-is-2nd-base-to-modernize-refueler-fleet-with-commercial-trucks/

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