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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.

29/09/2026

🛰️A new, cutting-edge optical telescope has joined the suite of tools at the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base.

The 593rd Test and Evaluation Squadron held a ribbon-cutting for Raven—a cutting-edge optical telescope designed for tracking and observing orbital objects.

Raven bridges the gap between classroom academics and real-world ex*****on. For the first time, Space Test Course students will have a dedicated, hands-on tool monitor and learn from orbital objects.

This milestone is a testament to the powerful collaboration between STARCOM, the Air Force Research Laboratory - AFRL and Delta 2. When not in use for local training, Raven can be operated remotely by global units to support space-tracking operations worldwide.

More: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4611893/new-telescope-expands-space-test-training-for-the-593rd-test-and-evaluation-squ/

📸: Brandon Hernandez

28/09/2026

➡️ More opportunities for our talented military family members - The Global Military Spouse Connection serves as a connection between talented DAF military and local hiring managers, creating a structured, active pipeline to connect the spouse talent pool with employment opportunities.

Still in early stages, the initiative is a collaborative partnership among the Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Civilian Service, career field teams, and hiring managers that taps into an experienced workforce while directly supporting family stability and mission readiness.

Learn more about the program and how it is working to make a difference for our Airmen and families at https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4609340/department-of-the-air-force-pilot-program-expands-to-help-more-military-spouses/

27/09/2026

A failed urinalysis test is not only a policy violation for , but it can end a career.

The Air Force maintains a strict zero-tolerance drug policy, initiating mandatory administrative discharge proceedings rather than minor disciplinary action for wrongful use of drugs. A single failed drug test can end a service member's military career, revoke earned benefits, and create a permanent civilian record of misconduct .

Don't let one moment ruin a lifetime of hard work.

Learn more about the consequences at https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4607302/true-cost-of-a-failed-urinalysis/

26/09/2026

Connecting students to aerospace careers starts when they're young.

The Air Force Sustainment Center's Engineering and Technical Management Directorate conducts several outreach programs, fueled by a dedicated network of workforce volunteers who aim to reach students at the earliest opportunity to connect the fun of aerospace to a career at the center.

With AFSC projecting a baseline hiring demand of more than 3,000 scientists and engineers over the next five years, recruiting is critical, and early outreach across the center's footprint is key to helping students find the right path to a rewarding career.

More: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4603096/engineering-directorate-bridges-classroom-science-to-real-world-careers/

25/09/2026

✈️🛠️Making every part count -

Just because an aircraft can no longer fly, it doesn't mean it's mission is done. Airmen from the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group based at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, recently deployed to Edwards Air Force Base to salvage the parts of F-16 tail number A86-0047 which retired from service this year following a ground mishap.

The team surgically deconstructed the million dollar airframe, carefully inventorying and packaging the aircraft's parts for shipment to AMARG - aka 'The Boneyard' - at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, where they could be repurposed to supply parts for other mission aircraft, keeping the overall fleet mission capable and ready.

More: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4610580/how-one-grounded-f-16-keeps-others-flying/

24/09/2026

🩸Our teams at Eglin Air Force Base hosted a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Tier 4 train-the-trainer course, uniting instructors from across the United States Air Force to test a new standardized approach to TCCC instruction.

Tier 4 is the highest level of TCCC training, and focuses on advanced battlefield trauma care for combat paramedics and medical providers. This specific course aims to standardized TCCC training for the service, ensuring students receive the same level of training, regardless of location.

More: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4608386/eglin-tests-new-approach-in-casualty-care-training/

U.S. Air Force photos by Mary Del Rosario

23/09/2026

Bridging the Flightline and the Battlefield! ✈️🥾

In combat, the connection between the Airmen on the flightline and the Soldiers on the ground is critical. To reinforce that bond, the 96th Maintenance Group at Eglin Air Force Base hosted members of the 6th Ranger Training Battalion for the "Crew Chief for a Day" program.

This joint integration initiative brings junior Airmen and Army Rangers together on the flightline to build mutual trust and perspective:

✈️ Rangers learned the ropes of maintaining and launching F-15C and F-16 fighter jets.
🔧 Airmen connected directly with the Soldiers who ultimately depend on the aircraft they service.

The event built a shared understanding, preparing the warfighters for the joint, high-tempo battlefields of tomorrow.

https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4603110/trading-rifles-for-wrenches/

Photos by Matt Veasley

22/09/2026

✈️Keeping stealth airborne - when a critical test station failed, putting sustainment for our B-2 Spirit and F-22 Raptor fleets at risk, the 530th Commodities Maintenance Squadron, part of our AFMC teams at Hill Air Force Base rose to the challenge!

Faced with obsolete technical data and a defunct manufacturer, this incredible team of maintainers and engineers led a year-long recovery mission. Through pure ingenuity and dedicated work, they:

🛠️ Rebuilt critical components by hand to prevent months of aircraft downtime.
🔧 Redesigned key testing hardware to reduce vibrations and stabilize operations.
🛡️ Eliminated a $7 million risk by standardizing safety configurations.

Thanks to the dedication and innovation of the Hill AFB team, our nation's premier stealth aircraft remain mission-ready. Thank you for your hard work and resilience!

More: https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4607365/keeping-stealth-airborne-530th-cmmxs-restores-vital-b-2-f-22-testing-capability/

Photos by R. Nial Bradshaw

21/09/2026

🏃‍♀️‍➡️Grit, determination and the will to push, even when things get hard...

🥳HUGE congrats to all those who toed the line at this year's Air Force Marathon! More than 9,000 individuals representing all 50 states joined the festivities this past weekend, putting their physical training and mental grit to the test.

For the marathon, the first place winners were United States Space Force 1st Lt. Nicholas McKenzie based at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California with a time of 2:34:31 and Kayla Rice of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with a time of 2:56:39.

Read more about the event at https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4606714/mind-over-miles-mental-grit-propels-champions-at-2026-air-force-marathon/

Photos by Daniel Peterson, 88th Air Base Wing

20/09/2026

❤️Airmen and civilians from across AFMC gathered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks last week, with ceremonies honoring those who lost their lives in the attacks and to remember the bravery and heroism of the first responders.

Never forget.

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