• F-35A reaches 'huge milestone' in program development

    Air Force officials begin their F-35A Lightning II Operational Utility Evaluation Sept. 10, an instrumental step in beginning joint strike fighter pilot and maintenance training for the service. Two 33rd Fighter Wing pilots here; along with two Air Force test pilots, will conduct the review expected

  • PEO sees things moving in the right direction

    Addressing a local industry group here Aug. 29, Battle Management Program Executive Officer Steve Wert said he's confident recent Air Force Materiel Command restructuring moves things in the right direction."I'm very optimistic about where this is all going," he said during the monthly meeting of

  • New PEO for C3I&N pleased to be taking on role

    The new program executive officer for Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks believes he's very fortunate to lead and serve in this position.Maj. Gen. Craig Olson, who formerly was PEO for Business and Enterprise Systems, feels that taking on this new portfolio is extremely

  • 711th Human Performance Wing Researchers Awarded at MHSRS

    The Military Health System Research Symposium, MHSRS, is an annual event held for military personnel to distribute and discuss scientific knowledge resulting from military-unique research and development. The MHSRS also seeks to provide an avenue for planning and developing future research centered

  • F-35B completes first airborne engine start tests

    The short take-off and vertical landing variant of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter successfully completed a major prerequisite test for in-flight performance Aug. 15.BF-2 completed the first air starts, which test the ability of the F-35's propulsion system to restart during flight.

  • AFMC promotes 'Colorful Choices' in September

    During the month of September, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting its 'Colorful Choices: Fruit and Veggie Initiative.'September is National Fruit and Vegetables Month, an excellent time to revisit these bright and colorful powerhouses of a healthy nutrition plan. Eating the recommended

  • Gen. Wolfenbarger sets the stage at Commander’s Call

    Air Force Materiel Command commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger laid out her expectations and the command's priorities in a Commander's Call here August 20. In expressing her dedication to AFMC, the general said she expected the workforce to be as committed to the mission as she is and emphasized the

  • AFLCMC unveils new emblem

    The offiical emblem for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has been approved by the Air Force Historical Research Agency marking another step in the development of the new center. AFLCMC, which provides "cradle to grave" management of Air Force aircraft, communications, armaments, cyber and