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Sept. 18, 2020
Happy 73rd birthday United States Air Force

The National Security Act of 1947 was implemented on September 18 giving birth to a brand new military branch of service, the United States Air Force.
Aug. 4, 2020
Virtual forum brings the logistics community together with Air Force senior leaders

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center held its second Annual AFLCMC Program Support Manager Forum, which ran from July 14-16. Due to COVID-19, this year’s event was held virtually and drew over 200 participants from across the center. The Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Arnold W.
May 7, 2020
DAF ACT contracting executes N95 mask production for DoD

The Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition COVID-19 Task Force (DAF-ACT) executed a $126 million contract on May 1 for expanded production of N95 masks—26 million per month—starting in October. The contract, awarded to 3M, will increase the supply chain of N95 masks and resupply the Strategic
Aug. 30, 2018
AFLCMC to hold newcomers expo

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center will host its annual Newcomers Expo Oct. 3 here at the Wright-Patterson Club from 1-3 p.m.The event is open to new AFLCMC employees and anyone interested in learning about the center’s mission.The expo will feature
Aug. 29, 2018
AFRL helps extend serviceability of hydraulic aircraft components

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recently completed an extensive effort to help certify a maintenance process that could extend the life of aircraft hydraulic system components.Through participation in a rapid innovation fund team led by the
May 29, 2018
Command meets its cost-savings objective for second fiscal year in a row

Air Force Materiel Command captured more than $2.5 billion in cost savings for fiscal year 2017, the second fiscal year in a row the command has achieved its strategic savings objective.
May 23, 2018
Schmidt digs into network acquisition

“It’s harder, in this portfolio, to visualize what we’re giving to the warfighter than some of the other three PEO’s I’ve had the privilege to lead,” said Brig. Gen. Michael Schmidt. “But make no mistake, it doesn’t matter if you have the coolest B-21 or F-35 in the air, it won’t do any good for you
May 7, 2018
F-16 Service Life Extension Program a ‘great deal’ for Department of Defense, taxpayers

An Air Force Thunderbird jet is the first of what will be roughly 300 refurbished C and D model F-16’s that will roll off the shop floor of the 573rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here after receiving multiple structure-strengthening modifications.
March 1, 2018
AFLCMC recognizes top engineers at annual awards ceremony

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Engineering Directorate held its 2017 Annual Engineering Awards Ceremony Feb. 15, at the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Kenney Hall, with other AFLCMC organizations across the country connected by video
Feb. 6, 2018
AFRL helps enable laser paint removal technology

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- AFRL Materials Integrity engineers recently played a key role in enabling the safer and more efficient removal of paint from F-16 aircraft through the newly-adopted Robotic Laser Coating Removal System.At the request of the Air Force Life Cycle Management

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