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Fueling the fight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for aerial refueling within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 29, 2026. Aerial refueling extends mission duration and operational range, providing continuous air superiority and combat coverage across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcañiz)
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Eye in the sky

A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft flies a mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 26, 2026. The E-3 provides airborne command and control, battle management, and real-time situational awareness in support of multinational operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)
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Loaded for action

Chief Master Seargeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe loads a 105 mm high-explosive round aboard an AC-130J Ghostrider over the Eglin Range Complex, Fla., Sept. 2, 2026. Wolfe and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach observed live-fire operations during a capabilities demonstration highlighting the aircraft's close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isabel Tanner)
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9/11 - A Shared AFMC History

Base security increased substantially after the September 2001 attacks. (88 Air Base Wing Historical Photo)
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9/11 - A Shared AFMC History

Deploying base personnel to worldwide locations became a major 88th Air Base Wing activity following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Understanding acquisition investments now easier with AcqFacts

A recent Hanscom AFB digital marquee slide posted as part of Public Affairs' AcqFacts campaign noted the amount of contracts awarded by Team Hanscom in fiscal year 2025. AcqFacts will regularly appear on official base social media platforms and marquees, providing quick facts key stakeholders can easily absorb. (Air Force graphic by Todd Maki)
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Program builds acquisition skills through hands-on training

Col. Grant Spear gives a presentation on leadership during Jump Start: Phase 2 at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Aug. 25. Jump Start is a three-day seminar meant to connect senior Air Force Leaders and experts with Air Force personnel to teach the advanced intricacies of the contracting acquisition process, explore pricing strategies, and give lessons on leadership. Spear is the Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management’s Airspace Mission Planning division senior materiel leader. (Official Air Force photo by Richard Blumenstein)
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The Defense Health Agency’s Cryopreservation Demonstration Program, a three-year pilot created to reimburse certain costs for sperm or egg freezing, aims to give eligible service members options for family planning when facing the unique demands of military service.
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Reversing the Propulsion Stagnation: Sneden Outlines the Path to Speed and Scale

John Sneden, Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Propulsion (PAE), spoke at at the Turbine Engine Technology Symposium on August 31. (Courtesy photo by Elissa Lyons, Arctos Technology Solutions)
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Fuel check

An Airman tests aviation fuel sampled from a C-5M Super Galaxy at José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Aug. 22, 2026. Deployed forces supporting Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere maintain agile logistics to counter illicit trafficking and bolster maritime security across the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Rivas)
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Fuel check

An Airman tests aviation fuel sampled from a C-5M Super Galaxy at José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Aug. 22, 2026. Deployed forces supporting Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere maintain agile logistics to counter illicit trafficking and bolster maritime security across the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Rivas)
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44th annual International Ball

Lt. Gen. Jason Voorheis, commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), hosted the 44th Annual International Ball at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, August 29, 2026. Themed “A Night Around the World” the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) sponsored annual event is a longstanding tradition honoring the Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) and the international partnerships underpinning the Air Force’s global security-assistance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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44th annual International Ball

Lt. Gen. Jason Voorheis, commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), hosted the 44th Annual International Ball at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, August 29, 2026. Themed “A Night Around the World” the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) sponsored annual event is a longstanding tradition honoring the Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) and the international partnerships underpinning the Air Force’s global security-assistance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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44th annual International Ball

Lt. Gen. Jason Voorheis, commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), hosted the 44th Annual International Ball at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, August 29, 2026. Themed “A Night Around the World” the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) sponsored annual event is a longstanding tradition honoring the Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) and the international partnerships underpinning the Air Force’s global security-assistance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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44th annual International Ball

Lt. Gen. Jason Voorheis, commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), hosted the 44th Annual International Ball at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, August 29, 2026. Themed “A Night Around the World” the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) sponsored annual event is a longstanding tradition honoring the Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) and the international partnerships underpinning the Air Force’s global security-assistance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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44th annual International Ball

Lt. Gen. Jason Voorheis, commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), hosted the 44th Annual International Ball at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, August 29, 2026. Themed “A Night Around the World” the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) sponsored annual event is a longstanding tradition honoring the Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) and the international partnerships underpinning the Air Force’s global security-assistance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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44th annual International Ball

Lt. Gen. Jason Voorheis, commander, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), hosted the 44th Annual International Ball at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, August 29, 2026. Themed “A Night Around the World” the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) sponsored annual event is a longstanding tradition honoring the Foreign Liaison Officers (FLOs) and the international partnerships underpinning the Air Force’s global security-assistance mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)
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Chief master sergeants and senior enlisted leaders from across Air Force Materiel Command pose for a group photo during the AFMC Chief Orientation Course Aug. 18, 2026, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The course brought together approximately 37 newly selected and promoted chief master sergeants representing all six AFMC centers, 15 installations, and Airmen supporting space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
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(Left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Timothy J. Wieser, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Labrador, Air Force Sustainment Center command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Sevin Balkuvvar, Air Force Test Center command chief, discuss leadership concepts during a panel at the Air Force Materiel Command Chief Orientation Course Aug. 18, 2026, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The course brought together approximately 37 newly selected and promoted chief master sergeants representing all six AFMC centers, 15 installations, and Airmen supporting space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs
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AFMC Chief Orientation Course

Chief Master Sgt. James “Bill” E. Fitch II, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, delivers closing remarks during the AFMC Chief Orientation Course, Aug. 18, 2026, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The course provided newly selected and promoted chief master sergeants with a strategic foundation in the AFMC mission and enterprise-level leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)
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