21 Jul 2020

Virtual orientation prepares new leaders for success

More than 50 first-time commanders and civilian materiel leaders were prepped for success during the first virtual Air Force Materiel Command Squadron Leader Orientation, July 7-17. The event, held for the first time ever in a completely online format, included briefings on AFMC and subordinate center missions, panel discussions, mentorship sessions and workshops on topics ranging from leadership expectations to information on legal, financial and support programs and resources, diversity and more.

10 Jul 2020

DoD launches effort to collect 8,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma

The Air Force is participating in a Department of Defense-wide effort to further investigate the benefits of convalescent blood plasma.

9 Jun 2020

Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option

Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.

19 May 2020

AFMC preparing for next phase of COVID-19 operations

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As states across the U.S. begin to slowly reopen their economies, Air Force Materiel Command leaders are similarly readying to return to full mission capacity following major disruptions caused by COVID-19.The plan is for AFMC’s six centers and eight installations to reconstitute and begin to reopen

13 May 2020

COVID-19 risk demonstrates importance of keeping healthy

Though people of all ages are affected by coronavirus, many of those who develop severe complications after contracting it have preexisting medical conditions.