News

Jan. 8, 2020
AFMC command team to host virtual town hall

The Air Force Materiel Command commander, Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., along with AFMC command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, will host a command-wide virtual town hall Feb. 3, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. ET. The town hall will stream live on the AFMC Facebook page with opportunities for participants
Jan. 7, 2020
Optimizing performance, safety through sleep and fatigue management

When it comes to the Air Force, fatigue is characterized as "the state of tiredness associated with long hours of work, prolonged periods without sleep, physiologic stressors of the flight environment or the requirement to work at times that are out of sync with the body's circadian, or biological
Jan. 3, 2020
Air Force to solicit 75th birthday theme ideas

Concepts for the 75th birthday theme should consider inclusiveness of multi-domain operations, capture Airmen’s innovation and reflect the Air Force’s heritage over the last 75 years.
Dec. 23, 2019
AFSC commander sends holiday message

Teammates,Another year of world-class efforts from a workforce of a dedicated Airmen has come and gone. I remain awed by the innovators and motivators among us who faithfully execute the mission, day-in and day-out. Each month reminds me of the profound accomplishments that take place in our air
Dec. 20, 2019
Q&A: Center command chief discusses AFSC, says ‘it’s an honor serving beside you’

Chief Master Sgt. Gary Sharp, Air Force Sustainment Center command chief, recently visited Hill Air Force Base during a ‘move the flag’ visit. While at Hill AFB, he took time to discuss his career and role as the senior enlisted leader for AFSC.
Dec. 19, 2019
Headquarters AFSC relocates to Hill AFB for ‘move the flag’

As part of a recurring effort to immerse Air Force Sustainment Center leadership in the local work force mission and communities around the base, Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, AFSC commander, Kevin Stamey, AFSC executive director, and other center leadership visited Hill Air Force Base Dec. 8-14 as part
Dec. 18, 2019
Gold Star Holiday Tree stands as symbol for those who made ultimate sacrifice

For the second consecutive year, Robins’ Airman & Family Readiness Center is helping Gold Star families honor the memory of their loved ones who died in military conflicts with a special holiday tree, adorned in ornaments commemorating each life lost.
Dec. 11, 2019
Lt. Gen. Kirkland provides readiness update to Congress

Air Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee on Nov. 21.The testimony pertained to the organic industrial base within the United States Air Force, and allowed the general to update the members
Dec. 10, 2019
AFMC announces the winners of the 2019 Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Medical Service Awards

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio. – The Air Force Materiel Command is pleased to announce the following 2019 Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Medical Service Award Winners by corps: MEDICAL SERVICE CORPSMedical Logistics Team of the Year: Medical Logistics Flight, 96th Medical Group, Eglin
Dec. 8, 2019
Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1

The Defense Department has expanded commissary and Military Service Exchange access.