News

Feb. 14, 2020
Mobile app supports new hire process

A new mobile application feature aims to make the on-boarding process and first days of work easier for civilian new hires across the Air Force Materiel Command. The “Newcomers” feature on the AFMC instance of the Air Force Connect mobile application provides new employees with step-by-step
Feb. 11, 2020
Team MXS Facilitates First-Ever Total Force Integrated Resilience Week

Team MXS crafted a Resiliency Week in December 2019, where a team of six Master Resilience Trainers and Integrated Resilience Training Assistants, took on the important task of selecting course material, organizing, and conducting a total of 12 classes for 101 Active Duty and Air National Guardsmen
Feb. 10, 2020
Ready to Respond: 78th SFS member takes prompt action to save man’s life

78th Security Forces Squadron Airman saves a man from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot.
Feb. 5, 2020
AFMC virtual town hall updates command, focuses on readiness

The theme of readiness wove throughout the Air Force Materiel Command Virtual Town Hall, Feb. 3. Resiliency, fitness, the AFMC We Need, Space Force and more among the topics of focus during the hour-long event. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stan Cadell, AFMC senior
Jan. 29, 2020
573rd CMXS keeps aircraft parts in supply at Robins, worldwide to keep mission in air

Mechanics, machinists, plastic workers and more make up the more than 200-member team responsible for supporting weapon systems and manufacturing of parts on the F-15, C-5, C-17 and C-130 aircraft. Additionally, the squadron supports the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft
Jan. 29, 2020
Combatting hypoxia: Robins flight prepares aircrews to recognize signs

At Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, the Aerospace and Operational Physiology Training Flight with the 461st Operations Support Squadron trains aircrew members on the dangers of hypoxia in a safe environment using a Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device.
Jan. 28, 2020
PRIDE Revealed: A Commander’s Commentary

Col. Brian Moore, Robins Installation Commander, reveals his priorities for Team Robins. He envisions a culture based on PRIDE: “People, Readiness, Innovation, Drive and Excellence.”
Jan. 24, 2020
AFMC launches new holistic resiliency effort

The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a new initiative that aims to increase unit cohesion and connectedness by emphasizing a culture that holistically builds mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness across the enterprise. Driven by the Air Force Resilience Tactical Pause held in fall
Jan. 22, 2020
Robins Tax Center information for 2019 tax season

The Robins Tax Center will be open from Feb. 10 through April 10 at the Horizons Event Center.
Jan. 21, 2020
AFMC standardizes on-boarding, civilian acculturation

New civilian employees can expect to get on the job faster as a result of a new, standardized Air Force Materiel Command Civilian Acculturation Program. The acculturation program aims to decrease on-boarding time while increasing effectiveness, ultimately setting employees up for success.