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Oct. 2, 2020
‘AFMC We Need’ continues to drive change

One year after its launch, the Air Force Materiel Command 'AFMC We Need' initiative continues to drive success across the mission, bringing positive change and improvements, moving the command closer to the ideal set in motion by the operation’s pursuit.
Sept. 16, 2020
Acquisition chief calls for disruptive agility, new digital paradigm

During his Matrix-inspired virtual keynote, Roper discussed the accomplishments and the future of acquisition for the Department of the Air Force while calling for disruptive agility in order to remain competitive in an ever-innovating global security environment.
Aug. 6, 2020
Kessel Run panel talks path to production

Kessel Run experts detail their path to production for digital applications during a virtual question and answer July 30.
July 31, 2020
Small business panel discusses COVID-19 impact, market research

Jeff Emmons, the director of Small Business Programs here, discussed innovative contract and acquisition strategies for small businesses during a virtual meeting with the Hanscom Representatives Association July 28.
July 1, 2020
AFMC launches Spark Tank competition

Air Force Materiel Command Airmen are invited to submit innovative, game-changing ideas to compete in the AFMC Spark Tank competition.The submitters of the top five, most innovative, game-changing ideas will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges during the AFMC Senior Leader Conference this
July 1, 2020
Spark Tank 2021 encourages leadership to support Airmen ideas

The annual campaign is designed to spur and empower innovative ideas from Airmen to further strengthen Air Force culture and capabilities.
March 13, 2020
Acquisition innovation highlighted at New Horizons

At the annual New Horizons event March 10-11, Department of Defense and Air Force speakers highlighted acquisition successes and also looked to the future.
Feb. 28, 2020
Vice Chief’s Challenge is back — to save Airmen time

That’s the intent of this year‘s Vice Chief’s Challenge, which will allow Airmen to pitch ideas and solve problems related to automation or elimination of menial tasks.
Jan. 16, 2020
AFMC seeks innovative ideas through Ideascale Campaign

To support the drive to deliver what the Air Force needs at the speed of relevance, Airmen and civilians from across the Air Force Materiel Command enterprise are invited to submit innovative ideas and solutions to improve the AFMC mission through the U.S Air Force Ideation Platform, or Ideascale,
Jan. 3, 2020
Hanscom NCOs have new PME flexibility

The Air Force’s Personnel Center has created a new scheduling system that allows noncommissioned officers to choose when they attend the NCO Academy, Senior NCO Academy and Chief Leadership Course.

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