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  • This Memorial Day, reflect on true meaning

    It was nearly 150 years ago that our nation first observed a day of remembrance for those who died in service to the United States of America.Over the years, more than one million American Soldiers, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, Marines and Airmen have given their lives in defense of our great nation.

  • AFMC promotes Strengthening Workplace Relationships campaign

    During the months of April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Strengthening Workplace Relationships campaign.Building and maintaining good work relationships is the key to a positive work environment. Many full-time employees spend more of their waking hours with fellow staff than

  • Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign kicks-off at AEDC

    This year's Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) Campaign is March 23 - May 1. All military, active and retired, are encouraged to participate in donating to this charity.Non-military individuals may participate as well. This year our goal is $1,382. We can exceed this goal!Only active duty military and

  • AFMC’s enlisted Airmen honor commander with Order of the Sword

    In an event steeped in medieval symbolism and military tradition, Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger was inducted into the AFMC Order of the Sword during a ceremony Feb. 5, 2015, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.The Order of the Sword is the highest honor the

  • Base Legal Office offers tax help

    The 2014 income tax season has arrived and the Arnold Air Force Base Legal Office is offering free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for eligible personnel.All service members on active duty, retirees, and their dependents are eligible to receive these free services. This year the Legal Office

  • AEDC ready to participate in Relay For Life

    This year's Coffee County Relay For Life is April 24 at the Coffee County Fairgrounds. Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) employees are encouraged to participate in the 2015 fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.Relay For Life is not a race, it is an event to raise money and

  • AEDC ready to participate in Relay For Life

    This year's Coffee County Relay For Life is April 24 in Manchester. AEDC employees are encouraged to participate in the 2015 fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.Relay For Life is not a race, it is an event to raise money and awareness for cancer research. A new twist to Relay For Life this

  • Holiday reflection illuminates successful year

    Despite the increased activity the holiday season often brings, this time of year also presents an opportunity for reflection. I would like to thank all AFMC personnel for your exceptional dedication and professionalism in meeting our mission of equipping our Air Force for world dominant airpower. I

  • Dealing with holiday stress at work

    Everyone is familiar with the tension that the holidays can cause at home, but the workplace can be similarly frantic and filled with anxiety during the season. Having the added pressures of holiday-shortened deadlines, end-of-year demands, and similarly stressed customers, to name a few.With the