Air Force Materiel Command.
United States Air Force major command responsible for development, acquisition, maintenance, and logistics
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Operational lessons from Ukraine are informing readiness efforts, with depot-level capabilities being tested in the UK involving Air Mobility Command and Air Force Materiel Command.Some support1 report
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Jason Lindsey was the Deputy commander of acquisition for AFMC, while Lester Lyles commanded AFMC during the 9/11 attacks.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and AFMC were involved in operations at Wright-Patterson AFB during the 9/11 attacks.Some support1 report
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A partnership between Air Force Materiel Command and DLA is streamlining parts and support through acquisition and sustainment experts.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Air Force Materiel Command and Defense Logistics Agency partnered to identify parts delays following a fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Boeing secured contracts for F-18 systems and spare parts from the U.S. Navy, alongside Air Force contracts.Some support1 report
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AFMC supports DARPA testing requirements at Edwards Air Force Base, overseeing major operational bases.Some support1 report
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Vertex Aerospace secured a contract to provide logistics support for the C-12 aircraft fleet for Air Force Materiel Command.Well supported5 reports
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Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking input on how to apply AI to Command and Control (C2) systems.Some support3 reports
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Air Force Materiel Command oversees the procurement process.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
Gone quiet
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Around Air Force Materiel Command this week
News at the entities that move Air Force Materiel Command most-
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base StructuralBase K-9 units at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base responded to a bomb threat on September 24, 2026.Moves Air Force Materiel Command
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Defense Logistics Agency OperationalThe Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contracted New Balance to supply military footwear.Moves Air Force Materiel Command
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Air Force Research Laboratory OperationalAF Life Cycle Management Center is contracting with DZYNE Technologies to upgrade the US military's unmanned aircraft fleet using the ULTRA platform.Moves Air Force Materiel Command
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Edwards Air Force Base StructuralBoeing provides weapon systems officers and pilots for operations at Edwards Air Force Base, with Alexander Davis being from Lancaster.Moves Air Force Materiel Command
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Afghanistan Shared contextRefugees from Afghanistan are arriving in Australia, coinciding with One Nation's pledge to reduce temporary migrants.Moves Air Force Materiel Command
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Middle East Shared contextAuthorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Moves Air Force Materiel Command
Connections
The 13 strongest of 24, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Structural
The Air Force Materiel Command maintains its headquarters at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
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Linda Hurry Structural
Linda Hurry holds the command role for the Air Force Materiel Command.
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Jason Lindsey Structural
Jason Lindsey held the formal role of deputy commander of acquisition for Air Force Materiel Command.
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Lester Lyles Structural
Lester Lyles held the command role for Air Force Materiel Command during specific historical events.
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Structural
AFTC provides critical testing support and operational environment required for DARPA's research and development programs.
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Edwards Air Force Base Structural
Air Force Materiel Command exercises oversight and command authority over Edwards Air Force Base.
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Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Structural
The Materiel Command provides the organizational and procurement oversight structure for the Life Cycle Management Center.
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Defense Logistics Agency Operational
The agencies maintain a functional partnership to streamline parts and support logistics for operational readiness.
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Afghanistan Shared context
AFMC operated in Afghanistan to support the broader Air Force mission there.
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Dayton Shared context
AFMC utilized Dayton as the location for leadership gatherings and industry events.
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Middle East Shared context
Air Force Materiel Command deployed cargo planes to theaters within the Middle East region.
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Kirtland Air Force Base Shared context
A commander associated with Air Force Materiel Command served at Kirtland Air Force Base.
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Air Force Research Laboratory Operational
Air Force Research Laboratory provides input on AI applications for C2 systems to Air Force Materiel Command.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- Operational lessons from Ukraine are informing readiness efforts, with depot-level capabilities being tested in the UK involving Air Mobility Command and Air Force Materiel Command.
- Jason Lindsey was the Deputy commander of acquisition for AFMC, while Lester Lyles commanded AFMC during the 9/11 attacks.
- The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and AFMC were involved in operations at Wright-Patterson AFB during the 9/11 attacks.
- A partnership between Air Force Materiel Command and DLA is streamlining parts and support through acquisition and sustainment experts.
- Air Force Materiel Command and Defense Logistics Agency partnered to identify parts delays following a fatal B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base.