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Former leader forum provides update on AMCOM lines of effort
November 17, 2020 — U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command leaders – past and present – connected virtually Nov. 6 for a command update. Don Nitti, AMCOM deputy to the commanding general, welcomed the group in the absence of AMCOM Commanding General Maj. Gen. Todd Royar, who was called away for another mission... MORE

Army aviation, missiles at heart of service – both in, out of uniform
November 12, 2020 — “Once a Soldier, always a Soldier.” It’s a phrase often uttered by Soldiers currently serving and those who’ve taken off the uniform... MORE

AMCOM Veteran Spotlight: Navy veteran adds Huntsville to her extensive list of places she’s visited, lived
November 12, 2020 — In 2006, 19-year-old Denise Lhamon made a decision that led her to some adventures the rest of us never get the opportunity to experience. ... MORE

Alabama native recounts Army service, journey to Redstone Arsenal
November 12, 2020 — For almost 23 years, Ray Campbell was a logistics officer in the U.S. Army... MORE

AMCOM G-1’s chief of training reflects on life skills she learned in the Navy
November 12, 2020 — As a recent high school graduate from a small North Carolina town, Tanya Allbritten had choices to make... MORE

AMCOM Logistics Center deputy reflects on his Army service, providing support to Soldiers
November 12, 2020 — In 1985, “Back to the Future” turned out to be the highest-grossing movie of the year and game systems like Nintendo were incredibly popular... MORE

AMCOM attorney edges out others for AMC award
November 12, 2020 — Of 364 eligible attorneys in the U.S. Army Materiel Command’s footprint, seven were nominated to vie for AMC’s highest award for lawyers. ... MORE

Corpus Christi Army Depot's (CCAD) Material Engineers utilize Scanning Electron Microscope for Helicopter Forensics
September 16, 2020 — CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - In a variety of 'hit' television shows, forensic investigations and crime scenes investigator are often glamorized. Appealing to an audience desire to find the truth and the lure of investigating accidents. In real life, the Analytical Investigation Branch of Corpus Christi Army Depot's team with CCAD’s material engineers can discover how a helicopter accident may have occurred utilizing the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)... MORE

Jack Worthington Jr, Dorian Lucero, Jonathan Ramirez in front of scanning electron machine

New policy addresses 3D parts for Army aircraft
September 8, 2020 — As the Army explores the potential of some advanced manufacturing methods and 3D-printed parts to maintain and sustain its aviation fleet, recently published guidance aims to strike a balance between safety, improvements to readiness and escalating costs... MORE

A UH-60L fuselage and operational helicopter were transported from Corpus Christi Army Depot to Wichita State University where researchers at the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) will create a virtual model of the work horse of Army aviation. U.S. Army photo by Ervey Martinez.

Safety of Flight messages save lives
July 23, 2020 — Safety of Flight messages are high-priority notifications pertaining to any defect or hazardous condition of an Army-fielded system that can cause personal injury, death, or damage to the system. SOF messages can restrict specific performance capabilities, operational limits, or require immediate maintenance actions for a variety of reasons that could include material defect conditions. Depending on the severity of the defect, the entire fleet or a portion of the fleet could be grounded... MORE

A non-conforming seal found inside an operational engine. Note the deformation of the honeycomb seal as it separated from the housing.