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Gen. Donald Hoffman

Commentary: Courage in uncertain times fueled founding fathers' drive to independence

Gen. Donald Hoffman Commander, Air Force Materiel Command

Last updated Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 2:53pm

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force is no stranger to uncertainty, change and challenge. The 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review outlines four priorities for the Department of Defense: Prevail in today's wars, prevent and deter conflict, prepare to defeat adversaries and succeed in a wide range of contingencies, and preserve and enhance the all- volunteer force. All of this must be accomplished with level to diminishing resources.

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Commander's Log: AFMC Warriors ...

Gen. Donald Hoffman AFMC Commander

Last updated Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 12:36pm

Over the past few months we witnessed several lapses in personal and organizational accountability within the command. In light of these disappointments, I want to re-emphasize our Air Force "Core Values." I expect all Air Force Materiel Command members, military and civilian, to embody "Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do."

We cannot accomplish our mission without this focus on integrity, service and excellence. To quote a famous coach ...

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Commentary: Major accomplishments mark outstanding AFMC year

Gen. Donald Hoffman AFMC commander

Last updated Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 9:23am

WRIGHT-PATTERSON Air Force Base, Ohio -- As 2009 comes to a close, it's important I say thank you to everyone in Air Force Materiel Command, and to your families, for your hard work and dedicated service to our command and the Air Force. Your skills, talents and professionalism have resulted in a year full of AFMC accomplishments.

We've made significant strides in increased civilian hiring. More than 1,700 new employees were hired through job fairs, partnerships with universities, recruitment initiatives and more.

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Commander's Log: Give thanks and be safe this Thanksgiving season

Gen. Donald Hoffman Commander

Last updated Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 8:28am

Commander's Log: Give thanks and be safe this Thanksgiving season

Air Force Materiel Command Warriors --

Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to reflect on everything in life we have to be thankful for. Many of your celebrations will involve traveling to see family and friends. I challenge you with one of AFMC's top priorities: Nurture and protect your people and families.

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AFMC Commander: A look ahead, and back

Gen. Donald Hoffman Commander

Last updated Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 2:57pm

AFMC Warriors:The upcoming Labor Day weekend will close out the 2009 "Critical Safety Days of Summer" campaign. Unfortunately, we lost four of our civilian team members this summer in off-duty accidents. I implore all of you to remain vigilant over the long weekend and ask that we all do our utmost to make decisions that minimize risk to ourselves and others in all our activities.

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