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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Parmer, 9th Munitions Squadron (MUNS) commander (center), stands next to Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Diamond, 9th MUNS senior enlisted leader, and Chief Master Sgt. Heather Jerrell, Air Force Materiel Command munitions career-field functional manager, during the joint Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004 graduation and 40th AFCOMAC anniversary ceremony on March 27, 2026, at Beale Air Force Base, California. AFCOMAC provides advanced training in mass combat ammunition planning and production, preparing personnel to establish bomb dumps and build thousands of live munitions in realistic, bare-base scenarios through its Combat Ammunition and Production (CAPP) course and Senior Leader Aerial Munitions Course (SLAM-C). The first class was held in 1986 at Sierra Army Depot, California, and moved to Beale AFB in 1991. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

Retired U.S. Air Force members that were part of the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center’s (AFCOMAC) first cadre present the Outstanding Performer award for AFCOMAC class 2026-004 to Staff Sgt. Elijah Cruz, 649th Munitions Squadron (MUNS) munitions technician, during the joint class 2026-004 graduation and 40th AFCOMAC anniversary ceremony on March 27, 2026, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Hosted by the 9th MUNS, AFCOMAC provides advanced training in mass combat ammunition planning and production, preparing personnel to establish bomb dumps and build thousands of live munitions in realistic, bare-base scenarios through its Combat Ammunition and Production (CAPP) course and Senior Leader Aerial Munitions Course (SLAM-C). AFCOMAC class 2026-004 consisted of a joint force featuring Airmen, Sailors and Marines and broke the AFCOMAC record for the highest amount of munitions built, 915, along with the fewest discrepancies. The first class was held in 1986 at Sierra Army Depot, California, devised and led by the first cadre. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

The U.S. Air Force 9th Munitions Squadron provided a commemorative patch to be worn by Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of AFCOMAC held during a joint graduation and anniversary ceremony on March 27, 2026, at Beale Air Force Base, California. AFCOMAC provides advanced training in mass combat ammunition planning and production, preparing personnel to establish bomb dumps and build thousands of live munitions in realistic, bare-base scenarios through its Combat Ammunition and Production (CAPP) course and Senior Leader Aerial Munitions Course (SLAM-C). AFCOMAC class 2026-004 consisted of a joint force featuring Airmen, Sailors and Marines and broke the AFCOMAC record for the highest amount of munitions built, 915, along with the fewest discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Heather Jerrell, Air Force Materiel Command munitions career-field functional manager, speaks to Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004 during the joint graduation and 40th AFCOMAC anniversary ceremony on March 27, 2026, at Beale Air Force Base, California. AFCOMAC provides advanced training in mass combat ammunition planning and production, preparing personnel to establish bomb dumps and build thousands of live munitions in realistic, bare-base scenarios through its Combat Ammunition and Production (CAPP) course and Senior Leader Aerial Munitions Course (SLAM-C). AFCOMAC courses are required for those in the munitions career field looking to complete their upgrade training to receive their 7- and 9- skill levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Parmer, 9th Munitions Squadron (MUNS) commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Diamon 9th MUNS senior enlisted leader, present Senior Airman Camille Moran, 9th MUNS munitions technician, with the “9th MUNS Small Bombs Superior Performer” certificate of achievement during the joint graduation and 40th AFCOMAC anniversary ceremony on March 27, 2026, at Beale Air Force Base, California. AFCOMAC class 2026-004 consisted of a joint force of Airmen, Sailors and Marines and broke the AFCOMAC record for the highest amount of munitions built, 915, along with the fewest discrepancies. AFCOMAC provides advanced training in mass combat ammunition planning and production, preparing personnel to establish bomb dumps and build thousands of live munitions in realistic, bare-base scenarios through its Combat Ammunition and Production (CAPP) course and Senior Leader Aerial Munitions Course (SLAM-C). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004 receive applause as they officially graduate during the joint graduation and 40th AFCOMAC anniversary ceremony on March 27, 2026, at Beale Air Force Base, California. AFCOMAC class 2026-004 consisted of a joint force featuring Airmen, Sailors and Marines and broke the AFCOMAC record for the highest amount of munitions built, 915, along with the fewest discrepancies. AFCOMAC provides advanced training in mass combat ammunition planning and production, preparing personnel to establish bomb dumps and build thousands of live munitions in realistic, bare-base scenarios through its Combat Ammunition and Production (CAPP) course and Senior Leader Aerial Munitions Course (SLAM-C). (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jon Eberlan, Air Combat Command director of logistics, engineering and force protection, speaks to Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004 during the joint graduation and 40th AFCOMAC anniversary ceremony on March 27, 2026, at Beale Air Force Base, California. AFCOMAC provides advanced training in mass combat ammunition planning and production, preparing personnel to establish bomb dumps and build thousands of live munitions in realistic, bare-base scenarios through its Combat Ammunition and Production (CAPP) course and Senior Leader Aerial Munitions Course (SLAM-C). AFCOMAC courses are required for those in the munitions career field looking to complete their upgrade training to receive their 7- and 9- skill levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

Retired U.S. Air Force members that were part of the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center’s (AFCOMAC) first cadre lead an ammo morale chant during the joint ceremony for the graduation of AFCOMAC class 2026-004 and the 40th AFCOMAC anniversary on March 27, 2026, at Beale Air Force Base, California. AFCOMAC provides advanced training in mass combat ammunition planning and production, preparing personnel to establish bomb dumps and build thousands of live munitions in realistic, bare-base scenarios through its Combat Ammunition and Production (CAPP) course and Senior Leader Aerial Munitions Course (SLAM-C). The first class was held in 1986 at Sierra Army Depot, California, devised and led by the first cadre. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Diamond, 9th Munitions Squadron senior enlisted leader, speaks to Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004 during the joint graduation and 40th AFCOMAC anniversary ceremony on March 27, 2026, at Beale Air Force Base, California. AFCOMAC provides advanced training in mass combat ammunition planning and production, preparing personnel to establish bomb dumps and build thousands of live munitions in realistic, bare-base scenarios through its Combat Ammunition and Production (CAPP) course and Senior Leader Aerial Munitions Course (SLAM-C). AFCOMAC courses are required for those in the munitions career field looking to complete their upgrade training to receive their 7- and 9- skill levels. AFCOMAC class 2026-004 consisted of a joint force featuring Airmen, Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Frederick A. Brown)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Airmen participating in Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004, assemble GBU-12 munitions during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen and Marines prepared live munitions to support 24-hour sortie requirements while strengthening mission-critical skills. With its first class held in 1986, AFCOMAC celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Sharon Kinghorn)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

A U.S. Navy Sailor participating in Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004, assembles GBU-56 munitions during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen, Marines and Sailors prepared live munitions to support 24-hour sortie requirements while strengthening mission-critical skills. With its first class held in 1986, AFCOMAC celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Sharon Kinghorn)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Airmen and U.S. Marines participating in Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004, assemble GBU-56 munitions during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen and Marines prepared live munitions to support 24-hour sortie requirements while strengthening mission-critical skills. With its first class held in 1986, AFCOMAC celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Sharon Kinghorn)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Air Force Airmen participating in Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004, assemble GBU-12 munitions during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen, Marines and Sailors prepared live munitions to support 24-hour sortie requirements while strengthening mission-critical skills. With its first class held in 1986, AFCOMAC celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Sharon Kinghorn)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Cruz, 649th Munitions Squadron munitions technician, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Dykes 96th Maintenance Group munitions technician, prepare AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) for air cargo shipment to a simulated forward-deployed location during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen prepared live munitions to support 24-hour sortie requirements while strengthening mission-critical skills. With its first class held in 1986, Air Force Combat Ammunition Center celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ty'Jaih Wallace)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Bennett, 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions technician, secures a low tail drag kit to a 500-pound bomb during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen prepared live munitions to support 24-hour sortie requirements while strengthening mission-critical skills. With its first class held in 1986, Air Force Combat Ammunition Center celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ty'Jaih Wallace)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Airmen and U.S. Marines assigned to the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004, assemble GBU-12 munitions during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen and Marines prepared live munitions to support 24-hour sortie requirements while strengthening mission-critical skills. With its first class held in 1986, AFCOMAC celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ty'Jaih Wallace)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

Airmen and Marines assigned to the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC) class 2026-004, assemble GBU-12 munitions during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen prepared live munitions to support 24-hour sortie requirements while strengthening mission-critical skills. With its first class held in 1986, Air Force Combat Ammunition Center celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ty'Jaih Wallace)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

GBU-12 munitions rest on a trailer during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen built live munitions for 24-hour sortie requirements while refining planning, assembly and movement skills. With its first class held in 1986, AFCOMAC celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ty'Jaih Wallace)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blaine Burton, 9th Air Force Combat Ammunition Center student, stores unused equipment in a munitions trailer storage compartment during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen built live munitions for 24-hour sortie requirements while refining planning, assembly and movement skills. With its first class held in 1986, AFCOMAC celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ty'Jaih Wallace)
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AFCOMAC Celebrates 40 years of Producing Warfighters for Global Combat Airpower

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Rivas, 3rd Munitions Squadron munitions technician, secures ordnance on a trailer for transport during a fragmentation order preparation exercise at Beale Air Force Base, California, March 20, 2026. Airmen built live munitions for 24-hour sortie requirements while refining planning, assembly and movement skills. With its first class held in 1986, AFCOMAC celebrated its 40th anniversary with the graduation of class 2026-004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ty'Jaih Wallace)
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