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  • Commander ‘moving the flag’ to other AFSC bases

    Air Force Sustainment Center leadership will relocate its headquarters for one week to the two other major bases within AFSC throughout 2019.The “move the flag” visits are an effort to immerse leadership in the local work force mission and communities around the command. The first effort took place at Robins AFB this week. “The goal of
  • During her visit Nov. 16, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced that Tinker Air Force Base has been chosen as the future site for depot maintenance and sustainment of the B-21 Raider, the next generation long-range strike bomber. Wilson is shown at the podium during the announcement.

    Air Force Secretary announces Tinker home for B-21 Raider maintenance

    Tinker Air Force Base has been selected as the maintenance hub for the B-21 Raider — a new Air Force bomber expected to be delivered in the mid-2020s.Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the decision Nov. 16 in a media opportunity at the base. She said Tinker AFB was selected because of its experience and expertise in large aircraft
  • F-35A pilots from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wing prepare for takeoff as part of a combat power exercise at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The exercise aims to confirm their ability to quickly employ a large force of jets against air and ground targets, and demonstrate the readiness and lethality of the F-35 Lightning II. As the first combat-ready F-35 units in the Air Force, the 388th and 419th FWs are ready to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. (United States Air Force photo/Cynthia Griggs)

    COMBAT POWER: Our best photos

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Hill’s 388th and 419th Fighter Wings conducted a combat power exercise Nov. 19 and launched 35 F-35A Lightning IIs within a condensed period of time. Here are the best photos of the day. As the Air Force’s only combat mission ready F-35A units, the 388th and 419th FWs must be prepared to launch any number of aircraft to
  • Pilots from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings taxi F-35As on the runway in preparation for a combat power exercise Nov. 19, 2018, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. During the exersice, the wings confirmed their ability to employ a large force of jets against air and ground targets, demonstrating the readiness and lethality of the F-35 Lightning II. As the first combat-ready F-35 units in the Air Force, the 388th and 419th FWs are ready to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force Photo By Cynthia Griggs)

    F-35A combat power exercise conducted at Hill AFB

    The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Air Force Reserve 419th Fighter Wing conducted a combat power exercise Nov. 19, launching dozens of F-35A Lightning IIs within a condensed period of time.
  • BOLT Program at Hill AFB

    F-35 maintainers at Hill shaping future with BOLT

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah; – After several months, an innovative program in the 388th Fighter Wing is proving it has the potential to deliver combat power more efficiently and may shape how the Air Force determines future requirements to sustain F-35A Lightning II operations. “Our Airmen are learning to really unlock the combat potential designed
  • Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center Commander

    AFSC Commander Shares Veterans Day Message

    Teammates,Sunday marks the 99th time our nation will commemorate what is now known as Veterans Day. Those many years ago, President Woodrow Wilson declared it a day to “be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service” and an opportunity for America “to show her sympathy with peace and justice.” By maintaining
  • Partnership improving parts supplies for mechanics

    Partnership improving parts supplies for mechanics

    A parts supply concept is improving support for maintainers at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, and members of the partnership executing the initiative credit the success to their relationship with each other – with an added boost from automation.
  • Air Force Sustainment Center Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland presented the State of Sustainment to attendees at the Logistics Officer Association Symposium at the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Oct. 10. The symposium was held Oct. 9-12 and featured several keynote speakers, an LOA University to provide focused professional development, and breakout sessions on career field management and learning about foundational logistics.

    Symposium brings together logistics professionals

    Hundreds of logistics professionals from around the nation gathered in Oklahoma City Oct. 9 – 12 to attend the Logistics Officer Association Symposium. The yearly event gives individuals from academia, the Department of Defense and industry organizations the opportunity to interact, share ideas and discuss challenges.LOA University sessions, panel
  • 78th MSG units begin to apply AoP principles, see positive change

    78th MSG units begin to apply AoP principles, see positive change

    Art of the Possible has been improving processes at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex since 2012, and now, other Robins Air Force Base units are successfully using the constraints-based management system to increase efficiency.
  • 388th and 419th Fighter Wing F-35A load competition

    388th, 419th FW's weapons load crews compete

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, -- Loading weapons on an aircraft is a coordinated effort, requiring communication, teamwork, precision, and in wartime, speed. The active duty 388th and reserve 419th Fighter Wings recently held a weapons loading competition to test the effectiveness of four weapons crews in all those areas in head-to-head “combat” that
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