Air Force Sustainment Center

Aug. 21, 2020
Under Secretary Lord visits AFSC, OC-ALC

Hon. Ellen Lord, under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, visited Tinker Air Force Base August 18, 2020, to gain an overall understanding of the Air Force Sustainment Center’s mission as the supporting command for readiness in the Air Force.
Aug. 12, 2020
AFSC Commander visits 72nd MDG

Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, center, and Chief Master Sgt. David Flosi, AFSC command chief, visited the 72nd Medical Group's (MDG) clinic at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 5, 2020. The visit allowed Kirkland and Flosi to gain a better understanding of how
Aug. 12, 2020
Plant Services Team builds portable F-15 stands making one-stop maintenance shop

The 402nd Maintenance Group’s Plant Services Team has designed and built mobile stands to support the sustainment mission at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
Aug. 10, 2020
Fitting mission to individual: WR-ALC Ergo techs, workers adapt mission to fit person, reduce injuries

Certified technicians at the Warner Robins Air Logistic Complex Ergonomics Program work with the mindset, “one size, does not fit all.” WR-ALC Ergonomics Program technicians work hand-in-hand with the complex’s total workforce to reduce risk factors that could result in injuries.
Aug. 6, 2020
Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff

In remarks following the formal “Change of Responsibility” ceremony in which he took over from retiring Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff, Brown acknowledged an array of people who influenced his life. Among them were his wife, Sharene, and his parents, as well as a list of Air Force
July 31, 2020
Tinker units collaborate, produce first 3-D printed engine component

Members of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, an Air Force Sustainment Center wing, have produced the first additively manufactured metal component successfully tested on a U.S. Air Force aircraft engine, a significant milestone for future sustainment of aircraft like the E-3 Airborne Warning
July 31, 2020
Aircraft doctors: Non-Destructive testing keep aircraft flying, crews safe

When we’re sick we go to the doctor for a diagnosis but where do aircraft go for unseen issues? Aircraft at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia go to the 558th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection office with the 402nd Maintenance Group for their diagnosis.
July 21, 2020
Virtual orientation prepares new leaders for success

More than 50 first-time commanders and civilian materiel leaders were prepped for success during the first virtual Air Force Materiel Command Squadron Leader Orientation, July 7-17. The event, held for the first time ever in a completely online format, included briefings on AFMC and subordinate
July 16, 2020
635th Supply Chain Operations Wing welcomes new commander

Col. Robert Henderson, out-going 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing commander, relinquishes command of the wing to Col. Chad Ellsworth, in-coming 635th SCOW commander, during a change of command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July, 10, 2020. The 635th SCOW is made up of three groups,
July 16, 2020
AFSC command team visits Team Robins

The Air Force Sustainment Center command team visited Robins Air Force Base for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex change of command. While they were here, they took the opportunity to receive various mission updates from around the installation.