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Feb. 25, 2020
Oklahoma commanders collaborate for state change

Military commanders across Oklahoma are using their collective voice to encourage positive change in support of military installations and their populations. Air Force and Navy senior leaders from Tinker, Altus and Vance Air Force Bases, as well as the Oklahoma National Guard, convened at Altus
Feb. 20, 2020
DoD to restructure 50 hospitals, clinics to improve readiness

The Department of Defense announced plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world.Military readiness includes making sure
Feb. 14, 2020
Mobile app supports new hire process

A new mobile application feature aims to make the on-boarding process and first days of work easier for civilian new hires across the Air Force Materiel Command. The “Newcomers” feature on the AFMC instance of the Air Force Connect mobile application provides new employees with step-by-step
Feb. 5, 2020
AFMC virtual town hall updates command, focuses on readiness

The theme of readiness wove throughout the Air Force Materiel Command Virtual Town Hall, Feb. 3. Resiliency, fitness, the AFMC We Need, Space Force and more among the topics of focus during the hour-long event. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., AFMC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stan Cadell, AFMC senior
Feb. 4, 2020
735 SCOG impresses Gen. Kirkland during his visit to JBLE

During normal day-to-day functions, it may be easy to take for granted the tools of one’s specific trade. However, if a unit is not properly equipped, their mission can come to a screeching halt and possibly cost lives.
Jan. 24, 2020
AFMC launches new holistic resiliency effort

The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a new initiative that aims to increase unit cohesion and connectedness by emphasizing a culture that holistically builds mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness across the enterprise. Driven by the Air Force Resilience Tactical Pause held in fall
Jan. 13, 2020
Innovative training for new hires at Robins

The next generation of Team Robins employees is coming on-board at the Middle Georgia base. They are fresh out of college or technical schools ready to apply their knowledge in sustaining the Air Force’s most sophisticated weapons systems. As these new workers are hired, they must get further
Dec. 23, 2019
AFSC commander sends holiday message

Teammates,Another year of world-class efforts from a workforce of a dedicated Airmen has come and gone. I remain awed by the innovators and motivators among us who faithfully execute the mission, day-in and day-out. Each month reminds me of the profound accomplishments that take place in our air
Dec. 20, 2019
Q&A: Center command chief discusses AFSC, says ‘it’s an honor serving beside you’

Chief Master Sgt. Gary Sharp, Air Force Sustainment Center command chief, recently visited Hill Air Force Base during a ‘move the flag’ visit. While at Hill AFB, he took time to discuss his career and role as the senior enlisted leader for AFSC.
Dec. 19, 2019
Headquarters AFSC relocates to Hill AFB for ‘move the flag’

As part of a recurring effort to immerse Air Force Sustainment Center leadership in the local work force mission and communities around the base, Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, AFSC commander, Kevin Stamey, AFSC executive director, and other center leadership visited Hill Air Force Base Dec. 8-14 as part