Jan. 19, 2021 Tinker technical sergeant receives Bronze Star A technical sergeant from Tinker Air Force Base’s 72nd Operational Support Squadron received the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Syria and Iraq. Tech. Sgt. Joe Lopez Jr. received the decoration in a Jan. 13, 2021, ceremony held on Tinker’s diagonal Runway 13/31. From Oct. 10, 2019, to March 31,
Jan. 19, 2021 Installation Support Done Right: Ensuring readiness in the global fight The 78th Air Base Wing conducted a deployment mobility exercise Jan. 4-12 at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
Jan. 18, 2021 Civilian Developmental Education key to leadership, growth Ensuring civilian Airmen are prepared to fulfill and excel in leadership positions across the command is the driving force behind the dedicated effort by Air Force Materiel Command leaders to encourage employees to apply for upcoming Civilian Development Education opportunities.
Jan. 15, 2021 30 YEARS LATER: Tinker plays big role in Gulf War victory When the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander said in 1991 he was “proud of the tremendous contribution Tinker personnel and associates have made thus far,” Maj. Gen. Joseph K. Spiers might have been talking about their day-to-day activities, year-after-year accomplishments or even those
Jan. 14, 2021 Honor through Action Standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial delivering the now-famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stirred hearts and made clear the urgency of equality for all. It was an important moment in our shared American journey. In context of 1963, the speech was a bold challenge to
Jan. 14, 2021 Accountability Task Force completes initial assessment, identifies way ahead for AFMC The Air Force Materiel Command convened an Accountability Task Force to examine a variety of factors that affect accountability across the organization and has recommended actions to address those issues.
Jan. 12, 2021 Software Group civilian performs lifesaving act Show the world how to be better through actions. Lead by example. Those were some of the thoughts that prompted William Kinney to leap into action when he came upon an overturned vehicle accident. On July 11, Kinney, a member of the 558th Software Engineering Squadron, assessed the situation and
Jan. 12, 2021 PRIDE: From Middle Georgia to the front lines (Commentary) It can be difficult to visualize how our garrison occupations are directly linked to war-winning combat capabilities. However, this link can easily be made by the members at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
Jan. 8, 2021 Robins personnel receive first COVID-19 vaccine shots The 78th Medical Group at Robins Air Force Base began delivering COVID-19 vaccinations inside the base clinic Jan. 7.
Jan. 8, 2021 AFMC reinforces value of mentoring, AFMC We Need To ensure the command and the Air Force has a strong leadership base to fly, fight and win into the future, the Air Force Materiel Command continues to encourage personnel at all levels to participate in mentorship programs in 2021.