March 31, 2019 MWC chamber gets State of the AFSC update Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, spoke to the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce on March 15 with his State of the Air Force Sustainment Center address. During this speech, he updated chamber members on the current state of Tinker Air Force Base as well as future plans
Feb. 15, 2019 AFSC commander shares Presidents Day message To celebrate the leadership of our first president, the 1885 Congress made George Washington’s birthday a national holiday. Today, we know it better as Presidents Day, always the third Monday in February, situated between the birthdays of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.Both
Feb. 13, 2019 ‘Move the flag’ visit to Hill a success The first ‘move the flag’ visit by Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, and other center leadership to Hill Air Force Base Feb. 3-8 was a success, according to officials. Describing the visit, the general said, “it was a tremendous opportunity to interact with our military
Feb. 8, 2019 Hill cuts ribbon on new software facility (Left to right) Randall Woodbury, Woodbury Corporation president, Dave Williamsen, Enhanced Use Lease program manager, Col. Jon Eberlan, 75th Air Base Wing commander, Gary Harter, Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs executive director, Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment
Feb. 7, 2019 Ogden ALC employees honored for 40 years of federal service Eight civilian employees in the Ogden Air Logistics Complex were recognized Feb. 4 by Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, for their 40-years of service to the federal government.
Feb. 1, 2019 KC-135 beam replacement expedited by Tinker units The recent discovery and repair of corrosion on a structurally-crucial part in 15 KC-135 Stratotankers, accomplished jointly by several units at Tinker Air Force Base, has increased the safety of the fleet and gained recognition by high-ranking Air Force officials.
Jan. 16, 2019 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
Nov. 20, 2018 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
Nov. 20, 2018 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