April 5, 2019 Oklahoma commanders gather at summit to crosstalk issues, opportunities Military commanders from across the state have a better understanding of shared challenges and opportunities after meeting for the Oklahoma Commanders Summit at Tinker Air Force Base March 26.Leaders from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Air National Guard, along with civilian representatives from
April 1, 2019 Hill to premiere Air Force ad about resiliency In the ongoing effort by the Air Force to encourage Airmen to seek help when they need it, the community action team at Hill Air Force Base is making a difference.
April 1, 2019 A Choreographed Dance: New press to cut downtime, ensure efficiency Sometimes you’ve got to get up early in the morning to see what Team Robins goes through to put new equipment in place.That was the case March 22, 2019 when a new fluid cell press – used to shape sheet metal into the angles and curves of the skin of aircraft – was delivered to the base at 3 a.m.
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.