JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- The 440th Supply Chain Operations Squadron hosted its first-ever virtual equipment symposium, EQUIP ’25, from its Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia headquarters, June 23 to July 3. The online symposium format ensured uninterrupted mission support and broader enterprise engagement.
During the weeklong event, the 440th SCOS connected with 16 Air Force Major Commands , engaging with 586 personnel, and delivered more than 46 hours of focused instruction, marking a significant milestone in enterprise-wide support equipment (SE) education and outreach. Aligned with the 440th SCOS tagline of #RelentlessReadiness 25, the symposium focused on raising awareness, standardizing best practices, and equipping Airmen with the knowledge to maintain operational readiness – recognizing the essential role SE plays in sustaining Air Force operations and addressing recurring challenges.
“The symposium was a direct enabler of the 440th SCOS’s mission: Driving Support Equipment Readiness to Enable Mission Generation,” said 2nd Lt. Kylie S. Quinn, 440 SCOS/GWU. “It ensured that units across the field were equipped with the knowledge, tools, and real-time support needed to maintain and employ support equipment effectively. By addressing field challenges live, standardizing processes, and reinforcing best practices, we improved the readiness and reliability of support equipment across the enterprise.”.
The virtual symposium featured briefings on 30 critical support equipment tactics, covering a broad range of enterprise-level processes and providing participants with comprehensive updates and guidance on key areas of SE management. Attendees also participated in interactive demonstrations of the MAJCOM SE Dashboard, which showcases real-time global visibility of equipment, emphasizing the growing integration of data-driven tools in SE management.
“This effort fully embodied our 2025 motto of Relentless Readiness, being prepared at any time, for any mission,” Quinn said. “The symposium created a space where continuous learning and rapid problem-solving were prioritized, enabling personnel to respond faster and more effectively in real-world scenarios. In doing so, we didn't just fulfill our mission, we set a new standard for proactive support and mission-generation capability.”
Building on the success of its virtual symposium, the squadron is now planning its first in-person equipment symposium for the summer of 2026, with the goals of offering deeper collaboration, hands-on demonstrations, breakout sessions, and expanded networking opportunities.
“The first virtual symposium allowed us to test the waters, identifying what was effective and what needed improvement. With those lessons learned, the upcoming event will be a fully committed effort. By involving maintainers directly, we aim to bridge gaps between the field and support elements, strengthen collaboration, and provide even more relevant and impactful training,” Quinn stated.
The 440th SCOS is the Air Force’s central authority for enterprise support equipment management for the Department of the Air Force. Responsible for more than 1.6 million support equipment assets (SE) across 194 platforms valued at $32.6 billion, the squadron delivers critical on-field training and operational guidance to deployed forces across the globe.