July 31, 2020 Tinker units collaborate, produce first 3-D printed engine component Members of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, an Air Force Sustainment Center wing, have produced the first additively manufactured metal component successfully tested on a U.S. Air Force aircraft engine, a significant milestone for future sustainment of aircraft like the E-3 Airborne Warning
June 10, 2020 CSAF visits Team Tinker, highlights critical COVID-19 response to warfighter Gen. David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited Tinker Air Force Base on June 8, 2020, to experience in-depth and observe the operations within the Air Force Sustainment Center and the 552nd Air Control Wing that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
May 7, 2020 Air Force Sustainment Center continues hiring despite pandemic The Air Force Sustainment Center is open for business and is hiring qualified individuals to support national defense.
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.
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. 9, 2019 AFSC headquarters moves to Hill Air Force Base for the second time this year For the second time this year, the headquarters for the Air Force Sustainment Center located at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, has symbolically relocated to Hill Air Force Base as part of a “move the flag” visit.
July 2, 2019 Air Force Sustainment Center Announces Changes of Command Air Force Sustainment Center Commander Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland announces Brig. Gen. C. McCauley von Hoffman as the incoming commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and Col. Brian Moore as the incoming commander of the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base,
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
Sept. 5, 2018 Sustainment Commander focuses on maintaining center’s top priorities One month into leading the more than 43,000-strong workforce of the Air Force Sustainment Center, Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland is intent on evolving the same priorities that have guided the Center in delivering combat power for America since AFSC’s inception.Priorities built on providing expert logistics
Aug. 10, 2018 Lt. Gen. Kirkland takes command of AFSC Before a crowd of approximately 350 guests and several dignitaries described as a “Logistics Hall of Fame,” Lt. Gen. Donald E. “Gene” Kirkland became commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center Aug. 7 in Bldg. 3001 at Tinker Air Force Base. “I am sitting on hallowed ground when we talk about