Air Force Sustainment Center

Aug. 21, 2023
Tinker and the Primes conference returns to talk sustainment, supply chain needs in a world with true competitors

Almost 2,000 aerospace representatives and defense officials gathered near Tinker Air Force Base at the Reed Center at Delta Hotels for the 17th annual Tinker and the Primes conference Aug. 7-10, 2023. The conference was hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce and provided the opportunity for
July 11, 2022
Air Force Sustainment Center Workforce Appreciation Message

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Air Force Sustainment Center in July 2022, Lt. Gen. Tom Miller, AFSC commander, recognizes the hard work of the 40,000+ personnel who provide sustainment and logistics readiness to deliver combat power to America.
Feb. 23, 2022
Air Force Operational Energy has breakthrough year

2021 proved to be a pivotal year for Air Force Operational Energy as programs received unprecedented support – enabling many long-hoped-for initiatives to get the greenlight and progress to the next stage of development.
Aug. 16, 2021
Kirklands reflect on career journey

More than once, the Air Force has assigned Kirkland to an organization whose foundation needed some fortification. In late 2007, he became a group commander at Minot AFB, North Dakota, after an incident involving unauthorized transfer of nuclear weapons revealed vulnerabilities within the Air
Aug. 21, 2020
Under Secretary Lord visits AFSC, OC-ALC

Hon. Ellen Lord, under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, visited Tinker Air Force Base August 18, 2020, to gain an overall understanding of the Air Force Sustainment Center’s mission as the supporting command for readiness in the Air Force.
Sept. 30, 2019
Air Force Recognizes Energy Action Month 2019

October is Energy Action Month, an opportunity to highlight why energy is a critical enabler to combat capability for the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense, and to encourage smarter energy use and management for installations, ground vehicles, and aircraft. Unveiled this year, the Air Force
Sept. 18, 2018
Center showcases innovation efforts

The Air Force Sustainment Center is setting the pace in many areas of efficiency and innovation, according to Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics. Roper saw AFSC processes in action when he visited AFSC headquarters Sept. 13.“This is the
June 18, 2018
Pacer Classic III mods give T-38 new life

Located at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, the 575th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron T-38 Talon depot maintenance team has been providing current upgrade modifications known as Pacer Classic III since 2015 and have to date successfully completed them on 40 T-38 Talon aircraft.
April 30, 2018
Innovating compressor blade inspection

Blade defects decrease engine efficiency and power, while increasing fuel burn (specific fuel consumption) and exhaust gas temperature (EGT) - resulting in higher maintenance costs, and decreased aircraft availability. Additionally, defective compressor blades can pose a safety threat if not
Feb. 16, 2017
AFSOC general returns to thank Robins maintainers; provides gunship tour

As promised by the Air Force Special Operations Command vice commander, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex C-130 sustainment workers were treated to a Feb. 9 tour inside an AC-130W gunship fully loaded with the latest modifications. Maj. Gen. Eugene Haase, AFSOC vice commander, and his crew