Air Force Sustainment Center

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
April 17, 2019
New software development system saves time, money and benefits warfighter

Software engineers in the 517th Software Engineering Squadron have developed a new workflow system and software development methodology to significantly reduce the time it takes to deliver software to customers.
May 31, 2018
Robins and VECTR sign one-of-a-kind agreement

The Air Force is always looking for new and innovative ways of accomplishing its mission, and Robins Air Force Base, along with the VECTR Center in Warner Robins, have taken another step towards meeting that goal. Col. Lyle Drew, 78th Air Base Wing commander, Robins Air Force Base, and Patricia
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
Sept. 18, 2017
AFMC commander: Agility, innovation to fuel future of AF logistics

The future of Air Force logistics will find Airmen tapping into a secure digital network of archived additive manufacturing specifications, allowing for the 3D-printed creation of a weapons system component whenever and wherever needed.This agile manufacturing approach is just one way Air Force
Sept. 16, 2016
Airmen receive Spencer innovation award

When innovative ideas save the Air Force hundreds of thousands of dollars, leadership takes notice. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James presented the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award to Master Sgt. Matthew Galinsky, who, in 2015, served as the Air Force fuels equipment manager at Fort