AFMC News

May 1, 2020
Wright-Patterson officials consider plan to return installation to full capacity

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Senior leaders from Wright-Patterson are considering the necessary actions needed so the base and its 30,000-member workforce may eventually return to full capacity in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.A plan supporting reconstitution of base
May 1, 2020
AEDC Commander discusses COVID-19 impact, looks ahead during third virtual town hall

Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty hosted a third virtual town hall April 22 to answer questions and provide updates on the continuing impact of COVID-19 at Arnold Air Force Base.During the most-recent of the town halls, which he intends to hold weekly during the
May 1, 2020
Airmen continue to mark virtual milestones

As the Air Force responds to COVID-19 and adheres to physical distancing guidelines, conferences and staff meetings are not the only pieces of business that have gone virtual. Promotions, retirements, reenlistments and awards continue to mark the accomplishments of Airmen across the force, who are
May 1, 2020
72d OSS keeps Tinker flying through the new normal

While some areas of Tinker Air Force Base have shifted duties to telework where possible to promote safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Airmen within the 72nd Operations Support Squadron have remained on the frontline to ensure that Tinker’s airfield stays operational.
May 1, 2020
Memorial service cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, honorees to be recognized next year

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Robins Memorial Service will not be held this year.
May 1, 2020
AFLCMC directorate awards $330 million contract for C-21 maintenance services

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFLCMC) – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate awarded a ten-year $330 million contract to Akima Logistics Services – a small business – April 16, to provide organizational and depot level maintenance and other
May 1, 2020
Team Eglin receives large donation of hand sanitizer

Approximately 480 gallons of hand sanitizer was donated to Team Eglin units by Exxon Mobil.
April 30, 2020
Edwards expands test capabilities with T-7A Distributed Test Operations

The T-7A Test Team executed Distributed Test Operations (DTO) in a Mission Control Room at Ridley Mission Control Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California on April 30.
April 30, 2020
A-10 resumes operations after engineers assess battlefield repair

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – An A-10 Warthog damaged in a deployed location was quickly returned to service after a remote engineering assessment while disbursed in response to COVID-19. After a mission, maintenance crews needed to repair battle damage on an A-10 consisting of a bullet hole
April 30, 2020
Air Force realigns Program Executive Officers

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) -- In the coming months, the Air Force will restructure portions of its acquisition mission area to better provide unsurpassed capabilities and support to the Joint Forces and our International Partners. The Air Force Materiel Command’s Air Force Life Cycle
April 30, 2020
First Term Airman Center transitions to online education

The First Term Airman Center at Tinker Air Force Base prepares new Airmen for their military careers and life at Tinker, but with the COVID-19 pandemic they are now doing things a little differently.Master Sgt. Daniel MacPherson with the 72nd Force Support Squadron said the in-person nature of FTAC
April 30, 2020
Robins Frontlines: John Terrell

John Terrell, 78th Communications Directorate program analyst, has proactively assisted teleworking co-workers with accessing files and general set-up since the onset of COVID-19. His efforts helped to ensure they were able to optimize the use of virtual tools to collaborate and assist customers.He
April 30, 2020
Virtual Zumba: Fitness instructor gives new meaning to ‘SELFish’

Staying physically active is extremely important and challenging, especially in times of social distancing caused by the coronavirus pandemic. One Zumba instructor at the Robins Air Force Base Fitness Center took her class virtual.
April 29, 2020
Under Secretary Manasco visits Tinker AFB

The Honorable Shon Manasco, performing the duties of undersecretary of the Air Force, visited the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex on April 29 to observe how the Air Force Sustainment Center continues to meet the needs of the warfighter while overcoming challenges brought on by the coronavirus
April 29, 2020
Under Secretary Manasco visits Tinker AFB

The Honorable Shon Manasco, performing the duties of undersecretary of the Air Force, visited the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex on April 29 to observe how the Air Force Sustainment Center continues to meet the needs of the warfighter while overcoming challenges brought on by the coronavirus

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