Brig. Gen. Kirkland visits 412th MXG

Published May 21, 2015
By Jet Fabara
412th Test Wing Public Affairs

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Brig. Gen. Donald Kirkland (center), director of logistics at Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command, speaks to aircraft maintainers assigned to the 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during his recent visit to Edwards May 18. During Kirkland's visit, he was given a thorough tour of the 412th Maintenance Group and its squadrons, to include presenting Airmen with 2014 AFMC Maintenance Awards.

Kirkland currently directs policy and procedures affecting AFMC aircraft maintenance, munitions, supply, logistics plans, transportation, and logistics data systems. In addition, General Kirkland is responsible for developing and directing policy for the depot overhaul, repair, and modification of Air Force weapon systems. As the staff lead for logistics and life cycle sustainment issues, he plans and coordinates product support and acquisition logistics for Air Force weapon systems.