NEWS

July 27, 2023
Secretary of the Air Force unveils historic first CSO portrait

The Secretary of the Air Force unveiled the portrait of retired Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, the first Chief of Space Operations, during an historic event at the Pentagon July 24.
July 26, 2023
Mobility Guardian 23 sharpens AFMC’s warfighter support

Air Force Materiel Command logisticians have worked behind the scenes on Exercise Mobility Guardian 23 since Fall 2022 and are critical to the successful planning and execution of Air Mobility Command’s largest, and arguably most challenging, exercise in years.
July 25, 2023
AFMC Spark Tank open through Aug. 27

Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen and Guardians are invited to submit their game-changing ideas now to compete in the AFMC Spark Tank: Integrated Capabilities Challenge, with the submission window open through Aug. 27.
July 25, 2023
Final destination: JSTARS aircraft transferred to Museum of Aviation

An E-8C Joint STARS aircraft rolled into retirement from Robins Air Force Base, Georgia and to its final home at the Museum of Aviation on July 16.
July 24, 2023
Building the ‘Sandcastle’: 76 CMXG starts sand casting aluminum parts

The 76th Commodities Maintenance Group and Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling (REACT) Lab at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, have added the capability to sand cast aluminum parts in-house. By 3D printing casting molds from sand, aluminum parts weighing up to 120 pounds can be cast in its
July 24, 2023
Breaking Barriers: Warriors over the Wasatch 2024

– Hill AFB leaders and airshow officials are preparing now to make next year’s airshow bigger and better by adding new demonstrations and by focusing on feedback received from 2022’s event.
July 24, 2023
This Week In AFLCMC History - July 24 - 30, 2023

A look back at AFLCMC historical milestones.
July 24, 2023
Air Force reinstates special bonuses, pays, most PCSs

With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week.The Air Force will restore the Selective Retention Bonuses and the Aviation Bonus program beginning next
July 23, 2023
Thousands gather for return of 2023 Tinker Air Show

Summer heat did not stop an estimated 301,000 people from attending the 2023 Tinker Air Show and STEM City Expo, held here July 1 and 2, 2023. The Tinker Air Show returned after COVID-19 precautions forced the cancellation of the 2021 air show. Families from across Oklahoma and beyond spent their
July 20, 2023
Air Force aligns leadership titles with joint force

Effective Aug. 1, the Air Force will change duty titles from vice commander to deputy commander to better align terminology with its sister services.