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  • PEO Digital boosts US production of COVID-19 medical supplies

    The Department of Defense is leveraging Air Force Life Cycle Management Center acquisition professionals for their rapid contracting expertise to boost national stockpiles of critical medical equipment and supplies in the fight against COVID-19.

  • Legacy Tankers keep the fuel flowing

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – There is an adage in the Air Force that illustrates the importance of aerial refueling: “No fuel, no fight.” It is the reason the Air Force maintains hundreds of tanker aircraft, many of which are in the air flying missions around the clock.  Those tankers keep

  • Serving up a holiday tradition

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Troie A. Croft, hands a team Wright-Patt Airman a Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 19, 2020, in the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, dining facility. It is a tradition for senior leadership to serve meals to Airmen before a

  • First C-21A with Delta Fin modification returns to service

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The first Air Force C-21A aircraft left the Avcon Industries facility in Newton, Kan., Nov. 10, after receiving an aft fuselage Delta Fin modification.The modification comes after a number of aircraft in the C-21A fleet incurred flight restrictions due to

  • CSAF General Brown moves visit with Hill AFB Airmen online

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., told Hill Airmen in a virtual meeting that he wants them to voice their opinions and said he wants leaders to encourage the sharing of good ideas by asking the right questions in meetings. The general and his wife, Sharene, met with Airmen this

  • A C-5M Super Galaxy undergoes programmed depot maintenance

    ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- A stripped C-5M, the largest Air Force aircraft, goes through programmed depot maintenance with the 402nd Aircraft Maintenance Group at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 17, 2020. As part of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, the 402nd AMXG provides PDM and

  • Support networks bolster resiliency during stressful holidays

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The holidays are a time of fellowship and joy for most, but for some it can be a very challenging time of year.  Add to those challenges, the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases could make it even more difficult to meet and host traditional celebrations.  That could

  • Air Force PEO visits Hermeus for Mach 5 engine demo

    ATLANTA, Ga. – In the search for next-generation technology, Brig. Gen. Ryan Britton, Program Executive Officer of the Presidential and Executive Airlift Directorate, visited Hermeus Corporation on Nov. 13 for a demonstration of the company’s Mach 5 engine.Hermeus performed a test of its subscale