NEWS

April 12, 2022
Eglin unit helps AWACS with first-time, in-air update

The 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron helped a E-3G or AWACS, demonstrate the ability to receive and process in-air electronic warfare software updates derived from EW data collected and transmitted while in flight for the first time ever.
April 11, 2022
This week in AFLCMC history - April 11- 15, 2022

In this edition of Heritage Hangar, you'll learn about how Wright-Patterson AFB came to be as it is known today.
April 8, 2022
Tinker talks partnerships at AERO Oklahoma

Tinker Air Force Base leaders, Airmen and Sailors converged at the Oklahoma State Capitol along with several hundred other aviation and aerospace partners March 30 for AERO Oklahoma. The event, hosted by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, was an opportunity for legislators and other Oklahomans to
March 8, 2022
Tinker Weather Flight uses deployment gear, skills to cover scheduled maintenance

The 72nd Operations Support Squadron’s Weather Flight put their deployable weather equipment and skills to the test during a scheduled system outage. The flight installed a tactical meteorological observation system, allowing them to monitor conditions at Tinker Air Force Base while the base’s
Feb. 21, 2022
This week in AFLCMC history - February 21 - 27, 2022

Weekly 'Heritage Hanger' History Office update for AFLCMC.
Feb. 11, 2022
Legacy Tanker Division FMS Chief spends downtime saving wetlands, writing books and giving back to her local community

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFLCMC) – Katie Ward likes to stay busy. During the day, she’s a civilian FMS Chief with the Legacy Tanker Division, part of the Mobility and Training Directorate at Tinker AFB. July will mark her 16th year working for the Air Force. She started after college as a
Jan. 22, 2022
B-52H bomber makes its way slowly to Oklahoma City, ready to fulfill mission

After nearly 1,500 miles and a month on the road, the B-52H Stratofortress nicknamed “Damage Inc. II” has arrived in Oklahoma and is ready to start its new mission.Unlike its predecessors “Ghost Rider” and “Wise Guy,” which were also resurrected from the Arizona desert, this venerable aircraft will
Jan. 19, 2022
Air Force propulsion leader highlights priorities and successes

Since taking over as director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Propulsion Directorate, in July of 2020, John Sneden and his team have been at the forefront of efforts to modernize the propulsion systems that power U.S. Air Force aircraft.
Dec. 27, 2021
568th AMXS completes first year of depot production at new KC-46A campus

Members of the 568th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron had a busy first year of depot production, completing maintenance work on 23 scheduled KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. In the process, the maintainers also beat their own turnaround time goal by a day, averaging 35 days to return the Air Force’s newest
May 28, 2021
Precision landing system increases warfighter readiness overseas

A team in the Digital Directorate here recently improved warfighter readiness by using the first Deployable Instrument Landing System at an airfield outside the United States.