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May 20, 2024
AFMC Commander visits Tinker to get updates on key missions

Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, visited Tinker Air Force Base, May 15, for an immersion tour of the Air Force Sustainment Center and to get updates on the base’s numerous strategic missions.
Aug. 21, 2023
Tinker and the Primes conference returns to talk sustainment, supply chain needs in a world with true competitors

Almost 2,000 aerospace representatives and defense officials gathered near Tinker Air Force Base at the Reed Center at Delta Hotels for the 17th annual Tinker and the Primes conference Aug. 7-10, 2023. The conference was hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce and provided the opportunity for
July 18, 2023
72nd ABW holds change of command ceremony

The 72nd Air Base Wing held a change of command ceremony July 17, 2023. Col G. Hall Sebren, Jr. relinquished command to Col. Abigail L.W. Ruscetta in a ceremony presided by Lt. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander. Ruscetta previously served as the vice commander of the
June 29, 2023
OC-ALC holds change of command ceremony

The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex held a change of command ceremony here June 27, 2023. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey R. King relinquished command to Col. Brian R. Moore in a ceremony presided by Lt. Gen. Stacey T. Hawkins, Air Force Sustainment Center commander.
April 25, 2023
First E-11A BACN arrives at Robins AFB

An E-11A BACN, Battlefield Airborne Communications Node, arrived on April 24, 2023, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The arrival of the first BACN, often pronounced bacon, established one of the four new mission sets coming to Robins AFB, and falls under the newly activated 18th Airborne Command
Feb. 1, 2023
OC-ALC donates advanced light microscope to OU under education agreement

The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex donated an advanced light microscope to the University of Oklahoma in a ceremony held Jan. 25, 2023.
Sept. 29, 2022
Casting new methods of production saves Air Force time, money

The 448th Supply Chain Management Wing, part of the Air Force Sustainment Center, has a new additive manufacturing approach to solve an old problem, sourcing hard to acquire parts for legacy aircraft. By digitally recreating the mold used to create cast parts, instead of building the part from
Aug. 30, 2022
AFLCMC, AFSC bases continue advances to support pregnant, nursing Airmen

Efforts to expand support of working mothers across Air Force bases continue, including access to lactation rooms and pods.
Sept. 24, 2020
B-1B Integrated Battle Station modification completed

An eight-year project to install the Integrated Battle Station on the B-1B Lancer fleet has been completed ahead of schedule. Sixty aircraft went through the modification process that began in late 2012 and was completed in September 2020.The Integrated Battle Station was developed as three separate
July 31, 2020
Tinker units collaborate, produce first 3-D printed engine component

Members of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, an Air Force Sustainment Center wing, have produced the first additively manufactured metal component successfully tested on a U.S. Air Force aircraft engine, a significant milestone for future sustainment of aircraft like the E-3 Airborne Warning

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