7 Dec 2016

4th Fighter Wing commander personally delivers F-15 to Robins ALC

Col. Christopher Sage knows “success here equals success there.” That’s why he came "here." A seasoned fighter pilot, Sage is fully appreciative of having a fine-tuned jet to fly. And since taking the helm of the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., in July, he has wanted to personally acknowledge the people who provide

17 May 2016

AFLCMC keeps 'em flying

America's oldest, most lethal and most versatile bomber, the B-52 Stratofortress, recently began combat operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, marking another engagement in a long line of conflicts for an aircraft that has been flying since before the Vietnam War.The challenge for the Air Force has been keeping the

29 Apr 2016

Success Here = Success There: WR-ALC helps Navy with critical parts issue

Ensuring safe, reliable components are available to support the U.S. Navy's F/A-18 Legacy Hornet was the focus of a partnership celebration Tuesday at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex's 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group.Officials from Naval Supply Systems Command and Naval Air Systems Command, as well as industry officials from NORDAM, a

29 Apr 2016

New DLA contract to improve efficiencies, sustainability

In an earnest drive to enhance material supportability on the shop floors across the Air Force Sustainment Center, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Troop Support are teaming with AFSC to improve already successful bench stock management.   As part of a move to streamline bench stock items, increase accountability and ensure sustainability,

20 Apr 2016

First F-35C arrives for depot modifications

The Ogden Air Logistics Complex here inducted a Navy F-35C carrier version April 15, 2016, and is now the first depot facility to perform modifications for all three F-35 variants.The Navy F-35C Lightning II was flown in from Eglin AFB, Florida, by Navy Capt. Mark Weisgerber, 33rd Fighter Wing vice commander."Hill has the capacity to accomplish the

8 Apr 2016

309th AMARG: America's "National-level Airpower Reservoir" celebrates 70th anniversary

Through every key military scene on the stage of American history following World War II up to present day, American airpower has played a leading role. During its 70 year history, the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group has directly enabled the nation to respond to crisis.Although the name has changed over the years, the

4 Apr 2016

JSTARS Recapitalization moving forward with radar risk reduction

The Air Force's JSTARS Recap program took another step forward March 24, 2016, with the awarding of two contract actions for radar risk reduction efforts.The Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, or JSTARS, is a key warfighting asset that provides airborne battle management command and control and intelligence, surveillance and

1 Apr 2016

Detecting danger: NDI shop evaluating new technology to find cracks in parts

A 548th Propulsion Maintenance Squadron unit is evaluating new technologies with the potential to detect dangerous cracks in metal jet engine parts that current methods may be missing, squadron officials said. Finding those fractures is the job of the 548th PMXS's 53-member Non-Destructive Inspection shop. The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex

1 Apr 2016

Out of the grave: OC-ALC team restoring Ghost Rider to fly again

The "Ghost Rider," B-52 Stratofortress tail number 61-007, is at Tinker Air Force Base for its first Programmed Depot Maintenance since 2004.Ghost Rider was pulled from the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, also known as the Air Force's "Boneyard," at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, after a B-52 was damaged beyond repair during a fire

31 Mar 2016

Hill unit sustains key combat training device, finds savings

War isn't a video game, but the digital battle space often resembles one and a Hill Air Force Base unit is helping to sustain and improve a key training component for Air Force and Navy pilots maneuvering in that space.The P5 Tactical Combat Training System is a missile-shaped training pod that attaches to the weapons rack on a variety of aircraft.