Oct. 2, 2020 Robins NCO earns Airman’s Medal for heroic efforts at 2017 Las Vegas shooting Tech. Sgt. Jordan Benson, an aircraft battle damage repair technician in the 402nd Aircraft Maintenance Group at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, was awarded the Airman’s Medal Oct. 2, at the Museum of Aviation.
Sept. 28, 2020 AFSC’s top leaders visit Hill Air Force Base Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. David Flosi, AFSC command chief master sergeant, visited Hill Air Force Base Sept. 21-23 to see Team Hill operations and to spend time with the base’s Airmen.
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.
Aug. 21, 2020 Under Secretary Lord visits AFSC, OC-ALC Hon. Ellen Lord, under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, visited Tinker Air Force Base August 18, 2020, to gain an overall understanding of the Air Force Sustainment Center’s mission as the supporting command for readiness in the Air Force.
Aug. 12, 2020 AFSC Commander visits 72nd MDG Lt. Gen. Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, center, and Chief Master Sgt. David Flosi, AFSC command chief, visited the 72nd Medical Group's (MDG) clinic at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 5, 2020. The visit allowed Kirkland and Flosi to gain a better understanding of how
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
June 12, 2020 Robins Frontlines: Larry Drawhorn Larry Drawhorn, 78th Civil Engineering Group maintenance mechanic, maintains infrastructure at Robins Air Force Base amid COVID-19.The 78th Civil Engineer Group is responsible with providing, operating, maintaining, restoring, and protecting the managed assets of the Robins infrastructure and
June 10, 2020 Robins Frontlines: Danny Marcum Danny Marcum, 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft scheduler, is essential to the C-130’s mission at Robins Air Force Base. Marcum is responsible for several of the C-130 J Model’s schedule execution.During the COVID-19 pandemic, he really stepped up to the plate by ensuring the 560th AMXS
June 10, 2020 CSAF visits Team Tinker, highlights critical COVID-19 response to warfighter Gen. David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited Tinker Air Force Base on June 8, 2020, to experience in-depth and observe the operations within the Air Force Sustainment Center and the 552nd Air Control Wing that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
June 8, 2020 Robins Frontlines: Wade McElmurray Wade McElmurray, 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Sheet Metal work leader, oversees all processes and procedures involved with the removal and replacement of the Center Wing Box on C-130s.McElmurray was faced with having to conform to new guidelines dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic.