April 21, 2020 Arnold AFB Warehouse ensures supplies flow onto base in spite of coronavirus Sustaining operations at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, even in a reduced capacity while in an “operationally urgent” posture due to the coronavirus, requires both people and the materials they require to carry out their jobs.The Base Warehouse
Oct. 8, 2019 AFRL reimagines tech development with virtual reality WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In a move the Wright Brothers likely never anticipated, but surely would approve, the Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate is using a bicycle to demonstrate how virtual and augmented reality could revolutionize aircraft maintenance and
Sept. 30, 2019 Air Force Recognizes Energy Action Month 2019 October is Energy Action Month, an opportunity to highlight why energy is a critical enabler to combat capability for the U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense, and to encourage smarter energy use and management for installations, ground vehicles, and aircraft. Unveiled this year, the Air Force
Sept. 26, 2019 DLA national account managers adapt to Air Force goals DLA’s seven-member Air Force National Account Manager team works with logisticians and planners at Air Force headquarters to increase service readiness.
Aug. 15, 2019 Logistics Complex efforts critical to Air Force readiness The 14th Annual Tinker and the Primes Conference wrapped up Thursday with a keynote address from Brig. Gen. Chis Hill, commander of Tinker Air Force Base’s Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex, on the transformative role that the ALC has in maintaining readiness within the U.S. Air Force.
July 26, 2019 A look inside the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing The 448th Supply Chain Management Wing, which is considered to be the planning and execution arm of the Air Force Global Logistics Support Center, is vital to Tinker as well as the U.S. Air Force’s overall mission.The Take Off had the opportunity to sit in on a “Tinker Talks” podcast that featured
July 16, 2019 Air Force releases request for proposals for new ICBM system The request is for the weapon system’s Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase and includes five production lot options to produce and deploy the weapon system.
March 31, 2019 "Tank Rats" create new tool in 12 hours A new vent system pressurization tool was created by the 552nd Maintenance Squadron Fuel Systems section, the Tank Rats, for the Boeing E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System fleet in less than 12 hours’ time.
Feb. 7, 2019 Tinker readies for KC-46 maintenance A ceremony introducing the first KC-46A Pegasus delivered to the Air Force was held Jan. 25 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.With a primary function as an aerial refueling and airlift aircraft, the KC-46 will be maintained at the 158-acre maintenance campus being prepared at Tinker Air Force
Jan. 9, 2019 AF-wide lodging rate increase effective Jan. 1 Effective Jan. 1, the Air Force Lodging Program has increased nightly lodging rates service-wide in support of Department of Defense reform objectives to make business operations more efficient and provide Airmen with an improved lodging experience.