Aug. 1, 2012 Air Force awards massive energy-saving project at Tinker An Energy Savings Performance Contract was awarded Aug. 1, 2012, at Tinker, Oklahoma's largest single-site employer and the largest Air Force facility energy consumer. "Upon completion, the project will reduce Tinker's energy intensity by 30 percent and save an estimated $6.4 million a year," said
July 27, 2012 AFMC vice commander pins on third star Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command commander, passes the three-star flag to Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch, AFMC vice commander, during Busch's promotion ceremony July 26, 2012, at the Wright-Patterson Club and Banquet Center.
July 25, 2012 AFRL scientist recognized by White House The White House announced July 23, 2012, an Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate scientist has received a Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. Each year, the Office of Science and Technology Policy within the Executive Office of the President presents
July 20, 2012 Squadron overhauls record number of KC-135 booms Repairs of KC-135 aerial refueling booms at Tinker AFB reached a record level last month.The 18 booms overhauled in June were the most ever repaired in one month since Tinker began working on KC-135 booms in 1993, according to Ginger Keisling, deputy director of the 551st Commodities Maintenance
July 13, 2012 Vietnam vets meet with AFMC commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, meets with a group of local Vietnam War veterans on July 9, 2012. David Fuchs (from left), Steve Ratcliffe, Wolfenbarger, Richard Barazzotto and Tom Istvan pose for a photo during the small gathering in the general's office. The
July 5, 2012 Happy Birthday, AFMC! Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, prepares to cut a cake to commemorate the 20th anniversary of AFMC. The brief ceremony marking the occasion took place in Headquarters AFMC July 2, 2012. The command's 20th birthday was July 1. Assisting the general are (from left)
June 25, 2012 AFMC anniversary highlights 20 years of command's warfighter support The warfighter need for streamlined logistics support and expertise in science, technology, research, development and testing launched the creation of Air Force Materiel Command, which marks its 20th anniversary on July 1, 2012. "AFMC supports the entire spectrum of the Air Force mission, and 20
June 18, 2012 AFMC ready to transition to 5-Center construct With three major milestones complete, Air Force Materiel Command officials are ready to consolidate the number of centers as part of its command-wide transition to the 5-Center construct.Centers will be activated at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, and Tinker AFB, Okla., in the coming weeks. At Edwards
June 14, 2012 AFMC's new command chief eager to move enlisted force forward During his 25 years as an Airman, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner has followed two basic principles: take advantage of every opportunity, and bloom where you're planted.As the new command chief master sergeant of Air Force Materiel Command, Warner offered the same advice to others."Do everything