April 28, 2020 Software innovations makes F-16 more capable WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – F-16 Operational Flight Program (OFP) M-series 7.2+ was released in April 2020 to more than 600 Block 40/42/50/52 F-16s delivering a wide range of new capabilities to the Fighting Falcon. The $455 million program fielded major capability upgrades such as the
April 28, 2020 Tinker Frontlines: Meet Richard Shackelford from the 72nd Air Base Wing Tinker Frontlines: Meet Richard Shackelford from the 72nd Air Base WingRichard “Shack” Shackelford is currently working as the Crisis Action Team operations officer for the 72nd Air Base Wing Plans and Programs Office. He was active duty Air Force for 23 years before joining civil service in 2009.
April 28, 2020 Dining facilities still serving Airmen with carry out meals Hill Air Force Base dining facility employees continue to serve the base’s Airmen with carry out meals while following strict sanitation guidance to keep everyone healthy and safe.
April 28, 2020 Team Hill Frontlines: Vickie Mansfield Vickie Mansfield works for the 533rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron as a program analyst. She gathers and analyzes production data, tracking any constraints that may arise. Additionally, she consults multiple software systems to create and maintain spreadsheets, briefings, and reports. Her
April 28, 2020 Robins Frontlines: Alex Grimsley Alex Grimsley, 78th Civil Engineering Squadron maintenance mechanic, goes above and beyond the call of duty each day to ensure that the facilities on base remain in operational status. He has handled everything from roof leaks, dormitory paint jobs for incoming personnel, Child Development Center
April 28, 2020 Robins Frontlines: Alex Grimsley Alex Grimsley, 78th Civil Engineering Squadron maintenance mechanic, goes above and beyond the call of duty each day to ensure that the facilities on base remain in operational status. He has handled everything from roof leaks, dormitory paint jobs for incoming personnel, Child Development Center
April 28, 2020 788th CEG Fire Department gets approval for new station WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 788th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire department was elated to finally receive the news they had been waiting to hear; approval for a new fire station.On the wish list since 2010, the plan is to replace the antiquated and outdated Fire Station 2 located on
April 28, 2020 Showing Respect: Honor Guard continues to serve amid COVID-19 While the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic has changed how military honor guards like Robins Honor Guard at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, serve, it has not diminished the level of respect demonstrated nor reduced the dedication to their mission.
April 27, 2020 New director looks to innovate Tinker’s cyberspace As the new director of Tinker Air Force Base’s 72nd Air Base Wing Communications Directorate, Kirk Theophanous is determined to support Tinker’s unique mission with a focus on cyberspace defense and a leadership style that is centered on supporting people and prioritizing the mission.Previously
April 27, 2020 Faster, smarter: virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent In conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23, to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command. This was the third virtual hiring event held by AFMC over the past year, part of an