July 1, 2020 Bunch visits Tinker, prioritizes COVID operations, inclusion Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., commander, Air Force Materiel Command, visited Tinker Air Force Base June 29-30 to witness the new operational environment and impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on mission activities.“I’m very proud of our warfighter’s innovative spirit in relation to COVID-19,” said
June 23, 2020 Edwards AFB announces “hybrid” airshow The 412th Test Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer, announced the 2020 Aerospace Valley Air Show in October will be a “hybrid event.” Higer announced the change to the airshow during a live-stream town hall, June 19.
June 19, 2020 Air Force Chief of Staff visits Edwards AFB The Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David Goldfein, paid a special visit to the Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe, Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 17.
June 12, 2020 AFMC's top leaders visit Hill AFB to see operations, address diversity and inclusion Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., said he was "really impressed" during his recent visit to Hill Air Force Base. The general and AFMC Command Chief Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C. Cadell visited Hill AFB June 10-11 to view how critical missions at the base are being
June 12, 2020 Bunch reflects on first year in command, outlines AFMC future During a year that has included an Air Force-wide focus on modernization, lethality and readiness through faster, more agile business processes, the ability of the Air Force Materiel Command to successfully meet the needs of the National Defense Strategy was a major focus of Gen. Arnold W. Bunch,
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 9, 2020 Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.
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.
June 8, 2020 Robins Frontlines: Jason Stansell Jason Stansell, Robins Air Force Base Commissary sales store checker, services customers at the commissary checkout amidst the fight against COVID-19.The commissary carries a wide variety of grocery items as well as fresh deli sandwiches, rotisserie chicken, sushi, baked goods and cakes available