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  • CSAF presents Kolligian Trophy to T-38 pilot

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein presented the 2018 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to Capt. Matthew T. Heath, a T-38 instructor pilot assigned to the 71st Flying Training Wing with Vance Air Force Base, at the Pentagon June 27.Using his instinct, training, judgement, flying experience and

  • Defenders enhance lethality with advanced range training

    About 20 members of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron, including active duty members and Air Force Civilian Police Officers, recently completed an advanced training course which will diversify their skill sets.The three-day training course included one day of classroom training and two days of

  • Photo: B-2 celebrates 30-year anniversary of first flight

    The B-2A ‘stealth bomber’ celebrates its first flight 30-year anniversary on July 17. The iconic flying wing design continues to serve as the frontline aircraft in strategic roles across the globe. The aircraft is supported by hundreds of personnel who work in direct support of software sustainment

  • Commentary: Innovation 'advances the ball'

    What does an organization need to do to ensure its Airmen are able to innovate at the enterprise level? How can the Air Force continue to nurture and grow an innovative mindset across the mission set? In support of the Air Force Materiel Command's 2019 Year of Innovation campaign, Air Force

  • OC-ALC POM Program call for nominees

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex announces the call for nominees for the educational program in production and operations management.The call for nominees to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s OC-ALC Production and Operations Management training program will be open from Aug. 5

  • AFMC launches “AFMC We Need” initiative

    In an effort to make certain the Air Force Materiel Command is ideally structured and resourced to support the National Defense Strategy, AFMC leadership has launched an enterprise-wide initiative that will empower its Airmen and civilians to help shape the future of the command.

  • VA decreased SGLI rates effective July 1

    Good news for service members’ wallets! Effective July 1, the SGLI premium rate decreased. If you have coverage now, nothing changed except the price is lower. Premiums dropped $4 per month for those with maximum coverage. SGLI is available in $50,000 increments, up to a maximum of $400,000.Learn

  • 32-year enlisted aircrew member adds ‘command chief’ to the list

    From a jet engine mechanic and KC-130 flight engineer as a Marine to a C-130H flight engineer, KC-135 boom operator, and a MC-12W tactical systems operator as an Oklahoma Air Guardsman, Chief Master Sergeant Brian Brindle adds another position to the list — 137th Special Operations Wing Command

  • Two 548th PMXS welders celebrate 20 years

    James Thrasher and Trey Baxter started welding for Tinker’s 548th Propulsion Maintenance Squadron on May 17, 1999. They’ve never left.Last month, the two veteran welders celebrated 20 years at Tinker AFB, a feat Welding Supervisor Kelly Wright said he doesn’t see very often.“Either we have people

  • New tag, vehicle registration law started July 1

    Before former Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin left office last year, she signed Senate Bill 1339, which will bring some new changes for Oklahoma motorists.On Monday, a new state law regarding tag and vehicle registration went into effect. Oklahomans are now required to keep their license plates when