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  • Engineers ‘grow’ prototype with 3-D printer

    A customer's recent request for Tinker Air Force Base's REACT Office to make a prototype of an aluminum aircraft part was a routine one for the four engineers who work there.The out-of-the-ordinary aspect was the way they accomplished the job. Engineers with the base's KC-135 Stratotanker System

  • OC-ALC planning larger role for 3-D printing

    The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex is finalizing a strategic plan to integrate 3-D printing technology into nearly every aspect of its air power sustainment mission.OC-ALC experts foresee 3-D printing, also called additive manufacturing, filling needs ranging from making aircraft and jet engine

  • OC-ALC commander recognizes PMxCP recipients

    On Tuesday, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Brig. Gen. Mark Johnson congratulated Complex Quality Office personnel for their participation in the Professional Maintenance Certification Program (PMxCP). During the Spring Open Season, Tinker employees submitted 20 applications for PMxCP

  • AFMC offers professional logistics certification programs

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Materiel Command has developed the Logistics Professional Development Program for civilian and military employees, working in a logistics career field, who are looking to formulate a career plan, determine job-related continuous learning objectives

  • Fitness center's grand reopening features prizes, competitions

    The Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center daylong grand reopening Oct. 21 will feature prizes, competitions and a chance to check out a bevy of new fitness machines and other upgrades.The Gerrity staff is eager to show off the doubling of the cardio workout area and an expanded free weights room,

  • Tinker on track for big energy savings in 2015

    Tinker Air Force Base is on track to reap more than $500,000 in energy and water savings when the final figures for fiscal year 2015 are tallied, according to base officials.The home of the heavily industrial Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex is projected to exceed the Air Force's 3 percent energy