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Sept. 17, 2025
507th LRS Utilizes Driving Simulator

The 507th Logistics Readiness Squadron now provides additional vehicle training opportunities to Airmen of the 507th Air Refueling Wing with a new driving simulator. The simulator provides members throughout the wing the opportunity to familiarize themselves with different vehicles and scenarios,
Nov. 21, 2024
OC-ALC leads digital transformation with REBA system to advance mission readiness

A new digital system is reducing maintenance costs and downtime at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. The 76th Maintenance Support Group Predictive Maintenance Shop deployed their new Remote Equipment Based Analytics system on the network, supporting predictive maintenance and aligning with
Aug. 7, 2024
AFMC Accelerator seeks innovative, visionary ideas through Sept. 13

The Air Force Materiel Command is seeking innovative, visionary ideas from Airmen, Guardians and civilians to shape change and propel the mission into the future through the AFMC Accelerator innovation campaign.
April 8, 2024
OC-ALC participates in “New Training Frontier” panel with OKC Innovation District

Daniel Bolin, a technology development engineer with the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, served as a panel member in the New Training Frontier Panel for OKC Innovation District’s Aerospace Innovative Training Symposium at the OKC Convention Center April 2. The
Feb. 8, 2024
Submissions now being accepted for 72nd ABW Spark Tank Competition, $30,000 funds available

Submissions are now being accepted for the 72nd Air Base Wing Spark Tank competition. The annual competition leverages the inherent innovation of Airmen and Guardians to create transformative opportunities and foster a culture of innovation to solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the 72nd
Oct. 4, 2023
7th BW rolls out first BEAST-modified B-1B

The 7th Bomb Wing’s first B-1 Embracing Agile Scheduling Team modified B-1B Lancer took its first flight September 8, 2023, from Dyess AFB marking a new era of lethality for the venerable aircraft. BEAST was designed to shorten fielding of each system, preserve aircraft availability and ensure
July 25, 2023
AFMC Spark Tank open through Aug. 27

Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen and Guardians are invited to submit their game-changing ideas now to compete in the AFMC Spark Tank: Integrated Capabilities Challenge, with the submission window open through Aug. 27.
Dec. 6, 2022
Aerodynamic technologies for mobility aircraft promise high return on investment

As part of its effort to increase readiness and capability, the Air Force is working to introduce aerodynamic technologies on mobility aircraft to improve airflow, reduce maintenance issues, increase payload capability, and decrease fuel demand.
Nov. 2, 2022
McConnell AFB completes KC-46 flight with limited crew

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing flew a KC-46A Pegasus without a copilot to validate procedures for operating with a limited aircrew for certain potential high-end combat scenarios.
Oct. 13, 2021
Fiscal year 21 drives innovation, readiness across command, enterprise

The Air Force Materiel Command executed more than $68.5 billion across all funding areas in fiscal year 2021, closing out the year 99.9% obligated despite challenges related to COVID-19, Operation Allies Refuge and Welcome, underfunded enterprise programs, innovation needs and more.

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