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- Endorses policies/programs that produce integrated supply chains for the warfighting customer
- Advocates implementation of new or improved business initiatives
- Facilitates and expedites supply chain improvement and innovation through advocacy for appropriate resources
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- Ensures superior warfighting forces through agile and proactive sustainment through retirement phase of the life cycle
- Advocates implementation of new or improved business initiatives
- Provides integration and management of maintenance/supply chain capabilities to meet the needs of the warfighter
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F108 jet engine overhaul expected to save $2 billion, improve fuel efficiency
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The Air Force and the Navy have teamed up to develop a propulsion upgrade that will keep aircraft vital to both flying longer and at less cost.
New software provides mechanics easy access to maintenance manuals
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- A variety of maintenance manuals used by Tinker Air Force Base mechanics to repair aircraft, jet engines and commodities are now conveniently accessible through a newly installed icon on the computer "desktop."
Tinker's OC-ALC signs engine agreement
A signature and congratulatory handshake make it official Aug. 30 when Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Vice Director Kevin O'Connor, seated right, and Pratt & Whitney President of Military Aftermarket Services Douglas Cleary, signed an implementation agreement for F135 engine work.
F-35B completes first airborne engine start tests
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The short take-off and vertical landing variant of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter successfully completed a major prerequisite test for in-flight performance Aug. 15.
PEO sees things moving in the right direction
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Addressing a local industry group here Aug. 29, Battle Management Program Executive Officer Steve Wert said he's confident recent Air Force Materiel Command restructuring moves things in the right direction.
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- Ensures Depot Maintenance Strategy and Master Plan provide properly sized depot level maintenance and repair capability
- Advocates within the corporate structure for appropriate resources consistent with Depot Maintenance Strategy and Master Plan
- Facilitates and expedites continuous improvement and innovation
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- Participates in key weapon system strategy planning decisions to ensure fielding, modification and sustainment issues are resolved
- Advocates appropriate resource priority to field, modify and sustain weapon systems
- Facilitates and supports efforts that transform and posture our product support strategy with regard to cradle-to-grave sustainment
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Robins plays role in record year for arms sales
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The U.S. in 2011 led the world in arms sales to developing and developed nations, making arms transfer agreements valued at $66.3 billion. Robins helped to execute nearly $10 billion as part of that effort.
Space Shuttle Endeavour to make final ferry flight over Edwards, AV
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop NASA's modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, will make the final ferry flight of the Space Shuttle Program era when it departs Monday, Sept. 17, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida headed to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
F-35A reaches 'huge milestone' in program development
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Air Force officials begin their F-35A Lightning II Operational Utility Evaluation Sept. 10, an instrumental step in beginning joint strike fighter pilot and maintenance training for the service. Two 33rd Fighter Wing pilots here; along with two Air Force test pilots, will conduct the review expected to last approximately 65 days.
Warner Robins C-130 team earns DOD top maintenance honor
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- When the Department of Defense announced its top maintenance awards for depot and field-level units, recognizing outstanding achievement in weapon system and military equipment maintenance, it was a Robins Air Force Base, Ga., unit earning top honors. |
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Supply Chain Management 
