DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. —
Civic leaders from communities surrounding Air Power Sustainment Middle bases converged on the 309th Aerospace Upkeep and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Power Base, Arizona, as a part of an AFSC Civic Chief Program base tour in Could.
The journey supplied members an opportunity to see how the 309th AMARG helps the sustainment of plane within the Air Power by storage, reclamation and depot upkeep.
“It’s so rather more than a boneyard,” stated Mary Blankenship Pointer, senior vice chairman of Frontier State Financial institution in Oklahoma Metropolis. “This journey will assist me be a greater advocate for the Sustainment Middle by giving me a greater understanding of how AMARG helps us keep struggle prepared and motion ready.”
Attendees acquired a briefing by Col. Neil Aurelio, commander of the group, earlier than embarking on a bus tour of the ability.
“Our CLP members are leaders in their very own proper,” stated Lt. Gen. Stacey Hawkins, commander of the Air Power Sustainment Middle. “They’re an incredible asset. We study from them as they study from us about what we do. They take that information to our stakeholders and amplify our message in an impactful method. We respect all they do for AFSC and are glad we may give them first-hand information of the essential work that occurs at AMARG.”
Discussions through the tour included the reclamation course of, workforce improvement and AFSC’s function in strategic competitors.
Whereas on the tour, civic leaders have been capable of go to the three hangers on web site, the depot upkeep pavilion, the storage yard and the packing and delivery facility, the place customized containers and delivery supplies are created and used to ship varied components around the globe.
Hawkins, together with CLP participant Dr. Bryan Foulk, had the chance to don protecting gear to attempt their hand at making use of the coating used to seal the plane. When a component or an plane is known as again into service, this coating could be peeled away, revealing the well-preserved merchandise.
“This was particularly significant to me,” stated Blankenship Pointer. “As I strolled by the realm, I noticed the next message ‘Peace is our Occupation.’ These phrases caught with me, and I’ll keep in mind the phrase for the remainder of my life.”
The Air Power Sustainment Middle is one in all six facilities within the Air Power Materiel Command. It prepares the Air Power’s most subtle weapons techniques for future competitors. AFSC depends on the individuals and processes to provide to our promise of offering sustainment and logistics readiness; depot stage upkeep; provide chain administration and operations; and set up help.
