Keeping older aircraft operational helps the Air Force fulfill its mission

Few of us expect to make purchases of advanced technology that will last for over 60 years in harsh conditions. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Air Force do, though. The USAF ecosystem has done an outstanding job with this responsibility. Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) , and Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are noteworthy examples when it comes to cradle-to-grave service lifecycle management (SLM) and depot maintenance best practices.…