AFMC Vice commander visit

Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II, Air Force Materiel Command vice commander; and Brig. Gen. James Haywood, AFMC Director of Strategic Plans, Programs, Analyses, Assessments and Lessons Learned; visited Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on Oct. 24. The two generals are acquainting themselves with Hill and other AFMC bases, following their new assignments to the command. At Ogden Air Logistics Center, they were briefed about production and improvements Ogden Air Logistics Center has completed on the A-10, C-130, F-16, and F-22 aircraft; ICBM missiles; and components for most of the other combatant commanders' weapons systems. Here, Steve Zaiser, 309th Maintenance Wing engineer, isconducting the briefing. Looking on (far left) is Rick Buhl, 309th Commodities Maintenance Group Civilian Leader.

New AFMC vice commander upbeat about command’s future

Published Oct. 26, 2011
By Staff Sgt. Jason Burton
75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Air Force Materiel Command's new vice commander is optimistic about the command's future, despite the fiscal challenges facing the Air Force and Department of Defense.

During his first visit here as AFMC vice commander October 24, Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II said although reducing defense spending is a necessary part of the solution to address the nation's budget crisis, what AFMC brings to the fight remains critical to our national security; from research and development to test, acquisition, sustainment and support to nuclear assets.

"We have a responsibility to ensure America and the U.S. taxpayers get the maximum value out of every dollar invested," he said. "And the Ogden Air Logistics Center plays a critical role in providing the essential airpower capability the nation requires."

During the visit the general said he gained an appreciation for many of the units at Hill AFB, including the 309th Maintenance Group reentry vehicle/system facility, the 581st Missile Maintenance Squadron Transporter Erector Repair facility, the 581st MMXS Missile Buildup facility and the F-22, F-16, A-10 and C-130 repair facilities.

Throughout his visit to Hill Air Force Base, Moore expressed his admiration for the AFMC workforce.

"AFMC has some of the most dedicated, professional employees in the Air Force," he said. "I'm impressed by the skill and dedication of the AFMC work force, and I'm bullish on their ability to succeed, no matter what challenges come our way."

Moore assumed his new position Oct. 3 following confirmation by the U.S. Senate of his promotion and appointment.