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Officials announce change to C-17 sustainment plan

1/22/2010 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials announced Jan. 21 they will establish an integrated C-17 Globemaster III Program Office and lead the product-support integration efforts at Warner-Robins Air Logistics Center at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. with support from the Boeing Company.

Additionally specialists at the Oklahoma ALC at Tinker AFB, Okla., will manage the C-17 engine with support from Pratt and Whitney. The materiel management functions will be a joint effort between the contractors and the government. The new sustainment strategy will begin in fiscal 2012 and be phased in over a variable timeline.

The new Air Force strategy for C-17 long-term sustainment for fiscal 2012 and beyond is estimated to save $9-$12 billion over 30 years.

"This decision is a win-win," said Debra Walker, deputy assistant secretary for logistics. "It represents our commitment to the warfighter and capitalizes on Air Force and defense private sector expertise."



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