Lockheed Martin has teamed with Michelin Aircraft Tire Company to manage logistics and warehousing for all Air Force and Army aircraft tires, per a company release. Michelin picked up a Defense Logistics Agency contract valued at $368 million (or $700 million over 10 years) to privatize tire production and logistics. Lockheed’s share is 15 percent.
B-52 Bombers Make Rare Landing At Civilian Airport
April 18, 2024
Two B-52s assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB landed at Chennault International Airport, a public airport in Lake Charles, La. on April 12 as part of the wing's Bayou Vigilance Exercise.