https://www.robins.af.mil Robins Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:09:00 GMT Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:04:49 GMT https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1782595/air-force-partners-with-c-5-system-program-office-delta-and-georgia-tech/ ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The C-5 System Program Office and the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office has kicked off a new partnership with Delta Air Lines and the Georgia Institute of Technology with an intensive three-day workshop hosted by the Georgia Tech Research Institute in Warner Robins.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Mar/12/2002099810/82/55/0/190312-F-ZZ999-001.JPG' alt='The C-5 System Program Office and the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office has kicked off a new partnership with Delta Air Lines and the Georgia Institute of Technology with an intensive three-day workshop hosted by the Georgia Tech Research Institute in Warner Robins. (Shutterstock image)' /> <br /> Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:09:00 GMT DoD News https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1782595/air-force-partners-with-c-5-system-program-office-delta-and-georgia-tech/ Top Stories Mission/Training Success Here = Success There Sustainment Technology Art of the Possible https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1703795/lt-gen-kirkland-gets-inside-look-at-team-robins/ Lt. Gen. Donald “Gene” Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, was at Robins Air Force<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Dec/03/2002068797/82/55/0/181130-F-UI543-0999.JPG' alt='Lt. Gen. Donald “Gene” Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander (third from left), speaks with Airmen from the 78th Medical Group during his visit to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 28 through 30. The general also had breakfast with AFSC enlisted airmen, received an update on program depot maintenance for the E-8C Joint Stars and C-5 Super Galaxy at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and visited the Thrift Shop and Airman’s Attic. (U. S. Air Force photos by Tommie Horton)' /> <br /> Mon, 03 Dec 2018 18:26:25 GMT Jon Bell https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1703795/lt-gen-kirkland-gets-inside-look-at-team-robins/ Top Stories Sustainment Success Here = Success There Art of the Possible The AFSC Way https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1232993/up-with-the-sun/ The RQ-4 Global Hawk that Team Robins maintenance professionals have been working on sits on the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jun/29/2001770465/82/55/0/170629-F-IO508-002.JPG' alt='The RQ-4 Global Hawk that Team Robins maintenance professionals have been working on sits on the runway at Robins, June 29, 2017. Robins is the first and currently the only installation to have a building-based Launch and Recovery Element, allowing the aircraft to take off and land from this location. This is also the first time a Global Hawk has flown into an Air Force air logistics complex. Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex maintenance professionals meticulously painted the aircraft to prevent corrosion and finished the job ahead of schedule. While a programmed depot maintenance requirement for Global Hawk has not been established, the Air Force recognizes that having an organic maintenance capability for Global Hawk enhances our ability to manage the fleet and keep this resource flying.(U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Claude Lazzara)' /> <br /> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:43:32 GMT Claude Lazzara https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1232993/up-with-the-sun/ Top Stories Sustainment Success Here = Success There Historic Events Art of the Possible https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1218032/afsc-commander-visits-team-robins-global-hawk-workers/ Lt. Gen. Lee Levy II, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, met with members of Team Robins about<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jun/19/2001764634/82/55/0/170613-F-UI543-099.JPG' alt='Lt. Gen. Lee Levy II, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, met with members of Team Robins about work being done on a Global Hawk here during his site visit June 13. This is the first time a Global Hawk has flown into an Air Force air logistics complex. Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex maintenance professionals are meticulously painting the aircraft to prevent corrosion. Robins Air Force Base is the first installation to have a building-based Launch and Recovery Element, allowing the aircraft to take off and land from this location. While a programmed depot maintenance requirement for Global Hawk has not been established, the Air Force recognizes that having an organic maintenance capability for Global Hawk enhances our ability to manage the fleet and keep this resource flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/TOMMIE HORTON) ' /> <br /> Mon, 19 Jun 2017 12:43:42 GMT Tommie Horton https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1218032/afsc-commander-visits-team-robins-global-hawk-workers/ Top Stories Mission/Training Sustainment Success Here = Success There Art of the Possible The AFSC Way History/Heritage https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1180965/mother-of-all-planes-robins-maintenance-pros-annihilate-workflow-set-record/ An aircraft with an interior and exterior combined paint weight of 2,600 pounds, more than 100 miles<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/May/12/2001746322/82/55/0/170503-F-PB262-224.JPG' alt='Osbin Clark, Supervisory Production and Material Support chief, explains the various stages of Program Depot Maintenance for the C-5 on Robins Air Force Base, Ga., May 3, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan)' /> <br /> Fri, 12 May 2017 16:14:49 GMT Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1180965/mother-of-all-planes-robins-maintenance-pros-annihilate-workflow-set-record/ Top Stories Mission/Training Success Here = Success There Art of the Possible The AFSC Way https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1173885/global-hawk/ The first flight of an RQ-4 Global Hawk coming to Robins is scheduled for May 10. The arrival of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/May/05/2001742517/82/55/0/090916-F-JZ029-999.JPG' alt='Robins Air Force Base is the first installation hosting an air Logistics Complex to receive an RQ-4 Global Hawk for paint and depaint work.' /> <br /> Fri, 05 May 2017 12:40:00 GMT Roland Leach https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1173885/global-hawk/ Top Stories Mission/Training Sustainment Success Here = Success There Art of the Possible The AFSC Way History/Heritage https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1136328/the-road-ahead-af-leaders-discuss-path-to-partnering-with-industry/ This year’s Program Executive Officer Review and Outlook was about providing industry with the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Mar/31/2001724845/82/55/0/170323-F-HX008-221.JPG' alt='Lt. Gen. John Thompson, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander, speaks to a packed crowd during the Program Executive Officer Review and Outlook at the Museum of Aviation, March 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by RAYMOND CRAYTON, JR.) ' /> <br /> Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:03:52 GMT Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1136328/the-road-ahead-af-leaders-discuss-path-to-partnering-with-industry/ Top Stories Mission/Training Sustainment Success Here = Success There Art of the Possible https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1136524/engineers-keep-c-5-flight-ready/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Mar/30/2001724256/82/55/0/170329-F-PO994-067.JPG' alt='Senior Master Sgt. Todd Wylie, 339th Flight Test Squadron C-5 flight engineer, performs pre-flight checks to a C-5M Super Galaxy March 29, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Wylie has been with the squadron for eight years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)' /> <br /> Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:32:00 GMT Jamal D. Sutter https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1136524/engineers-keep-c-5-flight-ready/ Top Stories Mission/Training Sustainment Success Here = Success There AFSO21 Art of the Possible https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1106859/alc-team-uses-art-of-the-possible-to-boost-security-program/  An operations management revolution that spurred aircraft production is now propelling the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Mar/08/2001708792/82/55/0/170228-F-PB262-628.JPG' alt='Dana Stanley, Air Logisitics Complex Director of Staff, and Chris Welchel, ALC Readiness chief, listen to Virginia Dyer, ALC Personnel Security lead, as she discusses some of the charted process review within the &quot;Walk the Wall&quot; review on Feb. 28, 2017 at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan/released)' /> <br /> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:36:25 GMT Tim Kurtz https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1106859/alc-team-uses-art-of-the-possible-to-boost-security-program/ Top Stories Sustainment Art of the Possible The AFSC Way https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1089031/team-robins-maintenance-pros-continue-pdm-on-seymour-johnson-f-15/ The F-15 flown into the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex by a fighter wing commander has reached<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/21/2001701925/82/55/0/170216-F-UI543-012.JPG' alt='Tanya Thompson, 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft worker installs hydraulic lines in the airframe mounted accessory drive area of an F-15 during depot maintenance Feb. 16, 2017, at Robins Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton/Released)' /> <br /> Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:15:00 GMT Tim Kurtz https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1089031/team-robins-maintenance-pros-continue-pdm-on-seymour-johnson-f-15/ Top Stories Mission/Training Sustainment Art of the Possible The AFSC Way https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1085437/afsoc-general-returns-to-thank-robins-maintainers-provides-gunship-tour/  As promised by the Air Force Special Operations Command vice commander, Warner Robins Air Logistics<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/14/2001699155/82/55/0/170209-F-VM122-381.JPG' alt='Maj. Gen. Eugene Haase, AFSOC vice commander, speaks to Team Robins maintenance professionals during a special visit to the base to laud the accelerated programmed depot maintenance work being done on AFSOC aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ed Aspera)' /> <br /> Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:35:27 GMT Tim Kurtz https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1085437/afsoc-general-returns-to-thank-robins-maintainers-provides-gunship-tour/ Top Stories Mission/Training Historic Events Art of the Possible The AFSC Way Technology https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1082372/success-here-success-there-afsoc-lauds-team-robins-for-expedited-ac-130-work/ Maj. Gen. Eugene Haase, AFSOC vice commander, speaks to Team Robins maintenance professionals during<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Feb/14/2001699154/82/55/0/170209-F-UI543-012.JPG' alt='Maj. Gen. Eugene Haase, AFSOC vice commander, speaks to Team Robins maintenance professionals during a special visit to the base to laud the accelerated programmed depot maintenance work being done on AFSOC aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton)' /> <br /> Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:54:00 GMT Tommie Horton and Ed Aspera https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1082372/success-here-success-there-afsoc-lauds-team-robins-for-expedited-ac-130-work/ Top Stories Mission/Training Success Here = Success There Art of the Possible The AFSC Way History/Heritage Technology https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1059839/gen-pawlikowski-gets-strategic-at-robins-commanders-call/ Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Air Force Materiel Command commander, provided Team Robins with an update on command strategies during a commander’s call at the Museum of Aviation Century of Flight Hangar Jan. 18. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jan/25/2001690653/82/55/0/170119-F-UI543-046.JPG' alt='Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, Air Force Materiel Command commander, speaks to members of Team Robins during her commanders call at the Museum of Aviation Century of Flight Hangar Jan. 18, 2017. During the commanders call, the general discussed the AFMC Strategic Plan, released in 2016, which established the following four goals: Increase AFMC&#39;s agility in order to best support the Air Force enterprise; Bolster trust and confidence of those AFMC serves; Drive cost-effectiveness into the capabilities the command provides; and, Recruit, develop and retain a diverse, high-performing and resilient team. In closing the general told the audience, &quot;Thanks for what you do. It makes me proud to be a part of Air Force Materiel Command.&quot; (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton)' /> <br /> Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:30:00 GMT Geoff Janes https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1059839/gen-pawlikowski-gets-strategic-at-robins-commanders-call/ Top Stories Mission/Training Sustainment Success Here = Success There Historic Events Art of the Possible The AFSC Way Technology https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1047227/success-heresuccess-there-wr-alc-completes-laircm-installations-on-navy-aircraft/ Take a group of U.S. Air Force C-5 maintainers fresh from a C-17 project. Team them with C-130 maintenance professionals and what do you get? Success for the U.S. Navy … in the sky. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Jan/11/2001685978/82/55/0/161222-F-VM122-3551.JPG' alt='A project to retrofit Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Advanced Threat Warning Systems onto the Navy C-130Js arrived at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex in fiscal 2016. It was completed ahead of schedule in early fiscal 2017 through the combined efforts of the 559th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, the unit that performs depot-level maintenance, repair and modification for all C-5 aircraft, and the 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which does the same for the C-130. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ed Aspera) ' /> <br /> Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:17:00 GMT Tim Kurtz https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1047227/success-heresuccess-there-wr-alc-completes-laircm-installations-on-navy-aircraft/ Top Stories Mission/Training Sustainment Success Here = Success There Art of the Possible The AFSC Way Technology https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1032437/fick-acquisition-pros-from-pentagon-tour-wr-alc/ As the surrey rolled past stripped-down F-15 fuselages and busy aircraft maintenance hangars, an<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Dec/16/2001680273/82/55/0/161213-F-HX008-963.JPG' alt='Brig. Gen. Eric Fick, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition Global Reach Programs director, speaks with members of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex during a recent visit to Robins Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Crayton)' /> <br /> Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:49:34 GMT Tim Kurtz https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1032437/fick-acquisition-pros-from-pentagon-tour-wr-alc/ Top Stories Features Mission/Training Success Here = Success There Art of the Possible The AFSC Way https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1022828/4th-fighter-wing-commander-personally-delivers-f-15-to-wr-alc/ Col. Christopher Sage knows “Success here equals success there.” That’s why he came "here." A<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Dec/07/2001676069/82/55/0/161130-F-VM122-345.JPG' alt='Brig. Gen. John Kubinec, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex commander, greets Col. Christopher Sage, 4th Fighter Wing commander, following Sage&#39;s flight from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The F-15 Strike Eagle is at Robins Air Force Base for Programmed Depot Maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ed Aspera)' /> <br /> Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:40:40 GMT Tim Kurtz https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1022828/4th-fighter-wing-commander-personally-delivers-f-15-to-wr-alc/ Top Stories Mission/Training Sustainment Success Here = Success There Art of the Possible The AFSC Way https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/953732/its-our-culture-robins-unit-recertified-by-osha-as-vpp-star-site/ The 402nd Maintenance Support Group has been recertified as a Star Site by the Occupational Safety<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Sep/23/2001639156/82/55/0/160901-F-HX008-325.JPG' alt='Keith Felder, 402nd Maintenance Support Group sheet metal specialist, performs sheet metal fabrication. The 402nd MXSG is comprised of 400-plus employees at 12 work sites, to include infrastructure engineering, chemical laboratories and the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Crayton)' /> <br /> Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:00:53 GMT Jenny Gordon https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/953732/its-our-culture-robins-unit-recertified-by-osha-as-vpp-star-site/ Top Stories Mission/Training Health and Wellness Art of the Possible The AFSC Way Safety/VPP https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/858047/record-setters-headed-to-museum-of-aviation/ Forty years ago, the SR-71 flew at a speed of 2,193 mph to set the World Absolute Speed Record. As a<br/> Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:18:00 GMT Angela Woolen https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/858047/record-setters-headed-to-museum-of-aviation/ Mission/Training Technology Art of the Possible History/Heritage https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/839683/warfare-symposium-returns-to-museum/ The 41st Dixie Crow Symposium will be held March 20-24 at the Museum of Aviation.Cohosting with the<br/> Thu, 10 Mar 2016 20:57:06 GMT Angela Woolen https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/839683/warfare-symposium-returns-to-museum/ Historic Events Art of the Possible The AFSC Way Technology https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/839678/robins-continues-to-ensure-air-power-for-afsoc/ Returning air power as quickly as possible to the warfighter - that's the goal of the C-130 Air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/10/2001482769/82/55/0/160302-F-UI543-004.JPG' alt='Philip Blackwell, 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sheet metal mechanic, attaches an Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130H’s clam shell door with the assistance of fellow mechanic Brian Tindall. Returning air power as quickly as possible to the warfighter – that’s the goal of the C-130 Air Force Special Operations Command Acceleration Team at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. These high-demand aircraft are a direct result of a team effort that once again showcases that Success Here = Success There! (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton) ' /> <br /> Thu, 10 Mar 2016 20:26:21 GMT Jenny Gordon https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/839678/robins-continues-to-ensure-air-power-for-afsoc/ Mission/Training Success Here = Success There Historic Events Art of the Possible The AFSC Way