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Dec. 13, 2018
AFIMSC Innovation Office seeks game-changing ideas

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Office launches a program in the new year to help Airmen implement their innovative ideas. The campaign, open Jan. 1-31, 2019, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups worldwide a chance to fund their ideas and
Dec. 12, 2018
Bunch nominated to command AFMC

Lt. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. has been nominated by the President for a fourth star to become the next commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Dec. 12, 2018
Call for help: Robins offers civilians, Guardsmen options for mental health

Sometimes life can bring on more problems than one person can handle on their own. The Mental Health Clinic is a well-known source for active and retired military members, but Robins’ civilians and Guardsmen have places to turn, as well, when crises arise. The Occupational Medicine Services Clinic,
Dec. 11, 2018
Robins’ electrical engineer to compete idea in 2018 DoD Maintenance Innovation Challenge

An electrical engineer in Warner Robins-Air Logistics Complex’s 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group recently learned that thinking outside the box pays off. Shane Groves, was named as one of six finalists to compete in the Department of Defense’s Maintenance Innovation Contest at the DOD’s
Dec. 11, 2018
STORMWATER STRAIGHT TALK: What is your potential to pollute stormwater?

Stormwater consists of rain water that runs over the ground and discharges directly into creeks, streams, rivers and lakes. As the water runs over the ground, it can pick up pollutants such as trash and debris, oil and grease, nutrients from fertilizers and pathogens from animal waste. Use these
Dec. 3, 2018
Lt. Gen. Kirkland gets inside look at Team Robins

Lt. Gen. Donald “Gene” Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, was at Robins Air Force Base Nov. 28 through 30, 2018. In addition to visiting mission areas at the 78th Air Base Wing and Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, he visited the Airman’s Attic and Thrift Shop.Interacting with
Nov. 29, 2018
AFMC capability roadmap key to evolutionary supply chain risk management

Modern supply chain risk management requires a “cradle-to-grave” approach that accounts for risks from the time a requirement is identified through development, sustainment and ultimate retirement of the same. A comprehensive, cohesive capability roadmap for SCRM is the driving force behind the work
Nov. 28, 2018
WR-ALC’s Workforce Development and Training Section improve processes through AoP

The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex is no stranger to Art of the Possible. While the constraints-based process improvement tool has been used at Robins since 2012, the complex’s workforce development and training section has been working to apply AoP to its operations since 2014.
Nov. 27, 2018
Turn stress into strength this holiday season

The holiday season presents opportunities to engage in multiple forms of resiliency. Engaging in close relationships, practicing gratitude, and participating in religious activities that promote spirituality are often helpful aspects of the holidays. However, the holidays may also create stressors
Nov. 19, 2018
RAO director aims to expand reach, helping as many military retirees as possible

Some military members may feel a bit disconnected when they retire, but the new Robins’ Retiree Activities Office director hopes to change that. Burl Jimmerson, who became the base’s RAO director in August, already has a great vision for keeping Robins’ military retiree community informed and