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Robins Air Force Base

Feb. 17, 2017
Base technicians keep a weather radar ready to track a storm

The Air Force uses long range detection systems to track enemy forces, but what if the enemy is a severe storm? Well there is a high–tech radar that serves as an early warning system to tell everyone to take cover when a dangerous storm is coming. What looks like a golf ball for the Jolly Green
Feb. 16, 2017
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 Complex C-130 sustainment workers were treated to a Feb. 9 tour inside an AC-130W gunship fully loaded with the latest modifications. Maj. Gen. Eugene Haase, AFSOC vice commander, and his crew
Feb. 14, 2017
Stormwater Straight Talk: Keep pesticides out of the water

Pesticides are useful in controlling weeds and insects, but they can be dangerous if stored or used improperly. They can contribute to contamination of lakes, streams, and rivers through stormwater runoff. Since all pesticides have some level of toxicity, they can pose a threat to aquatic life when
Feb. 14, 2017
Supervisory Refresher Course Changes announced

The Supervisory Refresher Course was launched three years ago, and it’s time to complete the requirement again. The course meets a directive requiring supervisors to be complete refresher training at least once every three years. To make it easier for those needing the training, the format of the
Feb. 14, 2017
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 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)
Feb. 13, 2017
AF releases new guidance on civilian hiring freeze

The Air Force has released additional guidance in regard to the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.
Feb. 13, 2017
Air Force releases Civilian Hiring Freeze FAQs

The Air Force has released a list of frequently asked questions concerning the current civilian hiring freeze. They are:Q. What impact will the freeze have on the force? A. The impact of this freeze will likely be felt over time as personnel retire and separate from the Air Force. However, the
Feb. 10, 2017
Tax Center open for business

The Robins Air Force Base Tax Center is open for the 2016 filing season through April 18, 2017. The Tax Center will be located in the Education Office of Bldg. 905, and Individuals can access the center through the door across from Room 120. The Tax Center provides free tax preparation and
Feb. 6, 2017
AFSC Director awarded Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive

Jeffrey Allen, executive director of the Air Force Sustainment Center receives a letter from Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel Command from Lt. Gen. Lee Levy II, commander AFSC on Mr. Allen’s award for the 2016 Presidential Rank award of Meritorious Executive. The letter was
Feb. 3, 2017
Base economic impact grows 4 percent, a $2.86 billion boon to Peach State!

Robins Air Force Base contributed $2.86 billion to the Georgia economy in fiscal year 2016, according to the installation’s latest economic impact statement. That represents a 4 percent increase over fiscal 2015, which was 2 percent greater than fiscal 2014.