JSTARS reaches 85,000 combat hours since 9/11

The 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron here reached 85,000 flight hours, Aug. 17, in support of operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This milestone was achieved on an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, or JSTARS airframe, which is based

500th JSECST delivered, Robins plays key part

Robins Air Force Base plays a vital role in managing and sustaining electronic warfare capabilities onboard weapon systems platforms across the Department of Defense.That includes management and software maintenance for the Joint Service Electronic Combat Systems Tester, which recently celebrated

Airman's training benefits injured at accident scene

Witnessing a motorcycle accident while on leave in his native Oregon, Staff Sgt. Vernon Pifer put his Air Force training into practice. Heading up the side of a hill in the Cascade mountain range July 28, Pifer - who works in the 402nd Electronics Maintenance Group's Operations Office - decided to

Washington gets a look at Robins

Congressman Graves visits Robins

Unique testing helps warfighter, saves lives

When large transport or rotary wing aircraft support a mission down range, there's always the threat of those wanting to do harm to the lives and assets onboard. That includes risk from a range of shoulder-fired, vehicle-mounted and other infrared-guided missiles capable of following the path of an

First-time joint training benefits Army, Air Force

It was a win-win for two Air Force and Army National Guard units Sunday at Macon's Lake Tobesofkee. In a first-time joint endeavor, an aircrew from the 116th Air Control Wing completed its annual water survival training requirement while at the same time the Army Guardsmen fulfilled their own

Deployable assets Mobility bags ready to go when needed

Before a member from Robins is deployed anywhere in the world, one of the first stops they must make is to the 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Individual Protection Equipment Element. Inside the massive warehouse is where mobility bags are stored, maintained and issued. The eight members who

Born in the military: A Robins family legacy of service

Military deployments are difficult for both the service member and the family members they leave behind. Being in a dual-military parent family doesn't make it easier, but after nearly 50 years of combined service, the current Wakefields are continuing their family's tradition. "My great uncles

Furlough facility hours

The following Robins facilities have altered hours on Fridays during the furlough period. Airman and Family Readiness Center: closed except for emergencies Base Information Transport Center (Mail Center): closed Base Restaurant: closed Base Restaurant Snack Bars: closed Base