News Search

News

  • Panetta issues message to DOD workforce on sequestration

    With major, across-the-board defense spending cuts scheduled to take effect March 1, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today issued a message to the Defense Department workforce.Here is the secretary's message:For more than a year and a half, the president, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and I have

  • Complex committed to excellence

    The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by ensuring the standards and requirements are met to maintain its AS9100 Revision C Registration."It basically makes you the supplier of choice," said Howard Bell, WR-ALC AS9100 program manager. "When

  • 78th MDG officer earns AF Medical Service Award

    Lt. Col. Melinda Screws, 78th Medical Group, is the winner of the 2012 Chief of the Medical Staff Commitment to Excellence Award.The winners of the Air Force Medical Service annual award competition were announced Feb. 5 by the Air Force Surgeon General's Medical Force Development Directorate. "This

  • ‘Your life is our business’

    The 339th Flight Test Squad-ron's 43 aircrew members - comprised of pilots, co-pilots and flight engineers - perform test flights on F-15s, C-130s and C-5s here before they are returned to their home bases.During those flights, the aircraft are put through their paces to ensure they'll hold up to

  • ICEMAP addresses encroachment, sustainment challenges

    Understanding the current and future picture of Robins Air Force Base and its impact on the region in several key areas was the focus of an ICEMAP visit last week by Marstel Day, an environmental conservation and consulting firm. ICEMAP, or Installation Complex Encroachment Management Action Plan,

  • Commander's Commentary: Preparing for the future

    I know everyone is anxious to hear news about the possible sequestration and potential for civilian furloughs. I know this affects more than just the mission; it has a personal impact on each and every one of you. Unfortunately, we're still waiting to hear what's going to happen regarding

  • Historical building to get makeover

    Renovations are slated to begin on the first floor of Bldg. 110 this month. A historical building at Robins, its first floor break room will not only receive a new look, but restrooms will also be renovated, said John Gunn, 778th Civil Engineer Squadron construction project manager. The men's

  • Former SFS Airman aids injured S.C. officer, named Citizen of Year

    A former Robins Security Forces Airman was honored as the Charleston Police Department's Citizen of the Year during an awards ceremony Feb. 1. Jeffery Aldana - who was a staff sergeant at the time - and his family had been vacationing in Folly Beach in early 2012, and while driving back to

  • Base preps for possible sequestration

    Robins will be forced to take measures that will substantially impact the base if sequestration takes effect March 1. The measures, along with those at other installations across the globe, will harm overall Air Force readiness, say officials. Among other things, sequestration will result in cuts in

  • VPP - Going for the Gold

    As sites continue to participate in Robins' Voluntary Protection Program Safe Site Challenge, several will be awarded with Gold recognition today for their efforts. They include the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (C-5) and 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron; AFLCMC/WNZ Propulsion

Robins News Archives