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  • Fuselage to become first flight, loadmaster trainer for Afghan Air Force

    A C-27A fuselage housed at Robins for the past year will become the first G222 flight and loadmaster trainer for the Afghanistan Air Force.The 33,000-pound fuselage was loaded on a trailer Aug. 11 and taken into possession by the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and

  • Officials announce civilian workforce hiring freeze

    Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective Aug. 9.A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said.In addition to a 90-day hiring freeze, the officials plan to reduce

  • Reserve band to kick off Concert in the Park Series

    The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the Museum of Aviation will present their annual free Concert in the Park series at the Museum's amphitheatre Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 13 and continuing through Sept. 27. Full Spectrum Jazz Ensemble will kick off the Concert in the Park

  • Robins Boy Scouts restore nature trail

    In addition to being a sprawling industrial complex, Robins is also a sprawling wildlife area, and the Boy Scouts make a significant contribution to enhancing it.Bob Sargent, Robins natural resources manager, said the Scouts perform many service projects and Eagle Scout projects related to natural

  • Carpool permits for designated areas accepted starting Aug. 22

    Applications for carpool parking permits will be accepted beginning Aug. 22 in the Smith Center, Bldg. 767. To help reduce parking and congestion, about 23 potential carpool parking spaces have been designated near Buildings 300 and 301, Buildings 54, 220 and 125 near the flightline, and also at

  • CCAF helps Airmen advance careers

    Every enlisted member of the Air Force is a college student. When they enlist, Airmen are automatically enrolled in the Community College of the Air Force, where they can pursue an associate degree and take other classes to advance their careers. While Airmen don't have to take CCAF courses, they

  • AFSO21 course offered to base leadership

    Senior leaders from across Robins took part in an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Senior Leader Course Aug. 1-2. It was the third course hosted by the Center this year. The two-day class gave participants the opportunity to learn more about continuous process improvement; tour

  • Breaking Barriers: CMXG paint/depaint shop tackles its toughest obstacles

    A collaborative effort between management and employees is responsible for significant safety and efficiency improvements in the 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group's paint/depaint shop. The depaint shop chemically strips paint from parts removed from F-15, C-130, C-17, and C-5 aircraft undergoing

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