689th commander set to retire

For the final stop in her 27-year Air Force career, Col. Theresa Giorlando took on a unique assignment. She has commanded the 689th Combat Communications Wing since it stood up on Oct. 5, 2009 and became the parent organization for two units with 50-year histories - the 5th Combat Communications

New custom-molded earplugs sound investment for 560th mechanics

To say they are passionate about their work and beliefs is an understatement. Just ask about 950 employees who have benefitted from their efforts. After three years and lots of hurdles, Frank Davis, Troy Wagoner and Lance Carter have brought custom-molded earplugs to the 560th C-130 Squadron here.

Robins pays tribute to deceased

While Monday was the traditional day for honoring America's war dead, May 26 was Robins' day for honoring its fallen team members. The annual Camellia Garden Memorial Service recognized 55 civilian and military members of Team Robins who died during the past year. The members' names were added to

Take back the roads

Wynonna Judd to headline Independence Day concert

Five-time Grammy award winner Wynonna Judd and Robin Meade, anchor of Headline News' "Morning Express with Robin Meade" will perform with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve on July 1 at this year's Independence Day Concert in Warner Robins. Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner Jr., commander of Air Force

C-5 lean event adds improved efficiency, safety to flap shop

Walk into the C-5 flap shop today and you will see 17 flaps neatly arranged into taped off "cells" with mechanics working on each one around the clock. A few months ago, it was quite a different sight. Instead of mechanics working continuously on each flap, which helps aircraft create lift for

Robins transportation initiatives gaining steam

Considering the rising price of gas, it's probably not a big surprise more people at Robins are sharing rides to work. For months, the number of commuters registered in the Clean Air Campaign, which offers prize drawings for carpoolers and vanpoolers, has been steadily increasing. Nearly 600 Robins

New section explores ways to increase PDM efficiency

The C-5 enterprise at Robins is leaving no wrench unturned when it comes to improving the efficiency of programmed depot maintenance. The C-5 team has successfully implemented Maintenance Steering Group 3 and achieved its best mission-capable rate in seven years, but it isn't stopping there. In

High-mast lighting changes reduce energy costs

Team Robins members who are here at night may soon find the base looking a little darker in some areas. A $730,000 energy project which began last September is nearing an end. It will help the base better control the use of its many high-mast lights, particularly where and when they aren't needed.

CMXG gets independent process analysis

Bringing in "outsiders" to look at your hazardous processes could be risky, but one base organization is willing to take the risk to make sure it's doing the right things and, if not, make needed changes. The 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group is asking MACTEC Engineering and Consulting to provide