Computers to replace paper technical orders on flightline

Within the next four years, laptop computers will be as important to aircraft mechanics here as wrenches and screwdrivers. Many Robins mechanics are leading the way in the first test of "e-tools." That's the term used for the 300 laptops deployed on the flightline in the last 12 months to help

New technology could save base millions

"All systems are green. Power core registers stable. Initiate the plasma arc!" This techno-babble sounds like something from a science fiction movie, but the actual technology may be right around the corner for Robins. Plasma arc technology offers environmentally-safe measures for waste disposal.

Base program helps those with alcohol, drug issues

Parties are a big part of the holiday tradition, and they often include alcohol. For some people, a good time can turn into a bad time when the wrong decisions are made. Robins Airmen who get a DUI are referred to the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Prevention Treatment program, or ADAPT. The program, part

C-17 area gets perfect score

In the fiscal year which ended Sept. 30, the 562nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron recorded its first-ever perfect on-time delivery rate. It worked on 37 aircraft and completed every one on time. Some may say that's not surprising. During the last 10 years, the 562nd has fallen short of its 95-percent

Green Street gate now open 24 hours on weekdays

A switch has been made in gate hours during the closure of the Watson Boulevard gate with Gate 1, the Green Street gate, becoming the 24-hour gate Monday through Friday. The Watson gate is closed for construction through Jan. 21. Gate 5, the Martin Luther King Boulevard gate, will remain the 24-hour

Christmas tree lighting

Award-winning leadership approach simple, yet sound

There's nothing fancy about Doug McCulloch's approach to employee relations. McCulloch has worked at Robins since 1972 and is a supervisor in the F-15 Squadron of the 402nd Electronics Maintenance Group. He gives a simple answer when asked to talk about his approach to leadership. "When you have the

New desktop energy icon nearing launch

As part of the base's energy conservation and awareness efforts, energy consumption data is being made available to everyone on the Robins 2k network. Awareness is shown to reduce consumption and the data comes from the base's automated metering system. As part of the initiative, an "energy icon"

Mobile command center to assist in emergencies

Emergency management capabilities at Robins will soon take a giant leap forward.In addition to a new command center which is set to open in April, Robins will receive a portable version with essentially the same capabilities.A 39-foot Mobile Emergency Operations Center is being custom-built for the

Traffic flows despite gate closure

The Watson gate closed Nov. 22 and will remain closed for two months for security improvements. Early indications are the plan for mitigating the impact of the gate closure is working to provide safe and secure entry onto the base. Actions taken by 78th Air Base Wing leadership to mitigate traffic