Expeditionary Combat Support System: Reshaping AF logistics

The Expeditionary Combat Support System was the focus of two briefings here in October by a team from the Systems Integration Division in Air Force Materiel Command's Directorate of Logistics. ECSS is designed to provide Air Force leaders and logisticians with a commercial off-the-shelf and proven

Base to replace switchboard operators with automated system

An automated system will soon do much of the work currently performed by switchboard operators here. Called the Interactive Voice Response System, it will provide callers the telephone numbers of base employees and organizations - to include frequently called numbers - and, if requested, transfer

Requirements Symposium kicks off Nov. 16

Hundreds of business representatives from around the world will be in Perry soon for a symposium about Robins' 'future needs.' The event, the 8th Annual Requirements Symposium, Nov. 16-18, is expected to bring nearly 1,000 people to the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. Sponsored by the

Annual Tops in Blue Showcase

Early flu shots key to prevention

With flu season already under way, the top TRICARE military health plan official encourages the system's almost 9.7 million beneficiaries to get their flu shots as early as possible at a military medical facility, network provider, or at any participating pharmacy. Military hospitals and clinics,

F-15 Egress Shop ensures pilots land safely

Before an F-15 Eagle flies following programmed depot maintenance here, every component is exhaustively tested except for one - the ejection system. If it was tested, it would have to be rebuilt again, so testing it is simply not practical. Pilots just have to put their faith in the seven people who

Carpooling provides savings opportunities

Everyone knows carpooling can save energy and reduce traffic. When multiple people use only one vehicle to get to the same place, fewer resources are used. But does the money saved really make much of a difference to an individual's pocketbook? According to the AAA, the average American's one-way

HELPING AGENCIES: Where to go in times of need

Robins provides an array of services to help employees with personal problems, from financial matters to psychological issues, but a recent study found an unfortunate misconception. A survey conducted by the Rand Corp. at bases throughout Air Force Materiel Command, including Robins, found many

Base to celebrate Halloween on Oct. 30

Halloween will be observed at Robins Saturday, with trick-or-treating from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participating base residents should leave exterior lights on; those who do not wish to participate should turn exterior lights off. Security Forces and volunteers will help ensure safety in the housing areas

Manager credits communication for better labor-management relations

Jeanette McElhaney has worked at Robins for more than 30 years in a variety of jobs, and most of the time she has been active in the union. So she knows what she's talking about when she discusses the current state of labor/management relationships here. "They are much better now," she said. "They