Air Force announces Force Strcture changes Published July 2, 2009 By Robins Public Affairs Office 78th Air Base Wing ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Force structure changes announced by the Air Force Friday will result in a reduction of eight personnel in the Robins workforce. The changes that will take effect in Fiscal Year 2010 are a result of Air Force-wide efforts to make the nuclear enterprise more robust, bring key work back under internal Air Force control, and restructure combat air forces. Other drivers include efforts to improve emphasis on acquisition excellence, better support program management and sustainment functions, and bolster support for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities. Overall, Robins will gain 103 civilian positions, 11 full-time reserve positions and one traditional reservist position, while it will lose 121 active duty military positions and two traditional Air National Guard positions. Among the specific changes: The Warner Robins Air Logistics Center will see an increase of two civilian positions, while the 78th Air Base Wing will gain one military position, the 330th Aircraft Sustainment Wing will gain 25 civilian positions, and the 542nd Combat Sustainment Wing will gain 35 civilian positions. The largest wing on the base - the 402nd Maintenance Wing - will lose 123 military and two civilian positions, as a result of the inactivation of the 653rd Combat Logistics Support Squadron. Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command will see an increase of 11 full-time reservists, one air reserve technician, and three civilians. The force structure changes announced are not unique, since the Air Force continually conducts manpower reviews to ensure forces are aligned against its highest priorities and to help the service operate within its budget.