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  • Robins C-17 Combined Program Office provides project oversight

    Currently there are efforts to convert existing paper technical manuals for the C-17 weapon system that will not only save money but reduce man hours, creating further efficiencies across the Air Force. The C-17 Combined Program Office at Robins, in partnership with Boeing, is working to implement

  • LRS exercise scheduled for March

    The 78th Air Base Wing will be participating in an exercise scheduled March 25 through 28. They will provide Joint Reception Staging Onward Movement and Integration support to members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. "The objective of the exercise will be to test Inter-national urban

  • Construction Update

    Recent bad weather stalled roadwork at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Gate, though most construction projects around Robins remained unaffected by the inclement weather. Pavement resurfacing at the Gate 5 entrance was expected to resume Feb. 3, but rain dampened those plans as well, furthering the

  • Base to operate under new AF inspection system

    The 78th Air Base Wing is implementing a new Air Force Inspection System. An upcoming installation exercise will be a first under the new system, which was implemented in October. "The new AFIS is designed to put the responsibility for compliance back in the hands of the commanders," said Dave

  • Hobby shops to close this month

    The Auto Hobby Shop and Wood Skills Shop - two popular fixtures at Robins - will be closing Feb. 15 due to cuts to the appropriated fund budget. The closings are indicative of those around the Air Force due to budget cuts which were expected, but not this soon, according to Kent Jenkins, 78th Force

  • Analyst gets top honors for work in Afghanistan

    Stephen Ross, a financial analyst with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, was recognized Monday for his year of civilian service downrange as lead audit advisor with the Afghan Public Protection Force. The Air Force veteran, who voluntarily deployed from Sept. 2012 to Sept. 2013, was presented

  • Decision to close installation puts people first

    There are those who make fun of southerners when it comes to prepping for snow, sleet or ice. But, it was Robins' preparation that saved lives and put employees and their families' safety first. Say what you will about base leaderships' decisions this week, but would you rather be stranded in a car

  • Experienced Airmen wanted: Continue your career in the Reserve

    Force management programs will push thousands of active-duty Airmen out of their jobs, but opportunities exist in the Air Force Reserve for Airmen who don't want to hang-up their uniforms for good."Force management will cost many Airmen their jobs, but not necessarily their careers," said Col. Steve

  • F-22 clean room ready to roll

    The new F-22 clean room here will become fully operational this month, and is a welcome sign for combat-ready avionics parts which support the Air Force's F-22 Raptor. The aircraft's features include not only sensor capability and weapons, but also situational awareness and integrated avionics. The

  • Partnerships with community help keep base viable

    It's been nearly a year since efforts began to explore 'P4' initiatives - public-public and public-private partnerships between Robins Air Force Base and local communities and private entities. Robins was one of 16 test bases in fiscal 2013 participating in the Air Force Community Partnership

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