New Center commander: in living color

Maj. Gen. Polly A. Peyer, who took the reins of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center Aug. 7, is excited about being a part of the Robins community. She said being chosen as Center commander fulfilled a lifelong ambition. "It's like living color. Some people dream in black and white and some are in

MH-53 helicopter gives incentive flights before permanent bed down at Museum of Aviation

An MH-53 J/M "Pave Low IV" special operations aircraft that flew in the Vietnam War and most recently in Operation Iraqi Freedom found its final home at the Museum of Aviation on Aug. 13. The 37-year-old veteran aircraft that has flown operations in Southeast Asia, Bosnia and, most recently, Iraq,

Teen earns Eagle award despite challenges of military family life

Maj. Eddie Taylor, 78th Force Support Squadron deputy director, always wanted his sons, Austin and Vincent, to experience all the Boy Scouts could offer. In October 2005, Vincent, now 19, earned the rank of Eagle Scout. His 16-year-old brother recently followed in his footsteps, earned his Eagle

Goins youngest Scout in Robins Troop 220 to earn Eagle award

Saadiq Goins is 12 years and nine months old. And being three months shy of 13 is a significant factor in Saadiq's recent success. Those three months earn him the honor of being the youngest Boy Scout in Robins Troop 220 to earn Eagle Scout. "I am pretty impressed with him," said Jerry Brown,

Parking lot to close for new facility construction

The addition of a new aircraft component repair facility will leave a few members of Team Robins changing their morning routine as 316 parking spaces disappear. The construction project will close down a parking lot on the corner of Robins Parkway and Richard Ray Boulevard on the evening of Sept. 4.

New Center commander takes reins

Center wings use AFSO21 principles to conserve energy, reduce waste

Members of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center's wings joined together July 28 through Aug. 1 for the base's first lean energy event. The 330th Aircraft Sustain-ment Wing, the 402nd Mainten-ance Wing and the 542nd Combat Sustain-ment Wing, spent five days trying to lean energy use in Bldgs. 300

‘Priceless’ hangar door construction project positions Robins for future C-17 workloads

When it comes to finding a way to ensure Warner Robins Air Logistics Center continues its commitment to warfighter support, members of Team Robins are always thinking outside of the box. One of the ways Robins continues to stay in an optimal position to support present and future Air Force missions

New 5th CCG commander uses past to navigate future

Some commanders have their sights set steadfast on the future, but that's not the case for Col. Jose Rivera, who took command of the 5th Combat Communications Group July 18. Colonel Rivera, formerly the deputy director of Political Military Affairs at Headquarters, Southern Command in Miami, Fla.,

Motorcycle awareness campaign to kick off

Team Robins is experiencing a dramatic increase in motorcycle mishaps, to include a recent fatality. To focus awareness on motorcycle safety, the "See Me, Save Me," campaign kicks off next week. The campaign reminds motorcycle riders of longstanding safety compliance requirements and places