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  • ‘My Site’ gives users tools for professional networking

    Facebook and MySpace addicts probably know those social networking sites cannot be accessed on computers at Robins, but there is an alternative for those interested in professional networking. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, also known as SharePoint or MOSS 2007, includes a feature called

  • Money-saving idea nets trio nearly $10K

    A little thinking and about a day's work earned three people in the 402nd Maintenance Wing an extra $3,273 each. James Broadnax, an aircraft sheet metal mechanic, Dirk May, an electrical worker, and Charles Ray, an aircraft supervisor, won an Innovative Development through Employee Awareness, or

  • 5th CCG hosts Tactical Technology Showcase

    From rugged laptop computers that can survive in harsh, desert environments to unmanned aerial reconnaissance vehicles that can fit in a car trunk, Team Robins members got a look at some of the latest in military technology last week. The 5th Combat Communications Group hosted a Tactical Technology

  • Motivational speaker aims to excite crowds about safety

    The Warner Robins Air Logistics Center's Voluntary Protection Program Office will host Jeff Bell, a dynamic motivational safety and VPP speaker, for a series of briefings July 17. In his presentation titled "Brian's Story," Mr. Bell shares the true story of a totally preventable industrial accident

  • Air Force announces Force Strcture changes

    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

  • Robins gets peek at unique C-130H3

    C-130 maintainers at Robins got a look last week at a unique version of the venerated cargo plane. The Wyoming Air National Guard flew in the C-130H3, which is one of only two that has a new 8-blade propeller on each of its four engines. Most C-130s are powered by 4-blade propeller units. The

  • Lego simulation helps C-130 mechanics learn 'process flow'

    George Barnes, a consultant who works with the C-130 maintenance organization to help implement Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, is conducting training sessions that are fun, funny and enlightening for mechanics. Using Lego blocks, training groups divide up into different areas to

  • Commanding performance: Berry bids farewell to base, community

    Col. Warren Berry has been in the Air Force for 21 years, but the outgoing commander of the 78th Air Base Wing calls his experience here "probably the most rewarding challenge I've had in my career." He will relinquish command in a ceremony July 8, turning the reins over to Col. Carl A. Buhler, who

  • Robins to motocyclists: protective equipment a ‘must’ for on-base riding

    Robins motorcycle riders are being reminded that they must adhere to several safety practices required by base policy, and that Security Forces perform regular spot checks to ensure riders are complying with the rules. According to base policy, the following protective equipment is required for all

  • Acquisition, sustainment workforce hears plans from a top AF leader

    Acquisition and sustainment personnel at Robins heard a run-down from a top leader this week on the Air Force's Acquisition Improvement Plan. Lt. Gen. Mark D. "Shack" Shackelford, military deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, conducted two "town hall"

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