Energy: Using watts is spending dollars

The term "watt" was coined to honor James Watt, a contributor to the development of the steam engine. It measures the amount of energy being used. We see watts listed on light bulbs, on our utility bill as "kilowatts" (a kilowatt is 1,000 watts), and on any number of machines and appliances. Now, do

Two sustainment wings formally inactivated

The 330th Aircraft Sustainment and 542nd Combat Sustainment wings were formally inactivated Tuesday in a ceremony at the Museum of Aviation. The wings were inactivated July 1 as part of an Air Force-wide reorganization of wings, groups and squadrons, and their elements combined to form the Aerospace

Year of the Air Force Family campaign draws to a close

Although the Air Force Year of the Family campaign officially ends in just a few days, the effort to focus on Airmen and their families in recognition of their dedication and service to the nation will continue. The year-long campaign started in July 2009 to help remind people of the Air Force's

Robins’ partnership with museum enhanced by relocation of C-130

A C-130 which moved to the Museum of Aviation last week is much more than just another plane in its collection. The aircraft will have a role unique to any other at the museum, save for an F-15 already moved there for the same purpose. The two aircraft will be used to train mechanics for the 402nd

Mechanic works to improve labor management relationships

By Wayne Crenshaw wayne.crenshaw.ctr@robins.af.mil By Wayne Crenshaw wayne.crenshaw.ctr@robins.af.mil A kind deed done for her many years ago impact's Elaine Varnadoe's life to this day. Varnadoe is a 402nd Maintenance Wing sheet-metal mechanic and vice president of maintenance for the American

Robins civilian gets taste of deployed life

Richard Newton spent 20 years in the Air Force but it wasn't until recently, as a civilian at Robins, he was afforded the opportunity to serve in a war zone. Newton, 62, jumped at the chance to do a one-year tour in Afghanistan, with a compelling reason to go. His son, Richard, is serving in the

Robins to host Air Force basketball team tryouts

The Air Force men's basketball team's quest for a fifth consecutive Armed Forces Tournament title starts Monday at the Robins Fitness Center. Airmen from around the world will be here to try to make the team, which will compete against teams from the Army, Navy and Marines in August. This is the

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New fitness standards in place; Robins Airmen say no sweat

Just as the sun began to rise over the Fitness Center last week, scores of Airmen were gathering and stretching in preparation for that day's physical training regime. As the Airmen started running on the track or engaging in various other forms of exercise, Capt. Samuel Hutchins and Airmen 1st

HVM production lead making the connection

When the opportunity came up to serve on a new group aimed at enhancing labor and management relationships here, Doug Keene didn't have to think twice about it. During his 23 years at Robins, the former industrial engineer and now product team lead for the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center's High