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  • DMO makes 'major impact' in improving labor relations

    When the 562nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's C-17 area was looking for a new designated management official, few people stepped forward.At the time, labor management relationships in the organization were not good, and the unit would be looking to the new DMO to help improve the situation. Sandra

  • 78th MDG prepares for inspection

    The 78th Medical Group will undergo a thorough accreditation survey and inspection Aug. 16-20. Representatives from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care will evaluate the group on compliance with national ambulatory health care standards. During the same time period, the medical

  • WR-ALC commander to retire

    The Air Force announced that the commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Maj. Gen. Polly A. Peyer, will retire. While it did not provide a date, it also said her successor will be Maj. Gen. Robert H. McMahon, who is currently director of logistics, deputy chief of staff for logistics,

  • 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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