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  • Expeditionary Combat Support System: Reshaping AF logistics

    The Expeditionary Combat Support System was the focus of two briefings here in October by a team from the Systems Integration Division in Air Force Materiel Command's Directorate of Logistics. ECSS is designed to provide Air Force leaders and logisticians with a commercial off-the-shelf and proven

  • Base to replace switchboard operators with automated system

    An automated system will soon do much of the work currently performed by switchboard operators here. Called the Interactive Voice Response System, it will provide callers the telephone numbers of base employees and organizations - to include frequently called numbers - and, if requested, transfer

  • Requirements Symposium kicks off Nov. 16

    Hundreds of business representatives from around the world will be in Perry soon for a symposium about Robins' 'future needs.' The event, the 8th Annual Requirements Symposium, Nov. 16-18, is expected to bring nearly 1,000 people to the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter. Sponsored by the

  • Early flu shots key to prevention

    With flu season already under way, the top TRICARE military health plan official encourages the system's almost 9.7 million beneficiaries to get their flu shots as early as possible at a military medical facility, network provider, or at any participating pharmacy. Military hospitals and clinics,

  • F-15 Egress Shop ensures pilots land safely

    Before an F-15 Eagle flies following programmed depot maintenance here, every component is exhaustively tested except for one - the ejection system. If it was tested, it would have to be rebuilt again, so testing it is simply not practical. Pilots just have to put their faith in the seven people who

  • Carpooling provides savings opportunities

    Everyone knows carpooling can save energy and reduce traffic. When multiple people use only one vehicle to get to the same place, fewer resources are used. But does the money saved really make much of a difference to an individual's pocketbook? According to the AAA, the average American's one-way

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