Take back the roads

Wynonna Judd to headline Independence Day concert

Five-time Grammy award winner Wynonna Judd and Robin Meade, anchor of Headline News' "Morning Express with Robin Meade" will perform with the Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve on July 1 at this year's Independence Day Concert in Warner Robins. Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner Jr., commander of Air Force

C-5 lean event adds improved efficiency, safety to flap shop

Walk into the C-5 flap shop today and you will see 17 flaps neatly arranged into taped off "cells" with mechanics working on each one around the clock. A few months ago, it was quite a different sight. Instead of mechanics working continuously on each flap, which helps aircraft create lift for

Robins transportation initiatives gaining steam

Considering the rising price of gas, it's probably not a big surprise more people at Robins are sharing rides to work. For months, the number of commuters registered in the Clean Air Campaign, which offers prize drawings for carpoolers and vanpoolers, has been steadily increasing. Nearly 600 Robins

New section explores ways to increase PDM efficiency

The C-5 enterprise at Robins is leaving no wrench unturned when it comes to improving the efficiency of programmed depot maintenance. The C-5 team has successfully implemented Maintenance Steering Group 3 and achieved its best mission-capable rate in seven years, but it isn't stopping there. In

High-mast lighting changes reduce energy costs

Team Robins members who are here at night may soon find the base looking a little darker in some areas. A $730,000 energy project which began last September is nearing an end. It will help the base better control the use of its many high-mast lights, particularly where and when they aren't needed.

CMXG gets independent process analysis

Bringing in "outsiders" to look at your hazardous processes could be risky, but one base organization is willing to take the risk to make sure it's doing the right things and, if not, make needed changes. The 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group is asking MACTEC Engineering and Consulting to provide

Forum gives voice to community concerns, prioritizes list for submission to AFMC

After-hours and after-school child care were among a range of issues discussed last week at Horizon's by about 125 participants in the base's first Caring for People Forum. The group of Airmen, civilians and family members spent an entire day discussing quality of life issues. They also voted on a

Marines heading to desert

Marines and their distinctive uniforms have become a common sight around Robins, but they won't be seen much during the next four weeks.Aside from a few administrative personnel, members of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 and Marine Aircraft Group 49 Detachment A will head Tuesday to the

Robins driving campaign focuses on perils of the road

Right now would be a good time to make sure you have your proof of insurance and registration in your car.Starting Monday, the 78th Air Base Wing Security Forces Squadron will be conducting its annual Take Back Our Roads Campaign. It will conduct random police checkpoints at which drivers must show