Final C-130 shelter on schedule

Construction of the final C-130 shelter here began last week and is scheduled to be completed in August. The shelter will be fully enclosed beginning in October, according to Henry Scheuermann, 402nd Maintenance Group Facilities Engineering Section industrial engineer. Each will include 30 overhead

Backup generators can power entire base

Should power ever be completely lost across the base, two powerful combustion turbine engines at Robins stand ready to supply power as needed. Placed in operation in 1995, the combustion turbine plant here houses two backup generators, each capable of producing 90 megawatts of electricity. The plant

Robins designated StormReady

Robins has been designated "StormReady" by the National Weather Service. The base is the first military installation in Georgia, second in Air Force Materiel Command and ninth in the Air Force to earn the designation, which is given to communities which demonstrate they are prepared to safely react

Forging the way for new C-5 end fittings

A new aluminum alloy and forging are being used for bulkhead end fittings on C-5 aircraft during programmed depot maintenance at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex.Not only have critical cracking issues on the end fittings been solved, but the new process saves time, money, man hours, and

Warner Robins Air Logistics Center re-designated a complex

The Warner Robins Air Logistics Center was re-designated a complex and became part of the Air Force Sustainment Center during a ceremony here Tuesday. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel Command commander, officiated the ceremony. The re-designation as an air logistics complex and

JSTARS launches user friendly map system for ORE

In an effort to help Airmen from Team Joint STARS more easily read and communicate grid coordinates on maps during their Operational Readiness Exercise, the 116th Civil Engineering Squadron engineered a new user-friendly map system.Chief Master Sgt. David Fite, 116th Civil Engineering Squadron

AFRC engineer wins Great Lakes Swim Challenge

Base Restaurant aims high

All creatures great and small: A diversity of insects, wildlife at Robins

The geographic landscape of Robins is an interesting one. Its rich diversity of plant life and several thousand acres of river swamp between here and neighboring Twiggs County make our work and living spaces an ideal location for various forms of wildlife. American alligators, black bears, feral

Motorcycle safety a top concern in summer

Safety should continue to be on everyone's minds during the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign. This season's campaign runs through Sept. 3. More families are out and about enjoying the summer months. With this comes the increased risk of accidents, but also opportunities to pay more attention to