President nominates next AFMC commander, first female Air Force 4-star

When the leadership of Air Force Materiel Command changes later this year, the command will be led by a familiar face who will make Air Force history when she takes the reins of AFMC.On Feb. 6, President Barack Obama nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to the rank of general, and as the next

Boy Scouts get a lesson in explosives from the 116th ACW

Workers’ dedication saves Air Force millions

The dedication and determination of workers at Robins has saved the Air Force millions of dollars. After about a year of hard work, Robins will send an F-15E back to the warfighter today."The actual scope of what we did to this aircraft is tremendous," said Ed Fuller, 561st Aircraft Maintenance

Celebrating the Robins Biomedical Sciences Corps

The mission of the Air Force Biomedical Sciences Corps at Robins is to provide excellent customer service and scientific expertise.For the first time here, Jan. 23 through 27 was recognized as BSC Week to recognize professionals from across various specialties.Now in its 47th year, the BSC was

Severe Weather Awareness Week kicks off Monday

Georgia will observe Severe Weather Awareness Week Monday through Feb. 10. At Robins, the week is spearheaded by the 78th Operations Support Squadron's Weather Flight. This year's emphasis continues to be on preparedness."Severe weather continues to impact lives in middle Georgia," said Capt. Devan

Robins hosts MacDill refuelers

For the next several weeks, Robins will host members of the 91st Air Refueling Squadron from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Part of the 6th Air Mobility Wing, 6th Operations Group, three KC-135s from MacDill's fleet will be temporarily stationed here due to current reconstruction of the base's runway

Base leaders continue to discuss ways to save energy

About four years ago, Robins started an energy awareness and conservation program which has achieved positive results. Attendees at a recent Energy Forum here highlighted the program's efforts, discussing what has worked and what hasn't in planning a way ahead for energy reduction.About 40 attendees

Robins update on early retirement/separation incentives

Base officials said today that more than 1,200 civilian employees have applied for voluntary early retirement and voluntary separation incentives offered as part of recent Air Force and local civilian workforce restructuring initiatives. The base conducted an initial round of VERA/VSIP in the fall

Center commander lauded by Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce

Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center commander, was awarded the Sherrill Stafford Good Government Service Award during the annual meeting of the Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 24. In memory of a distinguished public servant, the award for exceptional service is

Vietnam War's top ace guest speaker at JSTARS annual awards

One minute, 29 seconds. In about the time it takes to brush your teeth, Col. Charles B. DeBellevue scored his first two of six aerial victories in the Vietnam War.Born in New Orleans and growing up in Louisiana, DeBellevues' first foray into flying came by way of the Civil Air Patrol as a teenager.