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Aug. 2, 2016
Battle Management member wins Acquisition Excellence award

A member of the Battle Management Directorate is the winner of the Outstanding Air Force Acquisition Manager Award (Lieutenant Colonel or Major) in the Acquisition Excellence and Leadership Awards for fiscal year 2015.Lt. Col. Christopher J. Kadala, Joint STARS branch chief and materiel leader,
Aug. 1, 2016
SR-71 Blackbird

Maj. Gen. Eldon “Al” Joersz, USAF pilot retired, front, and Lt. Col. George “GT” Morgan, USAF retired reconnaissance systems officer, sit inside the cockpit of the SR-71 aircraft they flew when setting the world absolute speed record for jet-powered aircraft on July 28, 1976. The two were at the
July 29, 2016
A Living Legacy: Team Robins celebrates milestone projecting power, still keeping ’em flying

Robins Air Force Base has been involved in every major war, contingency and humanitarian effort since World War II.“If it flew, it came here at some point in time,” said Dr. William Head, base historian.In the last 75 years, Robins has seen its share of triumphs.The first plane which arrived here
July 29, 2016
Success Here = Success There: U.S. Forest Service to receive C-130

What started out as an aircraft used by the Coast Guard will soon end up in the hands of the U.S. Forest Service. A C-130H that has been maintained by the 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is in its final stages of programmed depot maintenance here, having just wrapped up functional test
July 26, 2016
Record setters headed to Museum of Aviation

Forty years ago, the SR-71 flew at a speed of 2,193 mph to set the World Absolute Speed Record. As a celebration of the July 28, 1976 event, the two who flew the airplane to its milestone will be at the Museum of Aviation July 30. “People all over are asking about it,” said Tyler Bryant, museum
July 26, 2016
A year at Robins Col. King discusses labor relations, community support, coming air show

When Col. Jeff King assumed command of the 78th Air Base Wing in June 2015, among his top priorities at Robins Air Force Base was to continue ensuring a safe working environment for employees, as well as opening lines of communication between management and union partners. Topics such as those, as
July 26, 2016
Unit Effectiveness Inspection – one week down, one week to go

One week down, one more to go. A Unit Effectiveness Inspection at Robins which began Monday continues until July 29. Next week’s inspections will focus on the 78th Air Base Wing, Air Force Sustainment Center operating locations and Air Force Life Cyle Management Center units. This week they looked
July 26, 2016
Air Force Reserve Command welcomes first female commander

Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller has assumed the top role as the first female commander of Air Force Reserve Command.During ceremonies at Robins Air Force Base on July 15, Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson relinquished command of AFRC. He led the Air Force Reserve since 2012, retiring from the Air Force with more
July 21, 2016
Voting Absentee

The general election is about 100 days away. As a military member, you're likely eligible to vote absentee if you currently live outside your voting jurisdiction. To vote absentee, you need to register and request your absentee ballot. It's easy to get started. Use the attached form or FVAP.gov
July 15, 2016
Historic change of command for AFRC

Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller has assumed the top role as the first female commander of Air Force Reserve Command.During ceremonies at Robins Air Force Base on July 15, Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson relinquished command of AFRC. He led the Air Force Reserve since 2012, retiring from the Air Force with more