F108 jet engine overhaul expected to save $2 billion, improve fuel efficiency

The Air Force and the Navy have teamed up to develop a propulsion upgrade that will keep aircraft vital to both flying longer and at less cost.The two services worked with private industry to upgrade the F108 (CFM56-2) turbofan jet engine, which is used in Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers and the

AFSC captain from Hill AFB highlighted in 'Portraits in Courage'

Captain Jennifer Curtis, an Air Force medical professional from Hill AFB, Utah, was recently recognized in the Air Force annual "Portraits in Courage" program for her work during a 2011 deployment to Afghanistan. To read more about Capt. Curtis and the other Airmen recognized, click here.

Robins inducts newest honorary commanders

Robins inducted its newest honorary commanders Aug. 30 during a ceremony at the Museum of Aviation. This year, 30 community members from across Middle Georgia were selected.The program began in 2005 and is designed to encourage an exchange of ideas, experiences and friendship between key members of

Robins inducts newest honorary commanders

Robins inducted its newest honorary commanders Aug. 30 during a ceremony at the Museum of Aviation. This year, 30 community members from across Middle Georgia were selected.The program began in 2005 and is designed to encourage an exchange of ideas, experiences and friendship between key members of

Tinker's OC-ALC signs engine agreement

Robins C-130 program wins Mason award, best in Department of Defense

The C-130 Programmed Depot Maintenance Team at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex has recently been awarded the 2012 Secretary of Defense Depot-level Maintenance Award, known as the Robert T. Mason Award for Depot Maintenance Excellence. "The Mason award signifies the best in depot-level

Tinker 'Feds Feed Families'

Advances in C-5 Engine shop create user-friendly workspace

 Advances inside the C-5 Engine Shop have resulted in not only higher morale, but also quality of life and efficiency improvements.As C-5 engines are brought into the shop for Isochronal inspections, maintainers must move over, under and around each engine. In the past year, new engine stands were

'Dragon Lady' gets once over at Robins

A new partnership is in the works at the new Air Force Life Cycle Management Center here. The Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance division, which manages the U2 Program, is exploring options for organic repair and partnering with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex

Robins wins a top maintenance award in Defense Department

A team from the base has been awarded the "Super Bowl" equivalent of maintenance awards for having the best programmed depot line in the Department of Defense. The Office of the Secretary of Defense announced today that Robins C-130 team is the 2012 winner of the esteemed Robert T. Mason Depot