Be more vigilant: Protect passwords, government systems

 In an era when identities can be easily stolen and networks compromised, Air Force Sustainment Center officials are urging its network users to be more careful. By adhering to two requests, the number of attempted hacker intrusions and virus downloads can be drastically reduced.Officials stress

AFSC cements status as strategic asset, efficiency pioneer

The Air Force Sustainment Center is a strategic asset that is not only gaining attention for its ability to generate airpower, but for its business approach as well.Listening to the center's director of logistics and its three air logistics complex commanders, it's clear the center's current

AFMC officials share civilian pay update after shutdown

Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Financial Management officials outlined Oct. 8 the pay and entitlement discrepancies civilian employees should anticipate on upcoming paychecks due to the recent government shutdown.The following listing distinguishes civilian categories and what employees

Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

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AFSC Commander Message - Potential Government Shutdown

As promised, I'm coming to you with information as I receive it. The Air Force Sustainment Center has been asked to make preparations for a potential government shutdown. The annual funding for the government expires on September 30 and if there is a lapse in appropriations, several government

Memo Prepares DOD Employees for Government Shutdown

Although Defense Department officials believe a government shutdown can be avoided when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, they want DOD employees to be prepared for the possibility, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a memo issued to the workforce today.The fiscal year ends Sept. 30, and

New AF app helps with workplace problems

Airmen can now download an Air Force mobile application designed to help them better get at the root of workplace problems.Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, or AFSO21, is the Air Force's eight-step problem solving method and the application puts AFSO21 resources right at their

Robins digs groundwater treatment well

There are various drilling projects on base occurring along an eastern route from Bldg. 640 along Ninth St."The purpose of the drilling is to install wells that will treat groundwater contamination that is in the area," explained Fred Otto with the base's Environmental Restoration Group.The

Lt. Gen. Litchfield visits Robins

Foreign military sales community at Robins gathers

Foreign military sales play a vital role inside the business machine of Robins Air Force Base - at $36.4 billion to be exact.The community came together during an FMS All Call Sept. 11 at the Museum of Aviation's Century of Flight Hangar, and was attended by nearly 400 FMS personnel.Nancy Donnelly