July 18, 2013 New paint removal process unique to Robins A new process for stripping paint from C-17s has been validated at Robins.Known as plastic media blasting, it's environmentally-friendly, and allows for a more efficient way of removing paint from aircraft during programmed depot maintenance."This is unique to Robins, the fact we have the capability
July 17, 2013 Acting SecAF visits Eglin Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning visited with Airmen, Sailors and Marines here July 16 as part of his first round of base visits since taking on the role of acting secretary last month.The U.S. Senate confirmed Fanning as the 24th Under Secretary of the Air Force in April. He became
July 17, 2013 Cursor on Target meeting imparts info and updates Hanscom recently hosted a user group meeting for the Cursor on Target program to provide attendees with technical information, updates and tutorials.Cursor on Target is a technology that was developed after Sept. 11, 2001, to improve situational awareness by allowing basic information covering What,
July 16, 2013 Large rocket test facility's altitude capability benefits from new control system Large rocket testing at altitude conditions has been a common occurrence at Arnold Engineering Development Complex's state-of-the-art Large Rocket Motor Test Facility, or J-6, for almost 20 years. When ATK® recently tested its CASTOR®30XL rocket in the J-6 facility, a team of engineers had completed
July 9, 2013 AFMC to focus on Comprehensive Airman Fitness As part of its commitment to take care of Airmen and their families, Air Force Materiel Command is embracing the Comprehensive Airman Fitness philosophy established by Headquarters Air Force.CAF provides a framework through which the Air Force can deliver relevant programs and services more
July 1, 2013 First KC-46 build begins Boeing's announcement this past week that they have begun assembly of the first KC-46 wing spar is a significant event for the Air Force tanker program. It marks the start of assembly of the first KC-46 Engineering and Manufacturing Development aircraft. "We are excited and pleased that KC-46
June 28, 2013 Founding fathers’ ideals of independence still preserved To mark the July 4th holiday -- our nation's 237th birthday -- many of us will get together for a cookout or to watch fireworks with friends and family. While we certainly look forward to those activities, we should also use the holiday as an opportunity to reflect on exactly why it is we're able to
June 28, 2013 Feature: Identical twins complete long-awaited reenlistment Master Sgt. Antone Scott always wanted his identical twin brother to be a part of one of his reenlistment ceremonies; but for 10 years, timing and location kept them apart. On June 27, when Scott raised his hand to receive the oath for his fifth enlistment, his brother was there to administer
June 25, 2013 Robins signs partnership agreements with community Robins Air Force Base officials inked four agreements June 24, 2013, as part of a new community partnership program. The program, called the Air Force Community Partnership Initiative, was created to explore cost-saving opportunities through partnerships and shared services with local communities
June 25, 2013 B-52s to receive comm upgrade Installation of a communications system upgrade earmarked for the venerable U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber fleet is scheduled to start here next month.The Combat Network Communications Technology system will enable aircrews to send and receive information via satellite links, which will