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US logistics boss talks risks to the supply chain and protective measures
By: Jill Aitoro, Defense News
WASHINGTON — It’s often said that the U.S. Department of Defense is the biggest buyer in the world. But the DoD also ...
Unmanned aircraft could provide low-cost boost for Air Force’s future aircraft inventory, new study says
By: Valerie Insinna, Defense News
WASHINGTON — As the U.S. Air Force looks to increase the size and capability of its aircraft inventory,...
Warner Robins center receives grant to train veterans for high-demand electrician jobs
BY BECKY PURSER, THE TELEGRAPH
A center in Warner Robins that helps military veterans transition to civilian life soon will be able to offer accele...
Wireless Tire Pressure Monitoring Fortifies Air Force C-5M Fleet
Jack Browne, Microwaves & RF | Oct 23, 2019
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded two contracts to Crane Aerospace & Electronics ...
366 MXS protects AF assets through ingenuity
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, ID, UNITED STATES
09.30.2019, Story by Senior Airman Tyrell Hall, 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
&n...
Defense Contract Awarded 24 October 2019
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Corp., Marietta, Georgia, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $12,437,030 undefinitized contractual action contract for C-130...
Defense Contract Awarded 25 October 2019
DM Aero LLC, Byron, Georgia (FA8509-20-D-0001); KIHOMAC Inc., Reston, Virginia (FA8509-20-D-0002); iAccess Technologies Inc., Santa Ana, California (F...
21st Century Partnership Monthly Update – 26 October 2019
21st Century Partnership Monthly Update Oct 26...
Big, Big, Big Thanks to the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc.
The Middle Georgia STEM Alliance and the 21st Century Partnership are grateful to the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. (CFCG) for their i...
The Air Force has a new secretary; Barbara Barrett sworn in
By: Stephen Losey, Air Force Times
Barbara Barrett was sworn in as the 25th secretary of the Air Force on Friday, two days after the Senate voted t...
Eyes in the sky for 113,000 hours: JSTARS reach milestone at Al Udeid
By: Stephen Losey, Air Force Times
The Air Force’s E-8C JSTARS, or Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, is one of its most vital intellig...
Maintainers, Defenders team up for advanced readiness training
By 2nd Lt. Nicholas Loftin, 461st Maintenance Squadron / Published October 15, 2019
PERRY, Ga. --
Over the past year, the 461st Air Control Win...
2019 Thunder Over Georgia Air Show economically reaching new heights in supporting Mid GA
by Adam Mines, WGXA ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga
In a release from Team Robins they share the success of the Air Show, while looking ahead to 2022. Th...
Air Force base facing dilemma of aging workforce
By: The Associated Press, Air Force Times
DAYTON, Ohio — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio is facing the increasingly common dilemma of an ag...
Statue of 1st black fighter pilot unveiled at Robins Air Force Base
By: The Associated Press, Air Force Times
ATLANTA — A black fighter pilot who fought for the French Foreign Legion during World War I was honored w...
Mercer University, Robins Air Force Base Announce Partnership to Bring Software Development Center to Downtown Macon
Staff Report From Middle Georgia CEO
Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Mercer University and Robins Air Force Base announced a partnership that will b...
AFAS helps military spouses earn certificate, license for portable careers
By Holly Logan-Arrington, Robins Public Affairs / Published October 03, 2019
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --
The Air Force Aid Society is giving m...
Three Dead in Robins AFB Gate Crash
10/7/2019
—RACHEL S. COHEN, Air Force Magazine
Three men died Oct. 5 after ramming their car into a security gate at Robins AFB, Ga., the base...
For Air Force, tech modernization and multi-domain operations are ‘basically the same,’ deputy CIO says
Written by Billy Mitchell, OCT 8, 2019 | FEDSCOOP
To some, the Air Force’s widespread push for digital transformation may appear to be just another...
Air Force paints a digital future where data from satellites play central role
by Sandra Erwin — September 30, 2019, Space News
In a few months the Air Force will start a series of experiments to try to connect fight...
Chrissy Miner of 21st Century Partnership, The Future of Robins AFB
Thursday, October 10th, 2019
Chrissy Miner, President and CEO of 21st Century Partnership talks about the future of Robins AFB and preparing for th...
Thank you to Flint Energies!
Flint Energies is a proud supporter of the Middle Georgia STEM Alliance. Mr. Jay Flesher presented a check for $3,000 to Mr. Jamie Cook, STEM Outreac...
Air Force Wants Custom-Built Online Game Environment to Test Out New Capabilities
OCTOBER 1, 2019, NEXTGOV
The branch will host a three-phase interactive challenge to identify possible solutions.
To better keep up with the rap...
Is this military spouse federal hiring authority working? Feds — and spouses — want to know
By: Karen Jowers, Military Times
How many military spouses are actually getting hired by federal agencies under a special hiring authority that’s b...
Retirees, family members to see increases in dental and vision premiums next year
By: Patricia Kime, Military Times
Military retirees and family members who have dental or vision coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and ...
AMC Wants to Turn C-5Ms into Flying Hospitals
BRIAN EVERSINE, Air Force Magazine
The Air Force is vetting its biggest aircraft as a new option for large-scale aeromedical evacuation.
Air Mo...
Defense Contract Awarded 24 September 2019
ACC Construction Company Inc., Augusta, Georgia, was awarded a $28,917,160 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a consolidated miss...
Pentagon official in charge of F-35 operating costs and privatized military housing resigns
Jeff Schogol,
September 26, 2019 at 01:22 PM
As the Pentagon waits for Congress to confirm the new Army and Air Force secretaries and the vice ...
Defense Contract Awarded 25 September 2019
Good Vocation, Macon, Georgia, has been awarded a maximum value of $35,000,000 requirements, indefinite delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to suppo...
Robins AFB sparks innovation: Spark Cell hosts inaugural Pitch Day
By Shellie-Anne Espinosa, Robins Air Force Base Public Affairs / Published September 24, 2019
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AFNS) --
The Robins Air Force ...
Defense Contracts Awarded 27 September 2019
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Woodland Hills, California, has been awarded, a $1,392,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Em...
Defense Contracts Awarded 30 September 2019
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta, Georgia, has been awarded an estimated $10,515,989 delivery order to provide software maintenance updates a...
Robins Air Force Base puts on fantastic air show
by Jake Mammen, Fox24 WGXA
Sunday, September 29th 2019
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. -- Over the weekend Robins Air Force Base hosted the Thunder Over Geor...
21st Century Partnership Monthly Update – 28 September 2019
21st Century Partnership Monthly Update Sept 28...
Defense Contract Awarded 23 September 2019
Crane Electronics Inc., Fort Walton Beach, Florida, has been awarded an estimated $9,283,185 fixed-price, requirements contract for AN/ALR-56C radar w...
Commander shares State of the Air Force Sustainment Center message with community
By Amy Schiess, Air Force Sustainment Center / Published September 20, 2019
Attendees of the Sept. 5 “State of the Aerospace Industry” luncheon got...
Warner Robins airman recognized as top pilot
Capt. Tyler Heck was awarded 'Fighter Wingman of the Year' at the Pentagon
Author: 13WMAZ Staff
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — An airman from Warner Robin...
Thunder Over Georgia Air Show 2019 | Everything you need to know
Here's your guide to parking, security, safety, and performances for the Thunder Over Georgia Air Show 2019 at Robins Air Force Base
Author: 13WMAZ...
SecDef enlists governors’ help on military spouse employment issue
By: Karen Jowers, Military Times
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has asked for Council of Governors’ help in easing the burden of thousands of mili...
Congressional App Challenge
Please share freely with middle school and high school students, parents, and teachers. This email is intended for students in US Congressional Distri...
Military Times launches job board for veterans
By: Military Times staff
The Military Times has unveiled a new comprehensive job board that aims to connect veterans with thousands of job opportun...
Defense Contract Awarded 17 September 2019
Semper Tek Inc., Lexington, Kentucky (FA8501-19-D-A010); Construction Services Group Inc., Charleston, South Carolina (FA8501-19-D-A011); Kmk Construc...
Air Force Pushes 3D Printing To Boost Readiness
By THERESA HITCHENS, Breaking Defense
AFA 2019: It may sound boring, but maintenance of military aircraft is a big deal — and one that the Air Fo...
Defense Contract Awarded 19 September 2019
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Corp., Marietta, Georgia, has been awarded a $9,750,000 ceiling requirements contract for C-130J country specific technica...
21st Century Partnership at Eggs & Issues, 12 September 2019
Thank you to the Robins Regional Chamber for letting us share our mission, successes, upcoming challenges and giving us the opportunity to get the wor...
Defense Contract Awarded 10 September 2019
GE Aviation, doing business as Dowty Propellers Inc., Sterling, Virginia, has been awarded a $20,889,724 firm-fixed-price delivery order. This delive...
Defense Contract Awarded 9 September 2019
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, has been awarded a $14,958,516 task order against contract FA8533-18-D-0002 for the execution of a baseline c...
How to bridge the divide between civilians and the military, first responders
By: Kevin M. Schmiegel and Patrick A. Burke, Military Times
For 18 years our nation has been at war. In the face of conflict and adversity at home ...
Defense Contract Awarded 3 September 2019
GTA Containers Inc., South Bend, Indiana, has been awarded a $9,478,079 contract modification (P00004) to previously awarded FA8533-16-D-0001 for coll...
The Air Force Is Ready to Scrap Older Aircraft to Prepare for Future Wars
Military.com | By Oriana Pawlyk
The U.S. Air Force no longer wants to kick the can down the road on aging aircraft that may not be suitable for a f...
‘Controversial changes’ are coming in US Air Force’s next budget, its top civilian says
By: Valerie Insinna, Defense News
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force’s top civilian hinted the service will make major cuts to certain legacy programs...
Complete Guide for Veteran Seniors
The National Council for Aging Care has provided the following link to a comprehensive piece to raise awareness and educate senior veterans about bene...
21st Century Partnership Monthly Update 31 August 2019
21st Century Partnership Monthly Update Aug 31...
Defense Contract Awarded 30 August 2019
IF Armor International LLC, doing business as Man Lift, Warner Robins, Georgia, was awarded a $10,856,307 firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase o...
Defense Contract Awarded 29 August 2019
Northrup Grumman, Herndon, Virginia, has been awarded a $19,077,364 cost-plus-fixed-fee task order for Product Data Management and Migration Support S...
Defense Contract Awarded 28 August 2019
Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Indiana, has been awarded a $47,959,610 delivery order (FA8504-19-F-0018) to previously awarded contract FA...
House Majority Leader: ‘If we do a CR, it’ll be short term’
By Nicole Ogrysko | Federal News Network
August 22, 2019 5:24 pm
With August recess winding down in two weeks, lawmakers are eyeing a long leg...
Most C-130s returned to flying after Air Force completes inspection
By JENNIFER H. SVAN | STARS AND STRIPES Published: August 22, 2019
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The Air Force has completed inspections of more than a...
JUST IN: Air Force Advanced Battle Management System Study to Be Delayed
8/20/2019, By Mandy Mayfield, National Defense
The completion of the Air Force’s analysis of alternatives for an advanced battle management system,...
Defense Contract Awarded 19 August 2019
BAE Systems, Nashua, New Hampshire, has been awarded a $19,197,676 cost-plus-fixed-fee for sustainment services associated with the AN/ALQ-239 Digital...
Plans for a new base closing round may be running out of time: Report
By: Leo Shane III, Military Times
The next few months could decide whether the Defense Department gets another base closing round in the next decad...
Hackers Find Serious Vulnerabilities in an F-15 Fighter Jet System
16 Aug 2019, Military.com | By Oriana Pawlyk
Hackers have successfully infiltrated a data system in an F-15 Eagle fighter jet. But it was with the ...
Defense Contract Awarded 16 August 2019
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Illinois; and Warner Robins, Georgia, has been awarded a $7,013,331, follow-on contract FA8523-19-D-0...
Air Force asks TFAB Defense Systems to maintain and upgrade VDATS depot-level avionics test system
VDATS is the Air Force's depot-level avionics automatic test and measurement system, with a modular, open architecture design for electronic testing.
...
Shockwave to Bring Heat at Thunder Over Georgia Air Show
Staff Report From Middle Georgia CEO
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019
The Shockwave Jet Truck demonstration team has a lot going on keeping their high...
Air Force Trying to Rally Congressional Support for NGAD
8/7/2019, —JOHN A. TIRPAK, Air Force Magazine
The Air Force needs to convince Congress about the merit of its Next-Generation Air Dominance progra...
DEFENSE CONTRACT AWARDED 7 AUGUST 2019
TFAB Defense Systems LLC,* Warner Robins, Georgia, was awarded an $8,918,791 firm-fixed-price contract for engineering services. This contract provid...
Georgia and Military Spending
Jack Bernard, Middle Georgia CEO
Tuesday, August 6th, 2019
"During his first Cabinet meeting of the year, President Trump said it was ‘insane’ t...
Georgia Among the Most Military Friendly States in the Nation
Cindy Morley, Middle Georgia CEO
Monday, August 5th, 2019
Three years ago Georgia set out on a mission — to become the most military friendly st...
U.S. Workers See Undeniable Value in STEM Education and Skills
Staff Report, Middle Georgia CEO
Randstad US released the U.S. data from the global quarterly Randstad Workmonitor survey for Q2 2019. According to...
2019 Air Force Birthday Celebration, 14 Sep 2019
14 September / Saturday / 6 PM
Social hour: 5pm – 6pm
Museum of Aviation, Century of Flight
Keynote Speakers: General Norton A. Schwartz, Un...
USASOC Black Daggers to ‘drop in’ at Thunder Over Georgia Air Show
By Holly Logan-Arrington, Robins Public Affairs / Published July 31, 2019
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. –
At a Glance:
◾ Gates open a...
Robins Air Force Base awards Cummins Inc. $8.4 Million for 800 kilowatt Generators
BIDLINK.NET
Cummins Power Generation was awarded $8,412,000.00 on July 25, 2019 for manufacture of BEAR Power Units under a 10 year long term contr...
21st Century Partnership Monthly Update – July 27, 2019
21st Century Partnership Monthly Update Jul 27...
Defense Contract Awarded 25 July 2019
Cummins Power Generation Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been awarded an $8,412,000 delivery order (FA8534-19-F-0062) against previously awarded con...
New Robins Spouses Club website!
The Robins Spouses Club is looking forward to creating a positive impact within our community and with our local military families. Please see thei...
Dr. Ramon Stuart on FVSU’s Partnership with Robins Air Force Base
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at FVSU Dr. Ramon Stuart talks about partnering with Robins Air Force Base ...
Robins Regional Chamber President Earns GCCE Designation & Named to GACCE Executive Committee
Staff Report From Middle Georgia CEO
Friday, July 19th, 2019
The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) announced their n...
Senators Isakson, Perdue Introduce Bill to Help Fill Critical Vacancies at Georgia Military Depots
Staff Report From Georgia CEO
Friday, July 19th, 2019
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., introduced legislation on Mo...
Air Force awards Georgia Tech Research Institute contract worth potentially $500M
By Jessica Saunders – Managing Editor, Atlanta Business Chronicle
Jul 22, 2019, 2:38pm EDT Updated Jul 22, 2019, 5:33pm EDT
The United States A...
Rising Technology: DLA Aviation at Warner Robins automates to support WR-ALC workload increase
By Haley Janes, Robins Public Affairs / Published July 19, 2019
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --
Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins...
Senators Isakson, Perdue Introduce Bill to Help Fill Critical Vacancies at Georgia Military Depots
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) are taking action to eliminate a current six-month waiting period befor...
Robins AFB Tech Expo – 31 July 2019, 0930-1330
The LARGEST Robins AFB Tech Expo is taking place on Wed, 31 Jul from 0930-1330 at The Heritage Club (Bldg 956, Robins AFB). This event will be filled ...
AFMC We Need team to conduct focus groups across enterprise
By Marisa Alia-Novobilski, Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs / Published July 15, 2019
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --
The Air ...
CHANGE OF COMMAND AT ROBINS AFB, COMMUNITY WELCOMES COL. BRIAN MOORE
By Tanya Modersitzki, 41WMGT
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base swore in a new commander on Wednesday.
Colonel Brian R....
In test to be top military adviser, Milley emphasizes funding and space
By Scott Maucione, Federal News Network
In a test to be the top military adviser to the president, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley stressed th...
Peyton Anderson Foundation Awards Workforce Training Grant to CGTC
Staff Report From Middle Georgia CEO
Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
The Peyton Anderson Foundation recently announced an award of $630,000 to Central G...
Here’s the No. 1 rule for US Air Force’s new advanced battle management system
By: Valerie Insinna, Defense News
LE BOURGET, France, and WASHINGTON — The U.S. Air Force has started work on a data architecture for its Advanced ...
Defense Contract Awarded 9 July 2019
Georgia Tech Applied Research Corp., Atlanta, Georgia, has been awarded a $245,994,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for electronic...