Dec. 6, 2022 Robins AFB takes next step in establishing new missions Four new command and control missions are coming to Robins Air Force Base, after the completion of two environmental assessments.
Feb. 22, 2021 E-8C JSTARS all-African American flight crew makes history The flight crew of Airmen and Soldiers from the Georgia Air National Guard’s 116th Air Control Wing, active-duty Air Force 461st Air Control Wing and the Army’s 138th Military Intelligence Company – collectively known as Team JSTARS – used the training to also commemorate Black History Month.
Sept. 4, 2019 116th Air Control Wing evacuates JSTARS aircraft ahead of Hurricane Dorian The 116th Air Control Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, began relocating the fleet of E-8C Joint STARS aircraft stationed on the installation, Sept. 2, to prevent potential damage from Hurricane Dorian. The Joint STARS have relocated temporarily to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, where they will
April 25, 2019 JSTARS design fixture tool, saves Air Force estimated $500K yearly The cowling fixture table, an approved tool intended for field-level repairs, was a response to a challenge set by leadership.
Oct. 12, 2018 Georgia Air National Guard to provide route clearance in wake of Hurricane Michael Airmen from the Georgia Air National Guard, 116th Air Control Wing, departed today to provide support to local authorities in Seminole County, Georgia after Hurricane Michael roared through the panhandle of Florida and Georgia.
July 26, 2018 Robins begins JSTARS depot maintenance The Air Force initiated its own depot maintenance here for the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft July 17, 2018, to deliver more aircraft faster, leading to increased readiness for warfighters.
Sept. 11, 2017 E-8C JSTARS evacuate to Tinker AFB Five E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft from the 116th Air Control Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, evacuated to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, to escape the path of Hurricane Irma Sept. 9, 2017.