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Jan. 7, 2020
Team JSTARS to receive first female wing commander in Georgia Air National Guard history

The Georgia Air National Guard’s 116th Air Control Wing vice wing commander will take command Jan. 12, 2020, earning her the recognition as first female wing commander in the history of the Georgia Air National Guard. Col. Amy Holbeck will take the reins from Col. Ato Crumbly, the current commander
Oct. 30, 2019
End of an Era: JSTARS flies last sortie out of CENTCOM

An 18-year long deployment of the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and the second longest deployment in U.S. Air Force history, came to an end Oct. 1, 2019.Just before sunrise, Col. Konata Crumbly, 116th Air Control Wing
Oct. 25, 2019
Mercer University students help Team JSTARS with innovative approach to scheduling frustrations

Team JSTARS, the sole operators of the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, recently teamed up with Mercer University’s computer science department in Macon to advance an antiquated software system during the fall 2019 semester.The vision for the project is to make the multiple
Sept. 23, 2019
Hispanic heritage and devotion to military service runs deep for this Puerto Rican family

It’s often said the Air National Guard is more like a family — that’s literally the case for the Lopez family where mother, son, and daughter serve together in the Georgia Air National Guard’s 116th Air Control Wing at Robins Air Force Base.
April 24, 2019
Team JSTARS maintainers design tool saving Air Force estimated $500k yearly

Eight Airmen from Team JSTARS at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, recently designed an innovative tool estimated to save the Air Force nearly $500k a year in cowling repairs for the E-8C Joint STARS aircraft. The cowling fixture table, an approved tool intended for field-level repairs, was a response
Nov. 6, 2018
116th Air Control Wing deploys Airmen to distribute supplies for Hurricane Michael relief

Airmen from the 116th Air Control Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, deployed from Robins Air Force Base Oct. 12 to help distribute food and water to citizens affected by Hurricane Michael in Seminole County, Georgia.
Nov. 6, 2018
116th Air Control Wing 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 yesterday.
Nov. 6, 2018
116th ACW Comptroller Flight named top performing office in all ANG

The Comptroller Flight with the 116th Air Control Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, has been identified as the top performing finance office out of all 94 Air National Guard wings for fiscal year 2017.
Feb. 5, 2018
116th Medical Group Airmen join nationwide CERFP units for Nellis medical training event

Airmen from the 116th Medical Group, 116th Air Control Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, joined more than 15 Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear High-Yield Explosive, Enhanced Response Force Package, or CERFP, units for an intensive medical training event aimed at sharpening their skills at
Dec. 28, 2017
Three Joint STARS Aircraft Returned to Mission Ready Status

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga . — Four other E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft received minor damage here Tuesday.

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