WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. Since its first flight Aug. 23, 1954, the C-130 has proven to be one of the most versatile and active aircraft in the Air Force's fleet, having carried troops and supplies from the tundra of Antarctica, to the deserts of the Middle East, to the tropical islands of the Pacific, and nearly everywhere in between. Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, host of the  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Robins Air Force Base issued the following news: By Patrick Sullivan, 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Since its first flight Aug. 23, 1954, the C-130 has proven to be one of the most versatile and active aircraft in the Air Force's fleet, having carried troops and supplies from the tundra of Antarctica, to the deserts of the Middle East, to the tropical islands of the Pacific, and nearly everywhere in between. Robins Air Force Base, Georgia  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Members of the C-130 Hercules community, past and present, from Air Mobility Command, Air Force Materiel Command and Lockheed Martin gathered at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, on Aug. 23, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 1954 YC-130's first flight. The Herk, or Herc, (an endearing nickname for the C-130 Hercules), is the present-day va  more

FORT MEADE, Maryland, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Information Systems Agency issued the following news: By David Marin, DISA Office of Strategic Communication and Public Affairs Navigating interactions with government officials and prime contractors requires small businesses to be strategic and proactive. By understanding each party's roles and preparing thoroughly, small businesses can engage successfully and land contracts. At last week's AFCEA Small Business Worksho  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: * * * Grant supports disaster-relief jobs, training services in 33 counties * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an initial $800,000 emergency grant award to help fund Georgia's cleanup and recovery activities in 33 counties following Hurricane Debby. The grant will also enable the state to provide employment and training services to peo  more