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Equitable Growth responds to passage of the federal budget bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2025 CONTACT: Madison Moore, mmoore@equitablegrowth.org WASHINGTON – On Friday, President Donald Trump signed the 2025 federal budget bill, cementing into law the most regressive piece of tax and budget legislation to be passed in the United States in at least 40 years.
Americans Informed About the Distributional Effects of Republicans’ Budget Bill Overwhelmingly Oppose It
Download File 062525-WP-Americans Informed About the Distributional Effects of Republicans’ Budget Bill Overwhelmingly Oppose It-Hacker and Sullivan Authors: Jacob S. Hacker, Yale University Patrick Sullivan, Yale University Abstract: Republicans in the Senate are currently considering the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which, if enacted, would be the most regressive U.S. tax and budget law in at least the past four decades.
Patrick Sullivan
Skip to content Patrick Sullivan is a postdoctoral scholar at APEX and an associated researcher at “The Politics of Inequality” Cluster of Excellence at the University of Konstanz. Sullivan holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education social studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also majored in history, political science, and economics. Want to connect with Equitable Growth?
Historian’s Corner: 5th CCG embodies a legacy of innovation, excellence
Published March 25, 2025 By Patrick Sullivan 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Since its activation July 1, 1964, the 5th Combat Communications Group, based out of Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has crafted a legacy of innovation and adaptability. Only one month after forming, personnel went to Gila Bend, Arizona and supported drone operations – a technology that was seeing its first large-scale military use in the then-ongoing Vietnam War.
Historian’s Corner: 5th CCG embodies a legacy of innovation, excellence
Published March 25, 2025 By Patrick Sullivan 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Since its activation July 1, 1964, the 5th Combat Communications Group, based out of Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has crafted a legacy of innovation and adaptability. Only one month after forming, personnel went to Gila Bend, Arizona and supported drone operations – a technology that was seeing its first large-scale military use in the then-ongoing Vietnam War.
AFMC command team visit Robins [Image 3 of 4]
Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th (e.g. yourname@email.com) Remember me Forgot Password? 9 Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch, AFMC command chief, right, receive a briefing from Manny Alam, 778th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, at Fire Station #1 at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2025.
330th, 129th CTS reoptimize capabilities with expanded training facility [Image 5 of 7]
9 A plaque remembering the late Master Sgt. Brian Baldwin, a former 330th CTS evaluator aviator, hangs on the wall of a newly opened classroom dedicated in his honor at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 31, 2025. The classroom was part of a training facility expansion driven by a larger Wing-level reoptimization to adapt for Great Power Competition.
5th CCG supports Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
9 Ten Airmen from the 5th Combat Communications Group, located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, were selected to support Air Force Southern’s efforts at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in Lima, Peru, Nov. 5-20, 2024. AFSOUTH was named lead component for APEC, supporting the U.S. government’s involvement and the U.S. president’s engagements during the event.
461st ACW strengthens C3 capabilities through interservice integration
9 Command, control, and communications is inherently a joint and coalition effort, with the goal of connecting military assets across all warfighting domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber. In pursuit of strengthening its interoperability, the 461st Air Control Wing is capitalizing a years-long effort to enhance joint integration not just when deployed, but within the unit.
Air Combat Command team visits Robins AFB
Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th (e.g. yourname@email.com) Remember me Forgot Password? 8 ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, and their spouses, Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Robins Air Force Base Dec. 2, 2024, to highlight the base's important role in supporting ACC objectives and national defense.
778th CES conducts live structural fire training [Image 5 of 7]
8 Firefighters assigned to the 778th Civil Engineer Squadron raise a ladder during live structural fire training at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 20, 2024. The structural fire training required the firefighters to search a burning building, rescue a simulated casualty, and successfully put out the fire.
‘Emitte Lucem et Veritatem’: 461st Operational Support Squadron inactivates
Published Nov. 21, 2024 By Patrick Sullivan 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The 461st Operations Support Squadron, under the 461st Air Control Wing, inactivated at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 15, 2024. The 461st OSS was the final squadron of the 461st ACW that once supported the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System mission, which retired in late 2023.
‘Emitte Lucem et Veritatem’: 461st Operations Support Squadron inactivates
Published Nov. 21, 2024 By Patrick Sullivan 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The 461st Operations Support Squadron, under the 461st Air Control Wing, inactivated at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 15, 2024. The 461st OSS was the final squadron of the 461st ACW that once supported the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System mission, which retired in late 2023.
‘Emitte Lucem et Veritatem’: 461st Operational Support Squadron inactivates
8 The 461st Operations Support Squadron, under the 461st Air Control Wing, inactivated at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 15, 2024. The 461st OSS was the final squadron of the 461st ACW that once supported the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System mission, which retired in late 2023. “Without exception and without hesitation, Airmen and Soldiers from Team JSTARS left their families to deploy forward and operate within contested airspace and over hostile terrain,” said Col.
Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th (e.g. yourname@email.com) Remember me Forgot Password? 8 A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft sits in a hanger during its depot maintenance cycle at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 31, 2024. The WR-ALC has managed depot maintenance cycles for numerous aircraft to include the C-130, C-17, C-5, F-15 and more.
A-10 soars over Georgia
Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th (e.g. yourname@email.com) Remember me Forgot Password? 8 An A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 23rd Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, flies over the flight line at Robins AFB, Georgia, Oct. 17, 2024.
52nd CBCS flexes ACE capabilities with Agile Gator 25-1
Published Oct. 9, 2024 By Patrick Sullivan 78th ABW/PA The 52nd Combat Communications Squadron conducted Agile Gator 25-1 at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 29 through Oct. 4, 2024. The exercise simulated a bare-base deployment, testing the unit’s capabilities in an environment like they may see when they mobilize for a real-world response. “The purpose of the 52nd, and why combat communication exists, is to deliver expeditionary communications to the warfighter,” described Maj.
F-15E Strike Eagle performs functional test at Robins [Image 1 of 2]
7 An F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 389th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, takes off from Robins AFB, Georgia, Sept. 24, 2024. The Strike Eagle performed a functional test as part of its depot maintenance cycle with the 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, who keep the Air Force F-15 fleet flying and active.
Robins fire department, WR-ALC join for confined space rescue training [Image 8 of 8]
7 Firefighters assigned to the 778th Civil Engineer Squadron extract a mannequin from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft wing cavity during confined space training at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 18, 2024. The training better prepared the Robins fire and emergency services team to respond to potential confined space incidents within the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex.
Robins fire department, WR-ALC join for confined space rescue training
Published Sept. 23, 2024 By Patrick Sullivan 78th ABW/PA The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and 778th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergency services team joined for confined space rescue training at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 18, 2024. The training simulated a WR-ALC member becoming unresponsive while conducting maintenance inside a C-130J Super Hercules wing cavity.
RDML York visits DLA Distribution-Warner Robins [Image 5 of 6]
7 U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Michael York; Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander; inspects shipments during a site visit to DLA Distribution-Warner Robins at Robins Air Force Base; Georgia; Sept. 9; 2024. DLA Distribution’s tailored logistics support packages allow flexibility and cost-effective options aimed at exceeding performance standards while maintaining audit readiness.
70 Years of Flight: The C-130’s Legacy, Future
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) — Since its first flight Aug. 23, 1954, the C-130 Herculeshas 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.
70 Years of Flight: The C-130's Legacy, Future | Soldier Systems Daily
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) — Since its first flight Aug. 23, 1954, the C-130 Herculeshas 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 9/11 Memorial Ceremony [Image 6 of 6]
Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th (e.g. yourname@email.com) Remember me Forgot Password? 7 Firefighters assigned to the 778th Civil Engineer Squadron and defenders assigned to the 78th Security Forces Squadron salute a missing man table during a ceremony at the 9/11 memorial at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 11, 2024.
C-130 70th Anniversary Celebration [Image 8 of 11]
14 Mike Beasley, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mobility Directorate C-130 Hercules division senior materiel leader, speaks during the C-130 70th Anniversary Celebration at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 23, 2024. The C-130’s modernization at Robins Air Force Base, including weight reduction and efficiency improvements, was key to extending the aircraft's operational lifespan and its effectiveness in a variety of theaters.
70 Years of Flight: The C-130's legacy and future
Published Aug. 28, 2024 By Patrick Sullivan 78th ABW/PA 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.
18th ACCS hosts first change of command since activation
Published Aug. 15, 2024 By Patrick Sullivan 78th ABW/PA The 18th Airborne Command and Control Squadron hosted its first change of command ceremony since its activation at Robins Air Force Base in February 2023. Lt. Col. Richard Elmore assumed command from Lt. Col. Scott Sevigny. A geographically separated unit from the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, the 18th ACCS flies the E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node aircraft out of Robins.
5th Combat Communications Squadron Airman selected for Warrant Officer [Image 1 of 2]
14 Master Sgt. David Stacho, 5th Combat Communications Squadron Mission Systems Section chief, poses for a photo at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 8, 2024, after being selected for the inaugural cohort of Air Force warrant officers. The Warrant Officer Corps was reintroduced to address critical operational needs while maintaining highly perishable skills, leveraging the unique expertise and capabilities of warrant officers.
Team Robins supports kickoff of Southeastern Region Little League Baseball tournament [Image 2 of 5]
15 Col. Adam Shelton, 461st Air Control Wing commander, throws a ceremonial first pitch during the Southeast Region Little League Baseball tournament at Warner Robins, Georgia, Aug. 1, 2024. The Southeastern Region Little League Park opened in 2010, and as part of its longstanding partnership with the community, Team Robins has worked outreach efforts through the event from recruiters and demonstration to honor guard presentations, national anthem singers and first pitches.
Chaplain Candidate Program turns Lieutenants into Chaplains
Published Aug. 2, 2024 By Patrick Sullivan 78th Air Base Wing Air Force chaplains fill a critical, demanding role providing guidance and support to Airmen all over the world. The Chaplain Candidate Program is an initiative designed to cultivate well-trained and dedicated chaplains to ensure the spiritual strength of the force. Hosted at Robins Air Force Base and led by the Air Force Reserve Command, the program plays a pivotal role in supplying the total force with capable spiritual leaders.
402nd SWEG: Cultivating Tomorrow's Cyber Defenders [Image 7 of 7]
14 Daiven Abram, a student intern with the 402nd Software Engineering Group, poses for a photo at Project Synergy in Warner Robins, Georgia, July 16, 2024. Alongside providing industry-relevant education, the internship program also teaches the students supplementary skills like public speaking and time management, preparing them to be as effective as possible in their future workplace.
Cultivating Tomorrow's Cyber Defenders
Published July 18, 2024 By Patrick Sullivan 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Cyberspace is a core pillar of the Air Force mission, and one of the most hotly contested, rapidly developing domains the force operates in. The 402nd Software Engineering Group is a key player in cyberspace operations – providing design, development, updates, on-site engineering support and more to correct software issues and improve avionics systems.
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