New top general for Robins AFB named

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE - Brig. Gen. Donald Wetekam, a senior leader at Air Combat Command headquarters, has been named commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center to replace the retiring Maj. General Dennis Haines on Feb. 1. <br> <br> The Air Logistics Center is responsible for repairing and maintaining the F-15 fighter jet, the C-130, C-141 and C-5 cargo planes, all Air Force helicopters and some special-operations aircraft.<br> <br> The ALC also manages the U-2 and provides logistics support for avionics and weapons systems. <br> <br> Wetekam, who has been selected for promotion to major general, began his career in 1973 after graduating from the Air Force Academy.<br> <br> His most recent appointments nearly mirror those of Haines, who also served as director of ACC&#39;s logistics more than a year before coming to Robins two years ago.