Robins Air Force Base Features https://www.robins.af.mil Robins Air Force Base Features RSS Feed en-us Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:02:44 GMT Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:02:39 GMT Living the Dream: 2019 air show director’s aspiration of joining military turns life around https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/2031054/living-the-dream-2019-air-show-directors-aspiration-of-joining-military-turns-l/ Maj. LaToshia Wright, the 2019 Thunder Over Georgia Air Show director and deputy director for the 78th Force Support Squadron, used her service to her country to turn her life around.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Dec/04/2002219783/82/55/0/191126-F-DO607-0138.JPG' alt='Photo shows Maj. LaToshia Wright, 2019 air show director, posing for a picture with the Army Black Daggers parachute jumpers performing in the background.' /> <br /> Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:02:44 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/2031054/living-the-dream-2019-air-show-directors-aspiration-of-joining-military-turns-l/ DLA operator keeps solid work ethic, positive attitude despite visual, hearing impairments https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1993997/dla-operator-keeps-solid-work-ethic-positive-attitude-despite-visual-hearing-im/ Stanley Parham, a refurbisher operator contracted through the Georgia Industries for the Blind to work at the Defense Logistics Agency’s Distribution Robins Container Recycling Warehouse, was born with Usher’s Syndrome Type 3, an inherited disease that causes progressive hearing loss and vision impairment.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Oct/21/2002197969/82/55/0/191018-F-UI543-1011.JPG' alt='DLA box cleaning worker keeps solid work ethic, positive attitude despite visual, hearing impairments' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:46:00 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1993997/dla-operator-keeps-solid-work-ethic-positive-attitude-despite-visual-hearing-im/ Civil Engineering Technician’s ‘business first’ personality enables him to get things done for Robins https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1989289/civil-engineering-technicians-business-first-personality-enables-him-to-get-thi/ Danny Butler, a Civil Engineering technician in the 78th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Requirements & Optimization Element, is a ‘business first’ kind of guy.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Oct/15/2002195110/82/55/0/190917-F-DO607-0144.JPG' alt='Civil Engineering Technician’s ‘business first’ personality enables him to get things done for Robins' /> <br /> Tue, 15 Oct 2019 19:41:24 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1989289/civil-engineering-technicians-business-first-personality-enables-him-to-get-thi/ Fuels distribution operator’s upbeat personality an asset to her service https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1967091/fuels-distribution-operators-upbeat-personality-an-asset-to-her-service/ Airman 1st Class Amanda Flores, a fuels distribution operator in the 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Distribution Flight, brings her enthusiasm to the job daily and rises to the challenge of working in a male-dominated career field.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Sep/20/2002185383/82/55/0/190913-F-UI543-0136.JPG' alt='Fuels distribution operator’s upbeat personality an asset to her service' /> <br /> Fri, 20 Sep 2019 19:43:47 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1967091/fuels-distribution-operators-upbeat-personality-an-asset-to-her-service/ Gone way too soon https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/840562/gone-way-too-soon/ A few years ago a couple of ID bracelets came in the mail. Those bracelets took me back instantly to<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Sep/11/2001501311/82/55/0/150910-F-UI543-002.jpg' alt='Bernard “Curtis” Brown II, was killed on American Airlines Flight 77 – the flight that hit the Pentagon where his father usually worked. He was one of nearly 3,000 people killed that day. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tommie Horton)' /> <br /> Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:28:00 GMT Ric Anderson https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/840562/gone-way-too-soon/ Gone, but not forgotten: Whitlock family keeps Air Force ties after son’s death through Gold Star program https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1890994/gone-but-not-forgotten-whitlock-family-keeps-air-force-ties-after-sons-death-th/ The family of Capt. Nicholas Whitlock, who died in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, reflect back on his life and how they have used his memory and the Gold Star program to carry on his legacy.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jun/28/2002151640/82/55/0/190629-F-F3494-0004.JPG' alt='Gone, but not forgotten: Whitlock family keeps Air Force ties after son’s death through Gold Star program' /> <br /> Fri, 28 Jun 2019 18:31:00 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1890994/gone-but-not-forgotten-whitlock-family-keeps-air-force-ties-after-sons-death-th/ Behind the Lens: Japanese-American woman takes off-beaten path to photography career at Robins https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1799671/behind-the-lens-japanese-american-woman-takes-off-beaten-path-to-photography-ca/ You may have seen Misuzu Allen’s photos on Robins’ Facebook page or the base’s website, but do you know this woman behind the lens? Her story is as unique as the ones her photos capture every day. The Japanese-American came to the U.S in 1992, when her husband’s job brought him back to the states. A short time after earning her information technology degree and landing her Air Force career through the Palace Acquire Internship, Allen’s audiovisual career took off. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Mar/29/2002107152/82/55/0/190327-F-UI543-1009.JPG' alt='Behind the Lens' /> <br /> Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:44:45 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1799671/behind-the-lens-japanese-american-woman-takes-off-beaten-path-to-photography-ca/ EAP consultant helps Robins meet civilians’ personal, work life needs https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1792397/eap-consultant-helps-robins-meet-civilians-personal-work-life-needs/ The Robins Employee Assistance Program has been a resource for the installation’s civilian workforce to turn to in times of need for many years. The long-standing program has recently doubled its efforts, adding a part-time EAP consultant to its team of professionals to help civilians. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Mar/22/2002104361/82/55/0/190314-F-UI543-1022.JPG' alt='EAP consultant helps Robins meet civilians’ personal, work life needs' /> <br /> Fri, 22 Mar 2019 11:15:12 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1792397/eap-consultant-helps-robins-meet-civilians-personal-work-life-needs/ Robins firefighters use boxing to stay fit to fight flames https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1755425/robins-firefighters-use-boxing-to-stay-fit-to-fight-flames/ Robins firefighters use boxing to stay fit to fight<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Feb/11/2002088439/82/55/0/190124-F-UI543-0310.JPG' alt='Robins firefighters use boxing to stay fit to fight flames' /> <br /> Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:04:56 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1755425/robins-firefighters-use-boxing-to-stay-fit-to-fight-flames/ Robins Clinical psychologist uses Puerto Rican heritage, resiliency to help civilians on base https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1645276/robins-clinical-psychologist-uses-puerto-rican-heritage-resiliency-to-help-civi/ Felisha Garcia has had a lot on her mind since arriving at Robins about a year ago. The Puerto Rico<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Sep/26/2002045108/82/55/0/180921-F-UI543-0418.JPG' alt='Felisha Garcia at work' /> <br /> Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:29:00 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1645276/robins-clinical-psychologist-uses-puerto-rican-heritage-resiliency-to-help-civi/ Features Robins Honor Guard gives back to communities near, far in many ways https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1638738/robins-honor-guard-gives-back-to-communities-near-far-in-many-ways/ Airmen from all walks of Air Force life come together to serve on the Robins Air Force Base Honor<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Sep/19/2002042325/82/55/0/180524-F-ZV819-1701.JPG' alt='Cradling the Colors' /> <br /> Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:24:55 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1638738/robins-honor-guard-gives-back-to-communities-near-far-in-many-ways/ Features A&FRC program helps military, DOD families be financially ready https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1605683/afrc-program-helps-military-dod-families-be-financially-ready/ Striking a financial balance can often feel like a tight-rope walk.Leaning too far in one direction<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/17/2001955722/82/55/0/180817-F-ZZ999-3232.JPG' alt='Money Matters' /> <br /> Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:30:41 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1605683/afrc-program-helps-military-dod-families-be-financially-ready/ Features New Robins Dietitian Nutritionist https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1605557/new-robins-dietitian-nutritionist/ Denise Wickley married into the Air Force nearly a year ago.The military spouse found her niche at<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/17/2001955599/82/55/0/180808-F-ZV819-0297.JPG' alt='New Robins Dietitian Nutritionist' /> <br /> Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:04:00 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1605557/new-robins-dietitian-nutritionist/ Features Robins volunteer receives IRS Community Service Certificate of Appreciation https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1600496/robins-volunteer-receives-irs-community-service-certificate-of-appreciation/ Most people dread tax season, but not Karin Winward.Winward, a retired Air Force senior master<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/13/2001953608/82/55/0/180731-F-F3494-0506.JPG' alt='Voluteer award recipient' /> <br /> Mon, 13 Aug 2018 17:33:00 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1600496/robins-volunteer-receives-irs-community-service-certificate-of-appreciation/ Features Robins to celebrate Women’s Equality Day Aug. 22 https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1599305/robins-to-celebrate-womens-equality-day-aug-22/ Women from all over the U.S cast their ballots in recent primary elections, a voting right granted<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/10/2001953084/82/55/0/180810-F-ZV999-3232.JPG' alt='Department of Defense 2018 Women’s Equality Day' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Aug 2018 18:20:19 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1599305/robins-to-celebrate-womens-equality-day-aug-22/ Features Robins shares road rules of motorcycle safety https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1584063/robins-shares-road-rules-of-motorcycle-safety/ Even the most experienced motorcyclists can use a reminder or two about motorcycle safety ins and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/25/2001946621/82/55/0/180711-F-VM122-3286.JPG' alt='Motorcycle Safety course' /> <br /> Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:49:00 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1584063/robins-shares-road-rules-of-motorcycle-safety/ Robins’ Trap and Skeet Range https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1583076/robins-trap-and-skeet-range/ Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a world-class competitor, Robins Trap and Skeet Range has all<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/24/2001946321/82/55/0/180724-F-ZZ999-3232.JPG' alt='Robins’ Trap and Skeet Range' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Jul 2018 19:19:37 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1583076/robins-trap-and-skeet-range/ Robins’ airman earns spot on 2018 Women’s All-Armed Forces Soccer Team https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1576528/robins-airman-earns-spot-on-2018-womens-all-armed-forces-soccer-team/ Alison Skidmore fell in love with soccer at the tender age of 5.Skidmore, now chief of Customer<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/17/2001943176/82/55/0/180717-F-ZZ999-2323.JPG' alt='2nd Lt. Alison Skidmore' /> <br /> Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:07:02 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1576528/robins-airman-earns-spot-on-2018-womens-all-armed-forces-soccer-team/ Features Too hot to handle: heat stress and ways to avoid its danger https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1573564/too-hot-to-handle-heat-stress-and-ways-to-avoid-its-danger/ Temperatures are already heating up in Middle Georgia.As the mercury rises, the potential for heat<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/12/2001941915/82/55/0/180712-F-ZZ999-3232.JPG' alt='Heat Stress' /> <br /> Thu, 12 Jul 2018 19:18:00 GMT Holly Logan-Arrington https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1573564/too-hot-to-handle-heat-stress-and-ways-to-avoid-its-danger/ Don't feed the gators https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1534852/dont-feed-the-gators/ In the southeastern United States, the growing number of people living near water and taking part in<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/May/30/2001924314/82/55/0/180530-F-ZZ999-089.JPG' alt='(Shutterstock image)' /> <br /> Wed, 30 May 2018 14:19:06 GMT Press Operations https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1534852/dont-feed-the-gators/