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  • Deployed Airmen’s kids get football training from ex-NFL player

    Five children of deployed Airmen from Robins spent some time this week with a group of former NFL and college football players. The cost of the Kids & Pros Football Camp is normally $150, but former Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry offered scholarships to the children. They were among 135 children

  • 78th FSS ‘energized’ to make energy a top concern

    When it comes to energy conservation on Robins, the 78th Force Support Squadron is making a strong statement. Despite the fact most of its 65 facilities operate for extended hours and many of them operate around the clock, and it services an average of 15,000 customers a day, FSS is one of the true

  • C-27J decision still uncertain

    The future of the newly opened C-27J Joint Cargo Aircraft Schoolhouse at Robins is in doubt in the wake of a recent Air Force announcement, but the contractor for the project said the school isn't likely to leave anytime soon. The schoolhouse officially opened in December, but recently the Air Force

  • Robins command chief bids fond farewell

    With 24 years in the Air Force and as a veteran of numerous combat deployments, Chief Master Sgt. Harold "Buddy" Hutchison thought his time in the combat zone was about over. Serving the past two years as the installation command chief, however, gave him a change of heart. Working with Airmen here

  • New gate to ease traffic congestion

    Following two weeks of traffic analysis and commuter feedback, officials at Robins have determined a need to open another gate. Beginning Wednesday, the Museum of Aviation Gate, located next to the Russell Parkway Gate, will be opened during peak traffic hours. Traffic will be routed to the base

  • Youth apprenticeship program gives students career taste test

    A record number of area high school students are spending their summer at Robins preparing for their future through the Youth Apprenticeship Program. Benita Campbell, civilian guidance counselor, said the 115 students processed into the program Monday reflects a growing interest among students in

  • Nav pod deal saves millions

    A team at Robins worked to secure a unique contract, leading to the exchange of older avionics for state-of-the-art equivalents and effectively saving the Air Force more than $22 million.For its efforts, the Precision Attack System Program Office was recognized last week by the 21st Century

  • Base lake closed

    A "perfect storm" is being blamed for an anomaly over the weekend which killed more than 200 of Scout Lake's largest fish, including bass, catfish and carp. While tests are being conducted to confirm the exact cause of their death, it appears to be the result of a decomposing algae bloom which

  • MC-12 site survey begins next week

    A team of 16 people will be here next week on a fact-finding mission important to the future of the base and the community. The team arrives Monday and will conduct a site survey related to the MC-12W Liberty. Robins is competing with five other installations to house the aircraft, which is the Air