News Briefs: Watson Gate Closure Published July 13, 2016 By Staff Reports Robins Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The following news briefs are provided for your situational awareness. Gate closure The Watson Gate will be closed Wednesday, July 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. for maintenance. The Martin Luther King Gate will open during that period to accommodate traffic. Tech Expo July 27 The annual Robins Technology Expo hosted by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Middle Georgia Chapter will be July 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Heritage Club. The event is open and free to all DOD, government and contractor personnel with gate access. Dozens of exhibitors will be on hand with their latest technological gadgets. Interested parties may pre-register to attend at https://fdaexpo.com/register.php?id=198. Registering on this link does not give you gate access - you must have your own security clearance to enter the base. For more information, call 1-877-332-3976. Track and Field construction A renovation project on the Outdoor Athletic Field Track and Football Field is set to begin on Aug. 1. The project is expected to last about 180 days but could take longer due to inclement weather or unforeseen conditions. Your cooperation will be appreciated. If you have any questions, the points of contact are Brett Madison, at 478-327-2984 and Lorrie Simmons at 478-327-3977. Editor's note: See page B2 for Fitness Test relocation. PACE offers AFMC-wide free professionalism presentations As part of Profession of Arms Center of Excellence Character and Leadership initiative, a five-hour presentation of "Professionalism - Enhancing Human Capital" will be held at Robins Aug. 30 through 31 and Sept. 1. The presentations will examine how professionalism drives individual behavior and connects Air Force core values to the Air Force mission. Though targeted at effective working relationships within the Air Force, attendees are able to extend the lessons to personal relationships as well. For more information, call Bryan Teel at 478-327-6990 or Rob Powell at 478-327-8589. Voluntary Leave Transfer Program The following leave recipients have been approved through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Vaughn Martin of the 404th SCMS. Contact Weldon Marsh at 497-9922 . Nancy Moody of 78th FSS. Contact Ellen Nash at 472-5568.