53rd Combat Communications Squadron prepares for new boss

The 53rd Combat Communications Squadron is getting ready to leave the 5th Combat Communications Group for a new home under the 461st Air Control Wing, representing a realignment effort aimed to enhance all unit capabilities. On Oct. 1, the 53rd will officially become its own airfield squadron,

Providing a vital link between commanders and families

Everyone needs support at some point. And, for military spouses at Robins, the base's Key Spouse Program - managed by the Airmen & Family Readiness Center - does just that. Tech. Sgt. Ronald Megginson, Key Spouse Program coordinator, said the program is designed with information in mind. "Your key

CE outlines steps for dealing with spills

A sanitary sewer release from the City of Warner Robins recently caused Duck Lake to be closed for fishing and general activity. A facility manager brought the release to the 78th Civil Engineer Group's attention. To help people on base understand proper procedures during a spill, the 78th CEG

New center centralizes installation support management

The Air Force is centralizing its installation support management within a newly created Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force officials announced Monday.The change resulted from an effort to reduce overhead costs, increase efficiencies, eliminate redundant activities, improve

AFRC feels effects of latest Air Force changes

Air Force leaders announced changes to headquarters staff manning and organization Monday - changes which will result in manpower reductions at the Air Force Reserve Command headquarters here. The Air Force is reorganizing its major command headquarters in order to meet the Department of Defense's

Inspection team to arrive at Robins

A team of AFMC inspectors from around the country will be given free reign of Robins Monday, as a week of base-wide assessments kick off. The Air Force Materiel Command Inspector General's Office analyzes the computerized systems of the 78th IGO, and will be here to conduct spot checks to validate

Service, integrity, excellence: Robins Honor Guard always on the move

Every 90 days an Airman at Robins has an opportunity to participate in a unique mission to honor his or her brothers and sisters in uniform. Sometimes it is their faces, or the sharp, crisp gestures that are the first things members of the public notice. Many times, however, it is their final

Community helps less fortunate through food donation programs

Robins Air Force Base's Commissary is partnering with Warner Robins food banks to put food on the tables of the less fortunate. The effort is being done through the Food Bank Partnership Program. "When the commissary has food items that are not sellable, but are still edible, we contact the local

Open House draws ‘Mob’sters past, present

Robins playing behind-the-scenes C2ISR role for mission in Iraq

Robins is continuing to help provide air power globally to combat terrorism. According to recent news reports, due to the recent crisis in Iraq involving threats posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant militants, manned and unmanned aerial vehicles from the U.S. are providing security