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  • Industries to get to know JSTARS

    The 116th and 461st Air Control wings are set to host an Air Force Industry Day Monday, as part of an effort that aims to eventually replace the aging fleet and enhance the planes' capabilities. Representatives from 31 companies are expected to arrive at Robins for the event, which seeks to showcase

  • Groundbreaking on new military, veterans center next week

    A groundbreaking ceremony for a Military Academic Training Center will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the corner of Wellborn Road and Wall Street in Warner Robins. The collaborative initiative between the University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia aims to be a

  • BiRD privilege crucial for many riders

    For many, it's a convenient way to save money and avoid wear and tear on their vehicles. Some even rely upon it as their only means of commuting to and from Robins Air Force Base - the magic bus doing its part to keep them employed. But whatever the reason, Buses into Robins Daily, better known as

  • Airman proud of service at home and abroad

    The number 13 is thought to be a rather unlucky number to some people. But the year ending in 2013 was definitely one to remember for one young Airman stationed at Robins. With a country at war for more than a decade, there are young yet talented members such as Senior Airman Maresa Miessler who

  • Machinists expedite sustainment for RSAF F-15s

    Due to teamwork and the steady handiwork of 573rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron machinists, several high priority items were recently manufactured that will help sustain F-15s flying in the Royal Saudi Air Force. Known as conformal fuel tank hinges, the small parts may appear plain and ordinary,

  • Misuse of government e-mail comes with hefty consequences

    Sometimes, good intentions lead to a bad outcome. That's especially true when it comes to sending email. Although many who have sent personally-motivated emails or have hit reply to all unnecessarily may have done so thinking they were doing the recipients a favor, the sender may have violated Air

  • One Airman's lesson on 'The Wall' in Afghanistan

    In Pink Floyd's song, "Another Brick in the Wall," it starts, "Daddy's flown across the ocean, leaving just a memory." According to Capt. Robert Brumfield, an operations officer with the 116th Security Forces Squadron, those words and a real life wall took on new meaning during his deployment to

  • Select workers can apply for early outs

    The base will begin accepting applications today from select civilian employees for the latest Air Force round of voluntary early retirement and separation incentives known as VERA and VSIP. The action follows the recent announcement by the service of its plan to reduce the size of its headquarters

  • Local terrain flights approved for Marine training

    The 'Sound of Freedom' will now include not only the supersonic booms associated with the F-15 Eagle, but the hum of helicopter rotors used by Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 for training. That's because the squadron here will now be able to conduct local terrain flight operations in the

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