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  • Robins golfers to participate in Air Force training camp

    The Air Force has officially invited 30 golfers to compete for a coveted spot on the Air Force golf team, including several golfers from Robins. Master Sgt. Mark Schwab, Tech. Sgt. Chris McIlwain and Staff Sgt. Mike Membrila were invited to compete in the Air Force golf training camp at Shaw Air

  • Breakout program helps local businesses benefit from base contracts

    The U-2S program is breaking out and saving time, energy and money by utilizing the expertise of local Middle Georgia businesses. The 560th Aircraft Sustainment Group, which sustains the U-2 program, has been using the Breakout program since 1985 and the program has helped the Air Force avoid

  • Sexual Assault Victim Advocates provide much needed support, compassion

    Sexual assault victims sometimes need an ear to listen or a shoulder to lean on. Volunteer sexual assault victim advocates are available to provide that support. Cindy Graver, sexual assault response coordinator in the 78th Air Base Wing SARC office, said being a VA takes compassion. "A sexual

  • Time to reflect: Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony honors the memory of heroes

    8:46 a.m., Sept. 11, 2001, was the moment that altered the mindset of Americans forever and reminded us the cost of freedom past, present and future. Six years after the attacks of that day, the minute still reminds us of the loss of innocent civilians and emergency response workers and is used to

  • New fire department improves quality of life for firefighters

    When it comes to creature comforts, there wasn't much to brag about for Robins firefighters who called Station 2 home. According to the firefighters, the facility had seen better days. However, Tuesday signaled a new era for the firefighters, as the new Station 2 opened its doors with a grand

  • Students use 3-D printer technology to create flashlights

    When most of us think about printers we envision a simple machine spitting out paper. But with today's technology, printers can do a lot more than print paper, as a group of 20 eighth graders from Northside Middle School's gifted program discovered during a pilot program at STARBASE Robins. The

  • Summer Bash 2007 set to bring fun times for all Sept. 22

    Summer Bash 2007 is set to give the Robins community their last chance at fun in the sun Sept. 22. The annual event will take place at Robins Park from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. - just one day after summer's official end. The event will bring a variety of entertainment for family members of all ages to

  • Players on world champion little league team have ties to Robins

    Five of the players on the Warner Robins American Little League team, which defeated Japan 3-2 to win the Little League World Series, have a parent who works at Robins.Michael Conlon's son Zane (#5) plays second, short and pitches. Mr. Conlon is a sheet metal mechanic in 402nd Aircraft Maintenance