News

May 17, 2007
Putting Safety First

The rise in temperature during the lazy days of summer has historically gone hand in hand with the season's rising number of off-duty mishaps and Robins is looking to head off tragedy during the 101 Critical Days of Summer by ensuring all its Airmen have the tools to make smart choices. The 101
May 11, 2007
Having a base-wide impact with just one decision: Base launches new drug and alcohol awareness campaign

It's amazing how some dates "stick" in your mind - your mom's birthday, weddings, the day you arrived at your first duty station. I have many such dates, but one that tugs at my heart is July 11, 1997. On that day, Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Jackson graduated from the Kisling NCO Academy at Ramstein Air
May 11, 2007
New facility paints bright future for Robins

As members of the Robins community and distinguished guests gathered Wednesday at the large aircraft corrosion control hangar for a ribbon cutting, many were impressed by the promise of the new facility. Maj. Gen. Tom Owen, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center commander, said the opening of the
May 11, 2007
Bringing down the house: Contract awarded allowing for the demolition of 212 houses

More then 200 houses will soon be tumbling down as Robins continues its efforts to privatize military family housing in order to provide more adequate housing to the active-duty population at Robins. The contract for $1.9 million has been awarded to All Phase Services, Inc. in Boca Raton, Fla. There
May 11, 2007
Gate 5 closure to improve traffic flow

Gate 5, the Martin Luther King Boulevard gate, will be closed for construction May 21 through June 24. During the closure, base personnel and residents will need to use alternate gates for entry and exit. All drivers are encouraged to be patient and expect longer wait times at the gate, said Tech.
May 11, 2007
Base chaplains build relationships, shed light on Robins mission through base Clergy Day

May 3, as thousands of people gathered throughout the U.S. to pray, clergy from around Middle Georgia joined chaplains from Robins to learn about the mission of the base. Though the Clergy Day event took place on the National Day of Prayer, the event not only allowed the ministers to learn what to
May 11, 2007
653rd CLSS, Egyptian Air Force work together to get right fit for four C-130s

Members of the 653rd Combat Logistics Support Squadron crossed sea and language barriers to help the Egyptian Air Force's aircraft take to the skies again. The 12-person team, consisting of various aircraft experts in the unit, spent a little more than six months in Helwan, Egypt, an area 20 miles
May 11, 2007
Making the cut: Two Robins Elementary sixth graders chosen as local Junior Journalists

It's not every day that members of the 13 WMAZ news team, cover a sporting event at Robins Elementary. But, that is just what happened during a kickball game May 3. However, the most valuable players of this game weren't named for their contributions on the field, but instead for being chosen as one
May 11, 2007
A Silent Killer: Corrosion team helps Air Force keep mission from rusting away

Recently a five-man team, with four members from Robins, deployed in an effort to help eliminate "a silent killer." The killer is the corrosion of aircraft and ground support equipment. Corrosion can cause equipment to work less efficiently or even fail with little or no warning, which is why the
May 4, 2007
78th CEG transforming to all-civilian workforce

Members of the 78th Civil Engineering Group will soon be taking on a new look as active-duty members depart and an all-civilian workforce is created. "There will be an impact to the base, but we want to make the transition as seamless as possible," said Col. Edward Piekarczyk, commander of the 78th