Robins Air Force Base News https://www.robins.af.mil Robins Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:02:14 GMT Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:04:54 GMT Navigating Disasters https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1378661/navigating-disasters/ This year’s natural disasters have been brutal for many in the United States. Georgia, Alabama,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Nov/21/2001847200/82/55/0/171025-F-UI543-1030.JPG' alt='Navigating Disasters' /> <br /> Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:02:14 GMT Jonathan Bell https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1378661/navigating-disasters/ Top Stories Environmental Prepping for hurricane relief at Robins https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1310076/prepping-for-hurricane-relief-at-robins/ Robins Air Force Base was teeming with activity as Hurricane Irma approached Florida last week. At<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Sep/13/2001808891/82/55/0/170910-F-VM122-0608.JPG' alt='Robins Air Force Base was teeming with activity as Hurricane Irma approached Florida last week. At the FEMA Fuel Staging Area on base, Lee Mahan, from Chatham, Virginia, conducts preventive maintenance service prior to leave for a mission in support of FEMA’s Hurricane relief effort. (U.S. Air Force photo/ED ASPERA)' /> <br /> Wed, 13 Sep 2017 21:11:00 GMT Ed Aspera https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1310076/prepping-for-hurricane-relief-at-robins/ Top Stories Mission/Training Health and Wellness Success Here = Success There Environmental History/Heritage Cease the Grease! Oils and greases don't belong in the drain https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1024192/cease-the-grease-oils-and-greases-dont-belong-in-the-drain/ Oils and grease should never be disposed of down the drain for any reason.  That includes fuels,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Dec/08/2001676616/82/55/0/160812-F-ZZ999-069.JPG' alt='Oils and grease should never be disposed of down the drain for any reason. This includes fuels, motor oil, lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, cooking oil, or animal derived fats (such as bacon grease) that may be used at home or on Base. These materials can cause backups in the pipe systems within your home, at the wastewater treatment plant, or anywhere in between. Pipe backups lead to sewer capacity reduction, increased maintenance costs, shortened infrastructure lifespan, treatment plant upsets, facility closures, harm to fish and plans, odors, and human health hazards.' /> <br /> Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:34:17 GMT DoD News https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1024192/cease-the-grease-oils-and-greases-dont-belong-in-the-drain/ Top Stories Sustainment Environmental Robins recycling reductions now in effect https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/966222/robins-recycling-reductions-now-in-effect/  The Recycling Center at Robins stopped accepting plastic on Saturday. Robins runs its Recycling<br/> Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:19:27 GMT Becky Mccoy https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/966222/robins-recycling-reductions-now-in-effect/ Top Stories Environmental Rock and Rollover: 5th MOB School helps airmen come full circle with MRAP training https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/960312/rock-and-rollover-5th-mob-school-helps-airmen-come-full-circle-with-mrap-traini/ There are just inches to spare. As you’re sitting in a confined space that can be oppressive and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Sep/30/2001642413/82/55/0/160919-F-VM122-3065.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Thomas Bryan, a 5th Combat Communications Group Combat Readiness School student exits a vehicle rollover trainer at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ed Aspera)' /> <br /> Fri, 30 Sep 2016 15:00:00 GMT Jenny Gordon https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/960312/rock-and-rollover-5th-mob-school-helps-airmen-come-full-circle-with-mrap-traini/ Top Stories Mission/Training Success Here = Success There Safety/VPP Environmental Thunder Over Georgia Air Show this weekend https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/960258/thunder-over-georgia-air-show-this-weekend/ The 2016 Thunder Over Georgia Air Show will roar into Middle Georgia to the delight of thousands<br/> Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:34:11 GMT DoD News https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/960258/thunder-over-georgia-air-show-this-weekend/ Top Stories Mission/Training Historic Events Environmental Focus on Resiliency: On-call clergy now available for crisis counseling https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/905724/focus-on-resiliency-on-call-clergy-now-available-for-crisis-counseling/ A sign of strength is asking for help. When it comes to taking care of people and saving lives, it’s<br/> Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:16:05 GMT Jenny Gordon https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/905724/focus-on-resiliency-on-call-clergy-now-available-for-crisis-counseling/ Mission/Training Health and Wellness Safety/VPP Environmental Walking the Walk: Base takes steps to clean up after tornado https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/839663/walking-the-walk-base-takes-steps-to-clean-up-after-tornado/ Hundreds of Team Robins members were out in full force Monday morning inspecting the flight line for<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Apr/08/2001512835/82/55/0/160404-F-HX008-001.jpg' alt='Hundreds of Team Robins members inspect the flight line Monday morning for anything that could cause damage to aircraft following last Friday’s tornado and severe thunderstorms. Airmen from various Robins squadrons arrived on buses while civilian employees converged from their respective maintenance buildings for the FOD walk. It was a true team effort involving the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, 78th Air Base Wing and 5th Combat Communications Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Crayton) ' /> <br /> Fri, 08 Apr 2016 15:35:10 GMT Jenny Gordon https://www.robins.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/839663/walking-the-walk-base-takes-steps-to-clean-up-after-tornado/ Mission/Training Safety/VPP Environmental