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June 11, 2018
Stormwater Straight Talk

During a rain event, stormwater flows out of downspouts, runs across lawns and streets, through storm drains, and ultimately into lakes, rivers, wetlands, and streams. Stormwater may collect pollutants such as pesticides, fertilizers, and vehicle oils before reaching one of these receiving waters.
June 7, 2018
Don’t miss your opportunity to vote

To register and request your absentee ballot, visit FVAP.gov to complete a Federal Post Card Application.FVAP recommends that all military members and their eligible family members away from their voting jurisdiction, as well as U.S. citizens overseas, send in a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
June 6, 2018
Robins to host Advanced Battle Management System

The Air Force announced Robins Air Force Base will host the initial elements of the Advanced Battle Management System, a capability which will fuse global air and space intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance information. “We must adapt our capability to survive in the changed threat
June 6, 2018
REUNITED: AFSOC commander visits museum, boards former helicopter

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, was all smiles as he was recently reunited with a particularly distinctive MH-53 M “Pave Low IV” special operations helicopter at the Robins Air Force Base Museum of Aviation. On Aug. 11, 2008, then Col. Webb flew tail number
May 30, 2018
One E-8C JSTARS to undergo organic depot maintenance

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force plans to bring an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, better known as JSTARS, into the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, Robins AFB, Georgia, for Programmed Depot Maintenance by Summer 2018. The move would increase PDM
May 30, 2018
Command meets its cost-savings objective for second fiscal year in a row

Air Force Materiel Command captured more than $2.5 billion in cost savings for fiscal year 2017, the second fiscal year in a row the command has achieved its strategic savings objective.
May 25, 2018
Alcohol’s insidious nature: Getting help empowers your career

Alcohol abuse has a deceptively gradual onset that can slowly affect family, friends and work. Knowing the signs and getting help early are key to beating alcohol abuse.
May 23, 2018
Robins AFB water some of best in state

A recent Department of Defense report reveals Robins Air Force Base’s drinking water is safe. Not only is the drinking water supply safe, according to Robins AFB bioenvironmental experts, the drinking water here is some of the best in Georgia. “The Blufftown aquifer where the base gets its
May 8, 2018
Robins Exchange named among best in world

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has awarded its highest honor—the Director/CEO Cup—to four Exchanges worldwide.The consolidated Robins/Moody Exchange was among them. Other Exchanges included Fort Campbell, Ky.; UK Consolidated; and Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The stores were recognized with
May 4, 2018
Medical Airmen recognized as 2018 Heroes of Military Medicine

On May 3, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine recognized four distinguished medical Airmen for their dedication to our nation’s service members at the 2018 Heroes of Military Medicine Awards held in Washington, D.C.