51st Combat Communications Squadron prepares for deployment

Peace of mind: Portable tester provides reliable capabilities to warfighters

When an AIM-9X air intercept missile is deployed from an Air Force weapon system, the pilot needs to be confident it'll get the job done.Known as Common Munitions Built-in Test Reprogramming Equipment, this portable field tester and mission programmer is attached to various compatible

Robins safety experts give low down on heat safety

Sometimes, though, it can be too hot for one's own good.The Base Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight oversees the thermal stress management program used here to prevent heat-related injuries."Temperatures are monitored May through October when we're expected to reach an 85-degree daily high," said

Quest for Zero Campaign focuses on safety all year long

The Air Force has replaced its 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign with a new year-long initiative known as Quest for Zero.Quest for Zero kicked off fiscal 2015 with a primary focus on risk management and on-duty safety in all career fields Air Force wide. The campaign is intended to help people

Traffic turnover on MLK Jr. Blvd. slated for end of May

The repaving project currently taking place along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is taking shape since crews began in February.As soon as one side of the road is repaired, traffic will soon be turned over to the south side of the road beginning on or about May 29. Due to recent weather delays, the

IDS icon keeps image, connects Robins to more helping agency sources

The Integrated Delivery System icon now opens the door to even more support available through the base's helping agencies.The "You Matter" Helping Agencies icon, originally implemented a year ago, provides one-click access to a list of the installation's helping agencies to include services offered

Robins observes police week

Just Hangin’ Around: Demos help address fall injuries through education, awareness

Fall protection was the focus of a two-week campaign across the Air Force as well as various construction and high-risk fields across the country. At Robins that awareness message is taken to heart each and every day, and this week it included several live demonstrations of how protective equipment

Gold the standard in LRS flight

As safe sites at Robins begin or sustain their journeys through the Voluntary Protection Program, there's little argument it takes a can-do attitude to make workplaces safe for everyone.Take for example the 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron Deployment and Distribution Flight which achieved Gold

Local campaign raises $60K for Airmen helping Airmen

The Robins 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has ended successfully."This year's campaign for Team Robins was off to a rocky start, but overall we have managed to raise $60,223," said Capt. Jaleesa Council, AFAF installation project officer. "This is a huge success and we all owe it to the