Raising the Roof

Start Your Engines

Even aircraft engines removed from powerful Air Force weapon systems need an oil change every now and then.As part of our ongoing "Home Away from Home" series, which debuted last September, our in-depth coverage over the last four months has highlighted various stages of the programmed depot

Base nominated to develop AF insider threat program

Robins has been nominated as a future test wing candidate for the development of the Air Force's insider threat program. Still in its early stages, preparation is underway for a spring visit here by members of Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute, under contract by the Office

Want to quit smoking? Here's how

By using the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, all federal employees and retirees - as  well as their spouses and dependents - have full access to evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments at no out-of-pocket cost.FEHB covers an estimated 8 million people, including 2.2 million active

Changes coming to discretionary allotments in 2015

Effective Jan.1, members will no longer be authorized to start a discretionary allotment for the lease, purchase, or rental of personal property items such as: vehicles, electronics, household goods and any tangible movable items.Members with such allotments currently in effect will be

Making New Year's resolution stick

One of my favorite songs this time of year is John Lennon's "So this is Christmas" with the apropos words of "Another year over, and a new one just begun." It reminds me that it's the time of year that many of us in Health Promotions get excited about, the time of year that many will make

AFSC commander lauds workforce performance in 2014

The Air Force Sustainment Center is closing out 2014 having accomplished more work and delivered more capability thanever before; all while setting new standards for cost effectiveness. That's how Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, AFSC commander, summed up the center's overall performance for the

Injury compensation reduced by $1M

The cost of worker's compensation has not only been reduced at Robins, but injury care treatment and services offered here have increased as well."In Occupational Medicine Services we have been leading the effort to support cost effectiveness for Team Robins," said Col. (Dr.) Michael Rappa, OMS

C-130H completely disassembled, ready for a closer look

It's Day One. There's a flurry of activity getting a C-130H ready for further disassembly and a scheduled isochronal inspection as the aircraft moves through programmed depot maintenance at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex. The aircraft in our Home away from Home series has been on station

Making the Most of the Season - Many resources available for Team Robins during holidays

With the holiday season in full swing, there will be no shortage of parties, plentiful good food and crowded shopping centers. But remember as you're out and about outside of home or work, you'll more than likely be travelling within your hometown or away visiting family and friends. It goes without