Final Farewell: HMLA-773 Hueys take last flight

For Marine Corps aviators at Robins, the past week has been a bit nostalgic. That's because the Corps' fleet of UH-1N Huey helicopters is being replaced with the newer UH-1Y model. The first of the new upgraded, four-bladed variants is scheduled to be delivered to Marine Light Attack Helicopter

Don’t feed the gators: tips, precautions to stay safe

The decision on whether or not to approach a large, carnivorous wild animal may seem like a no-brainer. But as Dr. Bob Sargent, Base Natural Resources manager, can attest, it just doesn't seem to be that easy for some folks when it comes to alligators on base. And yes, the gators are out and about.

Caring for People forum focuses on quality of life mission

With a longstanding tradition in the Air Force of taking care of its own, the annual Caring for People forum creates a valuable tool for members to have their voices heard by leadership. Now in its fourth year, the forum conducted April 29 at Horizons Event Center brought together representatives

Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 9

Military spouses make sacrifices, some seen and others untold. On May 9, the Airman & Family Readiness Center will distribute gift bags to the first 100 military members to arrive to give to their spouses for Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Bags may be picked up at the Airman & Family Readiness

Environmentally friendly

ANG civil engineers train for combat ops at Silver Flag

Thirty-four Georgia Air National Guardsmen from the 116th Civil Engineer Squadron, capped off a successful week of intensive contingency training April 24 at Silver Flag located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Deployed to a simulated bare-base combat environment, the Prime Base Engineer Emergency

Work steadily continues on Afghan AF-bound C-130H

When a C-130H nose was separated from its fuselage at Robins March 6, it was the culmination of months of extensive research, planning and homework. What makes this particular effort significant is this C-130H model is one of two currently on station scheduled to be delivered to the Afghan Air Force

Camellia Gardens Memorial Service May 22

Editor's note: To submit a family member, friend or coworker to be recognized, contact Staff Sgt. Ronelda Charles at DSN 468-2821, commercial 926-2821, or roneda.charles @us.af.mil by May 11. The annual Camellia Gardens Memorial Service - which pays tribute to deceased members of Team Robins - will

Dash is on to keep Robins clean

It's time for spring cleaning, and this year's Dash for Trash provides Robins with a chance to get the base in tip-top shape. The 60-day initiative, which runs through June 14, is aimed at helping the Robins workforce and the planet by gathering and disposing of unwanted materials and hazardous

Let’s do this: Secret stash doesn’t stop good living

She's no stranger to her favorite fast-food joints, eats chocolate just about every day and even keeps a "secret stash" drawer filled with assorted sugary goodies. And, she doesn't plan to change any of that any time soon. In other words, Dani Lebovitz, base registered dietitian, is a lot like the