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  • Robins returns to normal operations

    With the end of the 16-day government shutdown, 'normal operations' have resumed here. The doors of the Museum of Aviation and other base activities which were temporarily closed are now open. Additionally, community outreach events such as tours have restarted. The annual Combined Federal Campaign

  • Government open for business

    Senate leaders championed bipartisan legislation to reopen the government and remove the threat of government default on its debts. The legislation is a continuing resolution that provides federal government spending at fiscal 2013 levels. That keeps the sequester-level budget in effect. The act

  • Hagel stresses workforce’s value

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a message to the Defense Department's workforce Thursday, welcoming back employees furloughed by the 16-day government shutdown and emphasizing their value to the nation. Here is the text of the secretary's message: Today (Thursday) the Department of Defense is

  • ‘An uncomfortable time to be a civil servant’

    I'll say it ... this is an uncomfortable time to be a civil servant. Six days of furlough this past summer, sequestration, government shutdown, debt ceiling impacts - it makes me uncomfortable just writing about it. We may be frustrated with the current situation in Washington; actually, to be blunt

  • Robins to host Military Appreciation Day

    Military retirees from all branches of service and their guests are invited to attend Robins' Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 26. The appreciation day is to inform, assist and honor all retired military members, spouses and surviving spouses, and their family members who have base access. The event

  • Having fun with VPP

    To prep for a Voluntary Protection Program assessment, the 406th Supply Chain Management Squadron had a cubical decorating contest. Employees used about 11 different safety themes as a way to gear up for future Silver recognition. "The people in the 406th SCMS have taken genuine ownership and pride

  • Litchfield: Keep moving forward

    First and foremost, I want everyone to know how much I appreciate the way you have handled the chaos during the last few months. The budget crisis in Washington turned very personal for each and every Air Force Sustainment member with furloughs, the shutdown, pay issues, and impacts to operations. I

  • News you can use

    Services up and runningMost previously closed services have reopened. The following 78th Mission Support Group activities are still closed: the Auto and Wood Hobby shops and the library. CE capabilities limitedThe 78th Civil Engineer Group's manning is now at 100 percent, but due to the lack of

  • New program a 'Capstone' for the future

    As of Sept. 1, military members retiring or separating from the service will now take part in a mandatory Capstone process, a new program under the Transition Assistance Program. For those attending mandatory pre-separation counseling at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, this new additional

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