Furloughed Government Employees Targeted By Government Grant Scam

The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia & the CSRA is warning government employees that they may be targeted by scammers due to their furlough status. The BBB is hearing from consumers who say that they are receiving calls informing them that because they are a furloughed employee they are

The following Robins facilities have altered hours on Fridays during the furlough period

-Airman and Family Readiness Center: closed except for emergencies-Base Information Transport Center (Mail Center): closed-Base Restaurant: closed-Base Restaurant Snack Bars: closed-Base Restaurant Mobile Service: 2 of 5 mobile food trucks operating. To receive mobile food truck service on Fridays

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78th Med Group leads AF in MiCare enrollment

The 78th Medical Group is moving towards a "Virtual Hospital" through the use of MiCare and we need your assistance in enrolling. The group leads the Air Force in MiCare enrollment at 39 percent after the initial first year. For their efforts, the team was recently recognized as the 78th Air Base

AFSC leader: 'Don't struggle in silence'

The last couple of weeks I've been out and about in an attempt to really understand the furlough impacts. Unfortunately, travel restrictions have prevented spending time at each location, but the messages appear similar across the Center. It's easy to see the mission degradation, but I really wanted

Unique machine contours aircraft parts

The Makino 5-axis milling machine in Bldg. 140 churns out aerospace components at incredible speeds, making it a truly unique capability when it comes to servicing its customers. "This is one of the most reliable machines we have," said Joe Romanelli, 573rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron

461st ACW gets new leadership

Col. L. Dean Worley, the first 461st Air Control Wing commander, relinquished command to Col. Henry Cyr, former 461st ACW vice commander, Tuesday during a ceremony at the Museum of Aviation. Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo Jr., 9th Air Force commander, presided. "The change of command ceremony and what it

Fast Forward Clinic off to an outstanding start

More than 300 medical visits have been provided to Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex employees at the FAST FORWARD facility since opening in June."Providing high quality, convenient and accessible industrial medicine care is the key to its success," said Col. (Dr.) Michael Rappa, Occupational

Mind over Matter: EAP helps people cope with the effects of furlough

The idea of managing life's financial responsibilities on a much tighter budget than one is accustomed to could give anyone a migraine headache. If you've been anywhere near a group of Defense Department civilian employees lately, you've probably heard talk of carrying sack lunches to work, cutting

New ANG director visits JSTARS

Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III recently made his first visit to the 116th Air Control Wing.Clarke got a first-hand look at the E-8C aircraft and Total Force team, including the 116th and 461st Air Control wings and 138th Military Intelligence Company.During his visit, Clarke also received a mission