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Got Gas? E85 biofuels tank project complete

An E85 biofuels tank project, which has been ongoing since December 2009, is finally complete and the 12,000-gallon above-ground tank recently serviced its first official customer. The tank is located in the storage area beside Bldg. 194, and is for use by government vehicles only. The push to get

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual assault is a crime and has no place at Robins Air Force Base or the U.S. Air Force. To bring attention to this important issue and to show support for all victims, each April is observed as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's theme is "We own it. We'll solve it. Together." While many

AFMC promotes Be Active:Physical Activity initiative

During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting its 'Be Active: Physical Activity Initiative.' The Be Active initiative is designed to be progressive with frequency of physical activity. If someone has not been active for some time, this initiative allows him or her to start at a

Changes to Air Force Profile System

In recent years, the process to obtain fitness testing exemptions has meant two different forms: an AF469, issued by the Air Force provider, and the AF422, issued by the exercise physiologist and approved by an Air Force profile officer. Effective immediately, there are some changes to the process

Studies to show how Robins compares to comparable-sized installations

Robins and Middle Georgia should soon have a better idea how they stack up against comparable-sized military installations and communities in a number of specific areas. A series of studies conducted by the Middle Georgia Regional Commission will find what the base's and area's strengths and

DoD cuts furlough days from 22 to 14

The Department of Defense has cut the number of furlough days most of its civilian employees were projected to take during the next several months from 22 to 14.The reduction in the number of days was confirmed during a press conference Thursday by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. A follow-on email

F-15SA aircraft takes first test flight

A successful first test flight of the new F-15SA advanced fighter aircraft was conducted Feb. 20 at a Boeing facility in St. Louis. The test flight was part of the RSAF F-15 Fleet Modernization Program, a $29.4 billion foreign military sales agreement - the largest in U.S. history - with the Kingdom

Solar farm proposed at Robins Air Force Base

Robins could one day be home to a solar photovoltaic plant. Georgia Power, in cooperation with the Georgia Public Service Commission, is encouraging new solar development opportunities to help increase the state's solar generation.The Air Force is offering 57 acres of property here as a potential

Airman shares story, urges others to support AFAF

The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has special meaning for Staff Sgt. Derriel Morris, an operations controller in the 461st Support Squadron's Maintenance Operations Center.During his seven-year career in the Air Force, one of the fund's charitable affiliates, the Air Force Aid Society which is