Base Tax Center to open Feb. 4

It's tax time, and the Robins Tax Center is preparing to help service members and their eligible family members file 2012 returns. The center will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. from Feb. 4 to April 16. The center is in Bldg. 995 - a trailer next to the old Robins

116th ACW sergeant receives Purple Heart

Installation continues to grow recycling program

Everyone can play a part when it comes to recycling materials. The Qualified Recycling Program at Robins has three sources of income - those generated from the Happy Hour Service Center in Warner Robins, QRP scrap metal operations and the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Service. In fiscal 2012,

461st ACW receives Meritorious Unit Award

The 461st Air Control Wing has received its first ever Meritorious Unit Award. The award is particularly notable since the 461st ACW just stood up Oct. 1, 2011. The award recognizes active duty, Reserve and Guard organizations for outstanding achievement or service in direct support of combat

Robins C-130 PDM team receives Mason Award

The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex's C-130 Programmed Depot Maintenance team was presented with the Robert T. Mason Excellence Award for its work on the C-130 aircraft. The team increased C-130 aircraft availability by returning 64 aircraft to operating units, reduced in-progress work from 41

PASS workshop to discuss Indvidual Education Plans, 504 basics

The next Parent Advocates for Students and Schools parent education workshop will be Jan. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The workshop will cover Individual Education Plans and 504 basics. The guest presenter will be the director of student services from the Houston County Board of Education student

SAPR offering victim advocates training

Those interested in providing support and care to victims of sexual assault may soon have the opportunity. For the first time in two years, the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response office is offering training for new victim advocates.The training will be Jan. 28 through Feb. 1, and is open to active

Hardship withdrawal rules relaxed to help victims of Hurricane Sandy

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board announced it has made temporary changes to the Thrift Savings Plan hardship withdrawal rules to help victims of Hurricane Sandy pursuant to the guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service on November 16.The TSP will treat any Financial Hardship

Team JSTARS trainer still going strong after a decade

The Team Joint STARS Mission Maintenance Trainer not only trains air crew members in a simulated and technically-sophisticated environment, but also keeps them safe as they are tested and evaluated before deploying worldwide. "It's a great tool for us to practice wartime techniques without putting

Base ‘residents’ going hog wild

No, pigs haven't begun to fly, but many of the undomesticated variety have been enjoying a flight of fancy into the more populated areas at Robins during the last few months. Bob Sargent, the base natural resources manager in the 78th Civil Engineer Group, said feral hogs are very common at Robins,