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,

New ABW, Installation commander named

Air Force officials announced Thursday that Robins will be getting a new 78th Air Base Wing and Installation commander. Col. Christopher Hill, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex deputy commander for maintenance, has been named as the next commander.Col. Mitchel Butikofer, the current dual-hatted

Program sustains professional workforce

By investing in the maintenance workforce, the new Professional Maintenance Certificate Program is helping develop leaders with a broad understanding of the logistics enterprise. "The program encompasses training, education and experience," explained Abe Banks, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex

CSAF directs Airt Force-wide health, welfare inspections

Air Force commanders, including those at Robins, have begun conducting health and welfare inspections. The health and welfare inspection is a tool routinely used by unit commanders, command chiefs, and first sergeants. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh tasked commanders during a Nov. 28 wing

Robins celebrates successful Combined Federal Campaign

Warner Robins Christmas parade