Base program helps those with alcohol, drug issues

Parties are a big part of the holiday tradition, and they often include alcohol. For some people, a good time can turn into a bad time when the wrong decisions are made. Robins Airmen who get a DUI are referred to the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Prevention Treatment program, or ADAPT. The program, part

C-17 area gets perfect score

In the fiscal year which ended Sept. 30, the 562nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron recorded its first-ever perfect on-time delivery rate. It worked on 37 aircraft and completed every one on time. Some may say that's not surprising. During the last 10 years, the 562nd has fallen short of its 95-percent

Green Street gate now open 24 hours on weekdays

A switch has been made in gate hours during the closure of the Watson Boulevard gate with Gate 1, the Green Street gate, becoming the 24-hour gate Monday through Friday. The Watson gate is closed for construction through Jan. 21. Gate 5, the Martin Luther King Boulevard gate, will remain the 24-hour

Christmas tree lighting

Award-winning leadership approach simple, yet sound

There's nothing fancy about Doug McCulloch's approach to employee relations. McCulloch has worked at Robins since 1972 and is a supervisor in the F-15 Squadron of the 402nd Electronics Maintenance Group. He gives a simple answer when asked to talk about his approach to leadership. "When you have the

New desktop energy icon nearing launch

As part of the base's energy conservation and awareness efforts, energy consumption data is being made available to everyone on the Robins 2k network. Awareness is shown to reduce consumption and the data comes from the base's automated metering system. As part of the initiative, an "energy icon"

Mobile command center to assist in emergencies

Emergency management capabilities at Robins will soon take a giant leap forward.In addition to a new command center which is set to open in April, Robins will receive a portable version with essentially the same capabilities.A 39-foot Mobile Emergency Operations Center is being custom-built for the

Traffic flows despite gate closure

The Watson gate closed Nov. 22 and will remain closed for two months for security improvements. Early indications are the plan for mitigating the impact of the gate closure is working to provide safe and secure entry onto the base. Actions taken by 78th Air Base Wing leadership to mitigate traffic

ALC gets new commander

He's a good bit taller and male, but aside from that the new commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center said he's not much unlike the person he replaced. Following a change of command ceremony Friday at the Museum of Aviation, Maj. Gen. Robert H. McMahon said he has a leadership style

Robins traffic initiatives to hit the road Monday

Starting Monday, the Macon Transit Authority will begin running a weekday bus route to Robins - "Buses into Robins Daily" or "BIRD" - from the Macon Centreplex. The BIRD is just one of several transportation initiatives aimed at easing traffic and parking congestion on the base. Other initiatives