Commodities council help AF save time, money

Three of the eight commodities councils in the Air Force are based at Robins, and leaders of the units here say the concept is succeeding. The councils were born out an initiative in 2003 to try to save money by making purchases Air Force-wide, rather than for specific installations, and by

Robins Airmen receive 'dental stimulus'

The 78th Dental Squadron recently distributed "dental stimulus packets" to a group of deploying Robins Airmen. In addition to providing basic oral healthcare products to help prevent dental problems during deployment, the initiative was a way for the 78th DS to demonstrate its pride and support for

Competition high, decision making difficult in All-AF team tryouts

The main gym at the Robins Fitness Center will see some high-level basketball action on Monday. The All-Air Force men's basketball team, which is having its tryout camp at Robins, will play an exhibition game with the All-Army team. The game starts at 7 p.m. and admission is free. The two teams are

Family advocacy offers class on fatherhood basics

New and soon-to-be dads at Robins can get some expert advice next week on exactly what to expect when it comes to dealing with an addition to the family. On April 29 the Family Advocacy Office at the Mental Health Clinic will offer a free class called "Dads: The Basics." Staff Sgt. Travis McCord and

Ariel, Eli and Zoey visit Robins

SFS firing range gets $4.7 M facelift

The 78th Security Forces Squadron firing range is now open after undergoing a $4.7 million facelift. The range received major upgrades, modernizing the facility and making it more environmentally friendly. In addition, the 25-meter range increased from 13 to 24 firing points to accommodate more

5 sergeants honored for wartime service

Five members of the 78th Security Forces Squadron were recognized Monday with wartime medals. Master Sgt. Carlos DoRego, Master Sgt. William Craig and Tech. Sgt. Edward Cannell each earned the Bronze Star Medal, while Tech. Sgt. Derrick Lee and Staff Sgt. Charlyn Grayson received the Air Force

Robins first sergeant earns AFMC honor

A thunderous applause shattered the typically reverent silence at the National Museum of the United States Air Force April 9, as Air Force Materiel Command officials announced their top enlisted Airmen of 2008. Among the winners was Master Sgt. Christina Kibler of the 78th Force Support Squadron,

Area Defense Counsel serves as advocate for Robins Airmen

Go through a side door and up a flight of stairs in Bldg. 368 and you will find an office occupied by two Airmen who answer to no one at Robins. Not even Maj. Gen. Polly Peyer, the commander of Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, can tell Capt. Jennifer Powell and Tech Sgt. Vickie Harris what to do.

Robins to host chaplain conference

Air Force Reserve Command chaplains from around the world will be at Robins soon for the bi-annual Command Chaplain's Conference. The conference will be held Monday through Friday at the Museum of Aviation. Approximately 300 chaplains and assistant chaplains are expected to attend the conference,