Robins athlete eyes U.S. Olympic bobsled team

Although the weather is improving and winter is fading into spring, the cold elements will remain a part of everyday life for Tech. Sgt. Hoy Thurman, who is training for the 2010 Olympics. Sergeant Thurman, a surveillance radar technician in the 116th Air Control Wing, was recently reaccepted into

Toastmasters helps improve public speaking

As a weapons officer in the JSTARS, it might seem that there's not much that could intimidate Capt. Terri Prosperie, but when it comes to speaking in front of people, she's a bag of nerves. "Shaking, having a hard time breathing, fighting the feeling of passing out," is how she described her bodily

Suicide Awareness Walk

Robins celebrates National Children's Dental Health Month

Congressman Marshall tours Robins

Construction projects to change landscape

The construction business is hurting outside the gates of Robins, but on the inside it's booming like a fireworks show. All around the base buildings are either under construction or soon to be under construction. Others are in the planning stages but awaiting final approval for funding. Those in

Robins athlete grapples for spot on AF wrestling team

For many, taking part in a month-long training camp - where grueling workouts last 10 to 12 hours a day, seven days a week - sounds excruciatingly painful, but for one Robins Airman, it's a dream come true. Airman 1st Class Alex Sielaff, a network manager for the 51st Combat Communications Squadron,

Security officers give all-terrain protection

One day out of the month, J.B. Toellner and Joe Greene have what a lot of people might consider a dream job. They spend the better part of that day cruising the perimeter of Robins in all-terrain vehicles, motoring through woods and swamp to check security issues. "Yeah, it's fun. Sure it is," said

Career weatherman forecasts retirement

In 1958, Dwight D. Eisenhower served as commander-in-chief, the Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants in the "Greatest Game Ever Played," and Lawrence Baker took the Oath of Enlistment to serve in the U.S. Navy. Now, after 50 years of Department of Defense service, Mr. Baker will retire March 2.

Beehive relocated from museum

The long-retired Cochran Field Control Tower at the Museum of Aviation recently buzzed with activity once again. Although originally intended to be open so visitors could climb the stairs into the tower, it has mostly been closed due to safety concerns since 1986, when it was relocated from Macon