AS-9100 certification could mean workload increase for Robins

For those who don't work in aircraft maintenance, the term "AS-9100 certification" might sound like just another bureaucratic designation. But for those who know what it means, AS-9100 is a significant step toward securing jobs at Robins, enhancing our industrial capabilities and possibly bringing

Robins chief earns Bronze Star Medal

In his latest deployment Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Perry took on an assignment that gave him a good overview of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. It also earned him a Bronze Star, the nation's fourth highest combat medal. Chief Perry, a member of the 53rd Combat Communications Squadron in

Officials announce base school closing

For 45 years Robins Elementary School has educated the children of Airmen stationed here, but that will come to an end after the current school year. Col. Warren Berry, commander of the 78th Air Base Wing, announced the closing of the school in a press conference held at the school Dec. 3. He said

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General Peyer: Thanksgiving a time to reflect on life's blessings

In the autumn of 1621, the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony celebrated the first Thanksgiving. It was a time for the settlers of this newly discovered land to rejoice in all they had accomplished after a year of particularly cruel hardship. The founders of our nation set aside three entire days to

Smoking cessation class helps Team Robins kick butts

Maj. Sherry Moore didn't know when she set the date to teach her first smoking cessation class that it was an important day for smokers wanting to quit. She learned after scheduling the class that it fell on Nov. 20, which was the Great American Smokeout. It's the second biggest day of the year,

78th AMD's Public Health Flight ensures food safety

With the holidays upon us, food is likely to be abound in the work areas and at festivities around the base. Before people at Robins can serve up their favorite homemade or even store-bought edible goodies, they are advised to contact the food safety experts in the 78th Aerospace Medicine

DOD program turns troops into teachers

After 27 years in the Air Force, it might seem like a difficult adjustment to go from leading Airmen to leading eighth graders, but for Chris Shumway, the same principles apply. "It's really a lot like dealing with Airmen," Mr. Shumway said in describing his job teaching math at Feagin Mill Middle

Riders participate in basic safety course

The temperatures are dropping and so is the price of gas, but the numbers of people wanting to ride motorcycles to work at Robins continues to rise. In bitingly cold weather, the Basic Rider Safety Course was held this week in a location considerably more visible than normal. Due to work being done