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  • Bears, gators moving closer to base

    With the Ocmulgee River Swamp located directly east of Robins, it's no wonder the swamp's alligators and black bears migrate toward the base. Despite people's tendency to fear the wild animals, Bob Sargent, Natural and Cultural Resources manager in the 78th Civil Engineer Group's Environmental

  • Robins engineers compete in AFRL's Commander's Challenge

    The Air Force Research Laboratory Commander's Challenge recently allowed two engineers from Robins to test their problem solving skills in the name of warfighter support. The Commander's Challenge, which took place at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio; and Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque,

  • AF initiative changes the way to share information

    Robins is breaking down communication walls. As part of an Air Force initiative implemented by Air Force Materiel Command, Robins will soon adopt a method for sharing information known as Enterprise Information Management. Melony Davis, Standards Element chief in the 878th Communications Squadron,

  • 802nd MXSS safeguards Robins missions

    The 802nd Maintenance Support Squadron's Chemical Analysis Flight puts Robins' mission to the test nearly every day. The flight conducts a broad range of chemical and physical tests and analyses for a myriad of customers, including Warner Robins Air Logistics Center organizations, associate units

  • Quality of life projects funded

    Sometimes people get what they need just in time. That was certainly the case for the 78th Air Base Wing, which recently received an extra $310,000 from Air Staff to improve the quality of life for Airmen at Robins. Maj. Al Seto, comptroller in the 78th Comptroller Squadron, said the wing received a

  • GA ANG Company H stands ready to serve

    The Georgia Army National Guard's Company H 171st Aviation Regiment offers help just in time. The company, which moved from Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., and stood up at Robins on Aug. 5, is charged with moving time-sensitive, mission-critical cargo immediately. Most recently, the

  • 'Freedom Walk' commemorates Sept. 11

    More than 300 members of the Robins' community crowded the gym adjacent to the Health and Wellness Center Sept. 10 to remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11 attacks. The gym served as the kickoff for the Robins' America Supports You Freedom Walk, where the 78th Air Base Wing vice commander, Col.

  • End of Summer Bash set for Sept. 27

    As summer winds down, Robins is revving up some end of season fun. The base will hold its 19th Annual Summer Bash at Robins Park Sept. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. Robins' Force Support Squadron's Services Division is using the carnival-like event to say thank you to its customers from throughout the year.

  • Robins Airman's Attic helps Airmen turn houses into homes

    For many Air Force families turning a house or an apartment into a home is a necessary skill set. However, adding the comforts of home can be a daunting task on any budget especially for those who are just beginning their Air Force journey. That is why the Airman's Attic for many young Air Force

  • Powered lift makes moving servers weightless

    Workers in the 878th Communications Squadron were literally in over their heads with moving computer servers in the Robins Data Center. Squadron workers were tasked with manually lifting the heavy equipment to racks often well over their heads. Terry Stewart, Hosting Services Flight chief for the