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  • 116th ACW earns AF outstanding unit award

    The 116th Air Control Wing knows how to make hard work look easy. The unit recently earned its 14th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, the 116th ACW's third such accolade since it became the first blended unit with active-duty and Air National Guard members in October 2002. Maj. Gen. Scott Hammond,

  • Summer reading program kicks off at Robins

    Literacy and its importance to academic and life-long success doesn't take summer vacations. The library's summer reading program here is making sure its participants stay on track. This year's program, which has the theme "Time to Get Caught in a Story," will introduce the children to an

  • Operations support facility to streamline 5th CCG's supply, logistics

    The 5th Combat Communications Group celebrated the opening of its new operations support facility at Robins June 27. The $4.5 million Congressionally-funded facility is the first building to be established in the forthcoming 5th CCG complex. Capt. Mark Landez, Combat Support Flight commander in the

  • Civilian historian makes mark in deployed location

    When Alan Marsh became the 116th Air Control Wing historian, he knew that deployment was inevitable. He never imagined how it would change his appreciation for his fellow Airmen though. The 48-year-old Macon native deployed to a forward operating location in January for a 120-day assignment that

  • 78th Force Support Squadron stands up, gets new leadership

    David Quinn has a wealth of experience in managing programs that improve the quality of life of Airmen. It's those talents Mr. Quinn will use to make Robins a better place to work and live as the first director of the newly formed 78th Force Support Squadron. Mr. Quinn already has a couple of goals

  • Center commander: July 4 a time to revel in hard-earned liberties

    The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. After all, it comes in the middle of summer - a time of great weather and, for many, much deserved vacations. Most of us will get outside and grill some tasty food we will share with family and friends. We'll flock to beaches,

  • Local basketball team to enter national spotlight

    A group of young basketball players from Middle Georgia are building a reputation as being one of the toughest in the state. The Perry Knights, a 12-and-under Division II Youth Basketball of America team, recently won the state championship and will soon have a chance to showcase their talents on

  • Aircrew training specialist garners AF-level award

    Dave Dawson equips Airmen in the 19th Air Refueling Group with the skills needed to survive in the deployed location. As an aircrew training specialist in the 19th Operations Support Squadron, he teaches a myriad of skills to the 19th ARG's 110 plus aircrew members. Mr. Dawson recently earned the

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