2 Mar 2007

Robins to eliminate assigned handicap parking

Robins is discontinuing its implementation of assigned handicap parking spaces and reviewing the need for other designated parking spaces as many reserved spaces often sit empty on the base. Beginning April 5, the base's 700 handicap parking spaces will be open to all - that is all who have a handicap sticker or handicap placard issued by the

2 Mar 2007

Chief Master Sergeant of AF visits Robins Airmen: Chief McKinley gives advice, forecasts future of Air Force

For more than 45 Robins Airmen, Thursday's lunch menu included the opportunity to rub elbows with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley. Chief McKinley recognized eight Airmen during the Feb. 22 luncheon for their efforts on behalf of the Air Force. Senior Airmen Jiarzen Chang was stunned when Chief McKinley called her name. "It's a

23 Feb 2007

653rd CLSS maintenance instructors provide aircraft battle damage repair training to Japan Air Self Defense Force

Some 653rd Combat Logistics Support Squadron training instructors not only have the responsibility of training Robins maintainers, they also have the opportunity to train maintainers from some of the United States' allies. On Feb. 12, five members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force arrived at Robins to attend Aircraft Battle Damage Repair

23 Feb 2007

State-of-the-art Decision Support Center gives way to open discussion, anonymous collaboration

Have you ever needed a forum in which all opinions could be expressed without any attribution? Are there times you wish you could freely state your concerns without fear of retribution? If so, you might want to check out the Decision Support Center. Located in Bldg. 255, the DSC is a state-of-the-art facility designed and developed by personnel

23 Feb 2007

AIM-120 missile undergoes rocket motor transfer to improve launch capability through teaming effort at Robins

Robins is working with the Raytheon Company on a three-year project that will give fighter aircraft the right power at the right time. Five munitions workers from the 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron are teaming up with four Tucson, Ariz.-based Raytheon workers in a three-year, $4.6 million project which started its first phase Feb. 5. About 360

23 Feb 2007

Watch out: Online information predators can ruin financial future

When it comes to guarding your personal information, you can never be too careful. This is a lesson learned the hard way by several federal employees who participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. Several TSP participants' personal computers were infected by keylogging software, which allowed criminals to monitor and record all key strokes made by the

23 Feb 2007

Commander’s access channel set to debut at Robins

Keeping Team Robins in the loop will now be even easier thanks to the addition of a commander's access channel. The commander's access channel will join the Web site and Robins Rev-Up as additional avenues for getting information out to the public. The commander's access channel is a staple at many bases across the nation and Col. Theresa Carter,

16 Feb 2007

Two Robins Airmen receive STEP promotions

Two enlisted Airmen at Robins were recently rewarded for career-long superior performance when they received on-the-spot promotions through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program. Tech. Sgt. Darryl Rios-Maldonado, 653rd Combat Logistics Support Squadron depot aircraft structural maintainer, and Staff Sgt. Vanessa Pressley, 78th Civil

9 Feb 2007

2006 Tops in Blue team set to take stage at Warner Robins Civic Center stage

With Valentine's Day on the heels of the 2006 Tops in Blue team's upcoming performance, the singing and dancing group is asking "What's Love?" The heart-felt question is the theme of the team's Tuesday performance at the Warner Robins Civic Center. Lynne Brackett, Smith Community Center director and project officer for the team's upcoming show,

9 Feb 2007

Radar warning receivers get a boost with help from Team Robins member

A Team Robins member's problem solving skills helped create a digital crystal video receiver design, which will revolutionize the future of radar warning receivers in aircraft throughout the Department of Defense. Charlie Clark, a member of the 579th Software Maintenance Squadron, has worked with radar warning receivers for more than 20 years in