News

Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 23, 2021
Throwback Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

On Sept. 29, 1969, the Warner Robins Air Materiel Area completed its C-123 aircraft modification program with the departure of the last 183 aircraft to Vietnam.
Sept. 22, 2021
AFMC announces MAJCOM Spark Tank semifinalists

The Air Force Materiel Command has selected five semifinalists from more than 100 submissions to the command-wide 2022 Spark Tank competition.
Sept. 20, 2021
Brown presses case for speed, innovation, culture change across the Air Force

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. attended the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, to deliver his “Accelerate Change to Empowered Airmen” speech, Sept. 20.
Sept. 16, 2021
Throwback Thursday - Sept. 16, 2021

On Sept. 27, 1956, the Warner Robins Air Materiel Area and IBM technicians, and computer experts installed the first mainframe computer at Robins Air Force Base.
Sept. 10, 2021
Robins Airman shares 9/11 aftermath account: ‘I had to walk toward the chaos’

Master Sgt. Brittany Taliaferro, 413th Flight Test Group Commander's Support Staff noncommissioned officer in charge, speaks on her experience as a 15-year-old high schooler living in New York City during the 9/11 attacks.
Sept. 9, 2021
Throwback Thursday - Sept. 9, 2021

Between September 1990 and March 1991, numerous weapon systems maintained and repaired by members of the WR-ALC at Robins Air Force Base flew sorties for the Coalition during Operation Desert Storm.
Sept. 8, 2021
STORMWATER STRAIGHT TALK: What goes on the ground sticks around

When it rains, a portion of rainwater does not soak into the ground. Instead, it flows over the ground surface – especially if it is an impervious surface, such as concrete or asphalt, or dense soil, such as clay. This runoff water is defined as stormwater. Stormwater that is not absorbed by the
Sept. 8, 2021
Liberaider Spotlight: JSTARS communications system technician shows excitement is infectious

Senior Airman Evan Schmick, a communications system technician and CST instructor in the 330th Combat Training Squadron, loves to learn. For that, and his excellent work with others in his squadron, Schmick was selected to be featured for the 461st Air Control Wing Liberaider Spotlight.
Sept. 8, 2021
New mural pays tribute to Robins Honor Guard

The Honor Guard at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, added a mural to their walls to honor past and present members. The five-panel collection, which is located in their training room, shows the sequence of events that occur during an active duty service member’s funeral.