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March 13, 2020
Helping our own: Robins’ AFAF Campaign to collect donations March 16 – April 24

The Air Force Assistance Fund is an annual effort to raise funds for the charities that provide support to Air Force family members, including active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and their dependents, including surviving spouses, who are in need. The campaign, which will kick off March 16 and
March 3, 2020
Robins honors SA McBride's legacy

Office of Special Investigations Fallen Hero Special Agent (Staff Sergeant) Chester McBride was recognized by the 78th Air Base Wing, during the Robins Proud Forum Feb. 25, 2020, at the base theater here. The monthly event is an initiative to integrate mission partners at Robins AFB to discuss a
March 2, 2020
Gen. Charles Q. Brown nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff

If confirmed by the Senate, Gen. Charles Q. Brown would assume one of the two highest positions in the Air Force from Gen. David L. Goldfein, who is retiring June 30 after four years as Chief of Staff. Brown would be the first African-American to serve as a service chief.
Feb. 27, 2020
Barrett highlights space, modernization, alliances, people as pressing priorities

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett said Feb. 27 that successfully launching the Space Force while also modernizing the Air Force, strengthening ties with allies and partners and ensuring a culture of trust for Airmen and their families are the priorities that will drive the service into a
Feb. 27, 2020
Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights signed by Secretary Esper

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly and Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett have signed the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights.
Feb. 27, 2020
Military Dependent ID Card Shortage

The 78th Force Support Squadron DEERS office is in short supply of dependent ID card stock due to a supply shortage identified at the Air Force Distribution Publishing Office. They are forecasted to exhaust their current supply by the beginning of March.
Feb. 21, 2020
Building Healthy Relationships: Helping agencies offer ways to recognize, combat dating violence

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they reach adulthood, and two-thirds of them never tell anyone.
Feb. 21, 2020
STORMWATER STRAIGHT TALK: Put a lid on it!

Uncovered dumpsters, roll-offs, and hoppers are exposed to precipitation from rain events. Rain water can wash contaminants out of a waste container and into the stormwater collection system. The stormwater system then discharges, untreated, directly to local streams, lakes and rivers.
Feb. 20, 2020
Setting up for success: Skillbridge helps transition to civilian workforce

Skillbridge helps make the future less uncertain for military members separating from the service. The program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, on-the-job training or internships during the last 180
Feb. 19, 2020
DoD to restructure 50 hospitals, clinics to improve readiness

The Department of Defense announced, Feb. 19, plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world.