ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- With a longstanding tradition in the Air Force of taking care of its own, the annual Caring for People forum creates a valuable tool for members to have their voices heard by leadership.

Now in its fourth year, the forum conducted April 29 at Horizons Event Center brought together representatives from across Robins to discuss quality of life issues both at home and work.

Diverse focus groups represented issues including special needs family members and the Exceptional Family Member Program; Air National Guard; housing; family and single Airmen support; higher education; health and wellness; resiliency; and military child education.

"We were thrilled to hear so many creative ideas on how to enhance quality of life for Team Robins," said Lesley Darley, Community Support Coordinator. "Some of the issues and proposed solutions will be incorporated into the Team Robins Community Action Plan. If needed, some of the issues may be forwarded to Air Force for review and further action."

There were 175 participants this year, including Airman 1st Class Amber Stanley, 116th Air Control Wing personnel technician, who discussed guard support issues during Tuesday's session.

"Bringing us all together allows us to hear and bring different issues to the table," she said.