Base hosts ‘cool’ aircraft for global NASA mission

A NASA ER-2 high-altitude research aircraft has been flying from Robins to North Carolina since early May to assist in gathering rainfall measurements. The ground validation field campaign known as the Integrated Precipitation and Hydrology Experiment is taking place through June 15, and is co-led

Cold War-era alert facility on a new mission

A building that was once part of the former Strategic Air Command's ground alert program at Robins during the Cold War is slowly gaining a new outlook on life. Renovations are currently being performed in Bldg. 12, located in the alert apron also known as the 'Christmas tree,' named for its

BAH recertification update

The effort to recertify those Airmen and their families receiving Basic Allowances for Housing is still in effect and on track at Robins with nearly a 45 percent completion rate thus far. As of Monday 1,343 BAH recipients had been recertified out of nearly 3,000 who needed to still do so, according

IDS desktop icon puts help a click away

Getting assistance from Robins' helping agencies will soon be as easy as clicking on a computer desktop icon. The "You Matter" icon is expected to appear on most base computer screens today. Computer users who don't receive the icon, or who want to view it from off base can still get access by

Making the mold: New machine to save time, money

The 573rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron now possesses a brand new plastic thermo forming machine in Bldg. 670 that will enhance the composites shop's future capabilities. The $28,500 machine arrived at Robins several weeks ago. While the machine is still being prepared for use, F-15 glare shield

DLA services still taking it in, dishing it out after merger

The Robins DLA Disposition / Distribution Services houses a little bit of everything - somewhat of a military "picker's" one-stop paradise. And now the Defense Logistics Agency looks for these organizations to become more efficient in its duties of getting rid of excess government property following

Program supports crucial services for base

A contract was awarded May 22 to Good Vocations of Macon to cover the next five years of custodial service for a maximum value of $24.5 million. At Robins, custodial services are performed by individuals with disabilities who have trained for the job skills needed to successfully do their work

Camellia Gardens Memorial Service

Give 'em a hand!

A big round of applause is in order for Robins' newest master sergeants! They are:5th CCG Candace BensonCasey HyltonLynetta Jackson Mark Johnson Joseph Menendez Sami Naja Wayne SutherlandWRALC Julian Nettles AFLCMC Aaron Bickel Roger Englehart Michael Lott461st ACW Donna BickelJason Cannon Ellis

Need help? Start here

As the song says, "Everybody hurts sometimes." But no matter the struggle, all of Team Robins need to be aware that they are far from alone, and that help is available here. Counseling and other solutions involving everything from suicide prevention to substance abuse are formulated by an Integrated