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  • Annual tree ceremony in honor of Arbor Day

    Members of the Robins community will gather at the former parade field near Forest Park Housing at 9 a.m. Monday to plant trees in commemoration of Arbor Day. The base conducts the observance in late April as the capstone of Robins' month-long celebration of the environment. Organizing a public

  • Starbase Robins continues mission of the minds

    Getting schoolchildren excited about their core curriculum can literally be a matter of rocket science. But, that happens to be a specialty of Starbase Robins, an academic program which has more than accepted the challenge by gaining young students' interest in the vital areas of science,

  • Conserving for tomorrow: Respecting things past

    A local cemetery was alive with helping hands last Friday as volunteers from around Robins kicked off cleanup efforts in honor of National Earth Day. Eleven participants - mostly Robins civilians - were on hand with rakes, garbage bags, weed trimmers and plenty of sunscreen to revitalize historic

  • Base celebrates conservation in April, May

    Robins Air Force Base is getting 'down to earth' with its people. National Earth Day is April 22, but the base will host events throughout April and May for its observance themed, "Conserve Today, Save Tomorrow." Robin Hodgkins, 78th Civil Engineer Group Environmental Management Branch hazardous

  • Sexual Assault Awareness month brings serious topic to forefront

    Sexual assault is a crime that can leave psychological and emotional scars for life. According to the Rape Abuse & Incest National Network, more than 200,000 Americans are victims each year. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Robins is doing what it can to educate folks about the

  • HAWC teaches nutrition basics for healthier living

    When it comes to nutrition, the Health and Wellness Center is always whipping up a heaping serving of information to satisfy Team Robins' appetite for healthier living tips. The HAWC is conducting the Military Nutritional Environmental Assessment. "This assessment is a Department of Defense tool

  • Campaign reminds Robins that everyone counts

    Sometimes people get lost in the rush to meet mission requirements. In 2008, Robins Air Force Base initiated a concerted outreach and education campaign with the central message of "You Matter." That message was expanded in 2012 to include "I Matter, You Matter, We Matter." Capt. Kimberly Lane, 78th

  • Battlefield acupuncture fights pain, skepticism

    When it comes to pain relief, sharp objects aren't often the remedy most consider first.But with the realized benefits of battlefield acupuncture, that perception is quickly changing, one pin prick at a time.Physicians and other health care providers from the 78th Medical Group attended a training

  • CHPS screenings help Robins keep check on their health

    With its quick and frequent on-base screenings, the Civilian Health Promotion Service is helping Robins Air Force Base's people make time for their health. CHPS, an Air Force Materiel Command-wide program since 2005, holds blood pressure screenings in various locations base-wide each week. While

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