19 Mar 2010

Families take train ride to Plains

Taking a train ride may not seem like a typical family diversion, but for more than 60 family members of deployed Robins Airmen it was just the distraction they needed. An early morning departure by bus took the family members to the local commuter train station in Cordele. Three hours later, the Sam Shortline engine pulled into the Plains train

28 Sep 2009

NASCAR race impresses MSG commander

NASCAR continues to recruit fans and it may have found another one in the 78th Mission Support Group commander. Col. Lee-Ann Perkins recently represented the Air Force at NASCAR's Pep Boys Auto 500 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. She said she isn't a traditional NASCAR fan, but when she was given the chance to attend her first-ever race, she

27 Aug 2009

Bridging the gap: Robins engineer introducing old game to new generation

Many card players are under the impression that bridge is for old ladies, and one Robins employee is working hard to change that image. Andre Asbury, a 24-year-old master bridge player, thinks the stigma of bridge being a game just for old timers is perpetuated by people who don't really know much about the game or haven't really given it a chance.

31 Jul 2009

Commander to tackle 'serious mountain'

One group commander at Robins will be ascending new heights in a few days, weathering the elements and pushing his body to its limits so he can look out over the vast landscapes and know that he accomplished something truly remarkable. Beginning Saturday, Col. Stan Vanderwerf will be taking time off from his day job as the 542nd Combat Sustainment