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  • Don’t feed the gators: tips, precautions to stay safe

    The decision on whether or not to approach a large, carnivorous wild animal may seem like a no-brainer. But as Dr. Bob Sargent, Base Natural Resources manager, can attest, it just doesn't seem to be that easy for some folks when it comes to alligators on base. And yes, the gators are out and about.

  • Dash is on to keep Robins clean

    It's time for spring cleaning, and this year's Dash for Trash provides Robins with a chance to get the base in tip-top shape. The 60-day initiative, which runs through June 14, is aimed at helping the Robins workforce and the planet by gathering and disposing of unwanted materials and hazardous

  • Emergency personnel unite for disaster prep

    To passersby April 12, the fire pit at Robins Air Force Base could easily have been mistaken for the set of a Hollywood disaster movie. But the men and women who use this area perform their own stunts, all in the name of being totally prepared for calamity. The 78th Medical Group and the Robins Fire

  • Protecting PII is easy

    When it comes to the reduction of breaches in handling Personally Identifiable Information, Air Force leaders say the numbers are heading in the right direction. Even so, everyone with access to PII is being asked to alter routine business practices to further reduce the use of sensitive PII in

  • Four work sites excel with VPP

    Four work sites have joined the growing number of safe sites at Robins achieving Gold recognition through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration sponsored Voluntary Protection Program. Gold banners were presented Feb. 7 to the 78th Force Support Squadron Heritage Club/Pizza Depot; 78th

  • Construction Update

    Recent bad weather stalled roadwork at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Gate, though most construction projects around Robins remained unaffected by the inclement weather. Pavement resurfacing at the Gate 5 entrance was expected to resume Feb. 3, but rain dampened those plans as well, furthering the

  • Decision to close installation puts people first

    There are those who make fun of southerners when it comes to prepping for snow, sleet or ice. But, it was Robins' preparation that saved lives and put employees and their families' safety first. Say what you will about base leaderships' decisions this week, but would you rather be stranded in a car

  • F-22 clean room ready to roll

    The new F-22 clean room here will become fully operational this month, and is a welcome sign for combat-ready avionics parts which support the Air Force's F-22 Raptor. The aircraft's features include not only sensor capability and weapons, but also situational awareness and integrated avionics. The

  • Changes to PII breach reporting, notification processes

    Everyone is responsible for safeguarding personally identifiable information while using the Air Force Network. While lock-out procedures were implemented last year by Air Force Space Command for those who have inappropriately transmitted PII, breaches have decreased but still continue to occur. All

  • VPP: One unit's journey to become a Gold Site

    A dozen people recently showed up at the visitor's center in front of the 402nd Electronics Maintenance Group complex. They were there to put the 300-member 568th Electronics Maintenance Squadron, which works on avionics for the F-15 Eagle, through a rigorous examination to see if it was worthy of

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