12 May 2016

Getting to know you: Diyonda Williams

This week our Getting to Know You feature highlights Diyonda Williams, 566th Electronics Maintenance Squadron electronics mechanic.Time in service: 5 yearsHometown:  Perry, Fla.What does your work involve at Robins? "I work on the SNIPER Advanced Targeting Pod which is a targeting and surveillance system. I perform maintenance and repair of the

9 May 2016

Getting to know you: Sgt. Michael Milone

This week our Getting to Know You feature highlights Sgt Michael Milone, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773(-) Avionics technician.Time in service: 10 yearsHometown:  Rocky Ridge, Md.What does your work involve at Robins? "I have a primary military occupational specialty of avionics technician and am qualified as a collateral duty

6 May 2016

Holocaust: Never Forget

In the dim light, a projector screen displays the black and white image of an old man with a cane on a cobblestone street. His shadow shows a small boy with his parents and a sibling. A poignant reminder of what Holocaust Remembrance Day symbolizes.Six million European Jews were murdered between 1939 and 1945. Millions of other people whom the

6 May 2016

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Robins Diversity Council will host a heritage fair Wednesday at Horizons Event Center from 2 to 4 p.m."It's basically an introduction to Asia and the Pacific Islands," said Capt. Bori Um, 51st Combat Communications Squadron Mission Systems flight commander.The month kicked off with an

6 May 2016

Fit and Fabulous: Team Robins trio takes on competition brings home medals

Don't let the size of their muscles fool you, these ladies aren't weight lifters. The three started taking Richard Williams' strength flexibility class at the base fitness center and decided in November to participate in a fitness competition. If the story of three women medaling at a fitness competition isn't inspiring enough to make you put down

2 May 2016

Getting to know you: Angela Windham

This week our Getting to Know You feature highlights Angela Windham, 567th Electronics Maintenance Squadron electronics mechanic.Time in service: 6 yearsHometown: Macon, Ga.What does your work involve at Robins? "I am an electronics mechanic working on the ARC-186 VHF- AM/FM Radio Set. My work involves testing, trouble-shooting, modifying,

2 May 2016

Time to get moving!

Did you know that regular physical activity can increase your chances of living a longer, healthier life?  It can also reduce your risk for developing high blood pressure, heart disease, and some types of cancer.The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults:-Aim for 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each

29 Apr 2016

$5,000 Hawaiian Getaway Up For Grabs in Latest Exchange Contest

Military shoppers can say "aloha" to a tropical vacation for two to Hawaii with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's latest sweepstakes.From May 6 to July 7, authorized shoppers worldwide can enter to win the five-day, four night vacation, which includes airfare, hotel accommodations, transportation to and from the airport and spending money.

29 Apr 2016

Robins to celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 6

President Ronald Reagan made a proclamation May 23, 1984 for the first Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Fast forward about 30 years and Robins is celebrating military spouses all month long. The recognition day is the Friday before Mother's Day which falls this year on May 6.A free gift bag, along with door prizes will be given away on a first

29 Apr 2016

Water aerobics offers fitness alternative for older community

Today there are more than 40 million adults in the United States ages 65 and older, but just one in four exercise regularly. Common concerns of achy joints, cardiovascular problems, fear of falling, being too out of shape or not being able to keep up with the younger crowd in the gym reduce many individuals to only walking to stay active. While