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  • Getting to know you: Staff Sgt. Nancy King

    This week our Getting to Know You feature highlights Staff Sgt. Nancy King, 78th Air Base Wing Command Post senior emergency action controller.Time in service: 5 yearsHometown: Hermiston, Ore.What does your work involve at Robins? "Relaying time-critical information to the required base agencies,

  • Six ways to make water less boring

    Water is not the most exciting drink in the world, but it is among the healthiest. Not only does water help to regulate body temperature, aid in digestion and flush out toxins, but it keeps you feeling full, leading to weight loss.But, many Americans aren't properly hydrated; studies have shown that

  • Base social workers aim to make life better for Robins

    Life is full of challenges, and in Robin's Mental Health Clinic and Family Advocacy Program, there are eight military and civilian social workers skilled to help people overcome their difficulties and make life better.Tandra Hunter, 78th Medical Operations Squadron's Family Advocacy Program Outreach

  • Military members should use caution with political posts on social media

    An online friend shares a humorous political post on your favorite social media site. You think it's funny and are tempted to post it to your wall.If you're a military member, you may want to think twice before  sharing.Active duty, Guard, and Reserve military members are subject to a host of rules

  • Breaking Barriers: WASPs open doors for future generations

    Not many people would be interested in piloting an aircraft known to be among the Air Force's most difficult to fly. Even fewer would desire to fly the twin-engine bomber while gunners practice firing live ammunition at a target being towed from the plane's tail. But, as a B-26 tow target Women

  • Getting to know you: Brandon Carter

    This week our Getting to Know You feature highlights Brandon Carter, 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron E&I specialist.Time in service: 10 yearsHometown:  Perry, Ga.What does your work involve at Robins? "I inspect F-15 aircraft for discrepancies and create a maintenance work request with all the

  • AEP, SEPMS help people appreciate diversity in Robins’ workforce

    Everyone brings something different to the table.It's a commonly used phrase that has great meaning in how people of different backgrounds and life experiences come together to meet the mission at Robins Air Force Base.At Robins, and at other U.S. Air Force installations, the Affirmative Employment

  • As the deadline approaches, tax help is still here

    There is just a month to go before the April 18 deadline when taxes need to be filed. For those who waited until the last 30 days because filing taxes is such a hassle, there is a solution.Those last minute filers can get the help they need for free at the Robins Tax Center which is a Volunteer

  • Eating right can taste good too

    Most of us are interested in having a balanced diet, with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein, but don't want to sacrifice flavor. But eating healthfully doesn't have to mean only eating the same bland foods over and over again! There is an array of healthful ingredients that

  • Prescription drug abuse epidemic not immune to the workplace

    Prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse has become a national epidemic. The effect of this epidemic has spread into the workplace, as employees are not immune. In fact, according to a national survey on drug use and health, nearly 70 percent of illicit drug users aged 18 or older were actively