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  • Air Force Medical Systems addressing fatigue management

    Fatigue for the Air Force is defined as "the state of tiredness associated with long hours of work, prolonged periods without sleep, physiologic stressors of the flight environment, or the requirement to work at times that are out of sync with the body's biological - or circadian - rhythms. Over the

  • First Down! NFL debuts Moms Clinic at Robins, making history

    On Monday, Moms from Robins Air Force Base and the surrounding community - decked out in matching khaki shirts - learned about concussions, steroid use and tackling from the pros.More than 200 women participated in the Atlanta Falcons' Moms Football Safety Clinic led by former NFL player Buddy

  • Honor Guard: Giving the final salute of Air Force honor

    Last year, the Robins Honor Guard participated in more than 1,300 events.The Honor Guard is comprised of 22 airmen from the 78th Air Base Wing, the 461st Air Control Wing and the 5th Combat Communications Group who rotate in and out of service every 90 days.The members - who are chosen by their

  • Wounded Warrior: Survive and Thrive

    Thirteen years ago, Master Sgt. Rodney Young's plane went down.On a refueling mission for helicopters in Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2002, Young and seven crew members crashed on the     C-130 they were flying in. All eight on board survived.Young suffered back and knee injuries resulting in several

  • Survive and Thrive: Air Force Wounded Warrior program helps Airmen transition

    Thirteen years ago, Master Sgt. Rodney Young's plane went down.On a refueling mission for helicopters in Afghanistan, Feb. 13, 2002, Young and seven crew members crashed on the C-130 they were flying in. All eight on board survived.Young suffered back and knee injuries resulting in several different

  • Program offers plethora of resources to service members

    The Air Force Wounded Warrior program has changed since its inception in 2008.As part of the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Linn Watkins, the base representative receptive care coordinator, handles the cases at Robins.There are 4,300 members in the program worldwide; Robins has 37 active cases,

  • EAP Updates and schedules

    Personal problems can affect the lives of employees both at home and at work.To help prevent, identify and resolve potential stressors or issues, Air Force Materiel Command partners with Federal Occupational Health to provide our Employee Assistance Program services. EAP services are offered free

  • Hemp seed products prohibited

    Plant based proteins are increasing in popularity as an eco-friendly, sustainable way to fuel workouts and meet energy needs.One protein on the rise is the controversial hemp seed.While hemp seeds have been consumed around the world for almost 12,000 years, the vegetarian protein source has recently

  • A&FRC program equips key spouses to help others

    Key spouses are the go-to people when military life issues arise.While they don't have all of life's answers, thanks to the Airman & Family Readiness Center's Key Spouse University training, they can certainly point spouses in the right direction to help them meet their needs.Tech. Sgt Ronald

  • Program prepares separating, retiring service members for future

    Beginnings can be scary, but Robins Air Force Base service members don't have to face them alone.Retiring Airmen and people separating from military service have the Transition Assistance Program in the Airman & Family Readiness Center to give them guidance as they journey into their life's next