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  • To best represent the struggles that go along with substance abuse problems, Robins Public Affairs photographer Tommie Horton asked Angela Woolen, Rev-Up reporter, to model for the photo illustration used on the front page of the base newspaper. Although prescription drugs were used for the illustration, all substance abuse problems are serious, and help is available. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tommie Horton)

    Safe Haven: It's OK to come forward, ask for help

    The scars, no longer visible on the outside, took its toll on the inside. The addiction that gradually began to take hold of *E.C. began with diet pills as a way to lose weight, but slowly progressed with the use of meth and alcohol.  "It pretty much took control of my life," said E.C., a long-time Robins employee. "I had to have it to get up in
  • Walter Stump McDowell seasons bacon-wrapped swai for the appetizer course during the Airman Chef Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Crayton)

    Airman Chef Competition: serving up artistry

    Four teams, one winner. The scene in the kitchen at the base restaurant was a shot right out of a television cooking competition.The Robins Airman Chef Competition Friday evening was a test to see which team could produce the best four courses during the course of the evening. More than 50 people were in attendance and served as judges for the

  • More than 30 technologies featured at annual event

    The Information Technology Forum and Expo offers IT professionals an opportunity to hear from industry leaders in security and see the newest products and services.The March 10 forum will be in the Museum of Aviation's Scott Auditorium and Hangar One. Vendors will be set up in the Century of Flight building.Training is designed for military and

  • Fire Safety: Kitchen Fires Can Be Prevented

    From 2007 to 2011, cooking mishaps caused about 43 percent of all home fires and 36 percent of all home fire-related injuries, according to the National Fire Protection Association.  That trend can be drastically reduced through education and awareness. Everyone is responsible for fire prevention and for ensuring their dependents are aware of and
  • A group of ROTC cadets from Charles Drew High School in Clayton County sits in the C-130 to get a closer look at the aircraft’s capabilities. James provided the students with the history of the aircraft and discussed its usefulness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Misuzu Allen)

    Guided Tours Provide Inside Look

    This is a recurring series featuring exhibits, aviation and other interesting items at the Museum of Aviation. The displays can be seen during a lunch break or after work and showcase the history of aviation. The Museum of Aviation tries to capture the Air Force legacy by incorporating each airplane's story into its displays.Tours can offer
  • Arthur McKenzie, an Air Force veteran who worked as a team lead with the 562nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, stands on McKenzie Mountain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jenny Gordon)

    McKenzie’s Mountain, you say? : Robins employee leaves warm memories, cold spot

    If you're not familiar with "McKenzie's Mountain," a paved area for C-130s located up a small incline just northwest of Bldg. 91, then you probably never worked with its namesake.Arthur McKenzie, an Air Force veteran and retiree who worked as a team lead with the 562nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, loved the various missions he was immersed in at

  • Teen Dating Violence Awareness game night, workshop tonight

    February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. To engage teens in conversation about characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, the Family Advocacy Program will be hosting a Teen Dating Violence Awareness Game Night/Workshop.For information on healthy vs. unhealthy dating relationship characteristics, encourage your teen to attend
  • Bill Paul, collections manager at the Museum of Aviation, inspects a piece of the aircraft during a site visit, Feb. 11, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Leach)

    Digging Up the Past: Robins AFB home to 68-year-old crash site

    The swamp is slowly burying the metal remains. Sixty-eight years ago, seven people were killed when a UC-45 crashed shortly after takeoff from Robins Air Force Base.The airplane was returning to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base with its crew of inspectors. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Feb. 13, 1947, it crashed into the swamp just north of the runway
  • Father Thomas Fey, Robins Chapel Catholic priest, points out some of the facility’s improvements.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ed Aspera)

    A NEW LOOK: Chapel gets a makeover

    Walk into the Robins Chapel today and you will immediately sense and see something noticeably different. Extensive renovations that took place during much of 2014 have been completed. Look down and visitors to the chapel are welcomed by the warm, blue tones of new carpet. Look around in the main sanctuary, and there's new energy-efficient lighting,
  • Monique Brisson checks the condition of her car’s air filter at the base Auto Hobby Shop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton)

    Auto Craft Club provides mechanics of car care

    Guys aren't the only ones into cars.Just ask Monique Brisson, a 581st Software Maintenance Squadron electronics engineer, who recently became the secretary of the Robins Auto Craft Club.Brisson has always been interested in working on cars, though her experience is limited."I settled on looking to get a 1947-1953 Chevy 3100," she said. "I felt that
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