News

Oct. 19, 2007
Robins military working dog dies defending freedom

When Staff Sgt. Marcus Reaves, a military working dog handler in the 78th Security Forces Squadron's Military Working Dog Section at Robins, deployed with his canine partner, Arras, he never imagined he'd come home without him. Arras, a 5-year-old Dutch sheppard explosives detector and patrol dog in
Oct. 15, 2007
Robins charters new territory in educating and equipping future contracting workforce

Members of the Team Robins contracting office are thinking outside of the box as they face the challenges of developing a sound contracting workforce today and in the future. Maj. Gen. Tom Owen, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center commander, and Frank Anderson, Defense Acquisition University
Oct. 12, 2007
Robins APTO helps AF, industry develop hybrid truck technology

When it comes to heavy duty, special purpose vehicles most Americans imagine a gas guzzling engine and tons of unfriendly emissions taking their toll on the environment. But the Air Force's Advanced Power Technology Office is working to change the stereotype and prove heavy-duty hybrid electric
Oct. 12, 2007
Robins rolls out red carpet for Little League World Series Champs

When it comes to growing up in Middle Georgia everybody has heard of Robins Air Force Base, but for many youngsters in the area the gates seem like an impenetrable fortress. However, if you are lucky enough to win the Little League World Series, the gates open and the VIP treatment is issued for a
Oct. 12, 2007
Batter Up: Robins Airman swings her way on to the All-American team

For one Team Robins Airman, a passion for softball lead to a whirlwind month on the softball diamond. In the end she was named an All-American after helping the All-Armed Forces team earn top honors at the Amateur Softball Association Women's Slow Pitch National Championship. Senior Airman Toni
Oct. 5, 2007
Robins officer makes a splash with AF swim team

While not crunching numbers as a budget analyst for the 78th Comptroller Squadron, one Robins lieutenant is busy making a splash in the pool. 1st Lt. Ryan Fitzgerald, former team captain for the Air Force Academy swim team who specialized in long distance events, was recently selected for the Air
Oct. 5, 2007
Robins fiscal 2007 closeout a success for 78th CPTS

It took months to prepare for the closeout of fiscal 2007, and Lt. Col. Kevin Smagh, 78th Comptroller Squadron commander, said the base's financial workers and those in supporting roles couldn't have done a better job. About 300 financial employees and others in contracting, civil engineering, and
Oct. 5, 2007
19th ARG intelligence officer worked behind scenes to ensure safety in deployed location

While many Americans get a glimpse of the global war on terrorism from a world away via the media, Capt. James Wacker, senior intelligence officer in the 19th Air Refueling Group, got a close-up look at the mission while recently serving a seven-month deployment in Baghdad, Iraq. The intelligence
Oct. 5, 2007
Robins to celebrate Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-12

Robins is set to help people learn how to get out when fire breaks out. The base will observe the National Fire Prevention Association's Fire Prevention Week Tuesday through Oct.12 with a host of local activities and educational events centered on the theme, "Practice Your Escape Routes." Tom
Oct. 5, 2007
WR-ALC welcomes new executive director

The Warner Robins Air Logistics Center recently welcomed Dr. Steve Butler as its new executive director. Dr. Butler, who joined Team Robins in August, said he is pleased to be at Robins and has received a warm welcome. "Robins is a great place to work with many wonderful opportunities," he said.