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Sept. 28, 2007
Robins to kick off 2007 Combined Federal Campaign Monday

Thanksgiving may be a little more than a month away, but that doesn't stop people at Robins from getting in the giving spirit a little early. Robins' 2007 Combined Federal Campaign, "Help Our World Forward," will officially kick off Oct. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Museum of Aviation's Vistascope Theater.
Sept. 21, 2007
Tops in Blue 2007 to help Robins celebrate AF 60th Anniversary

The 2007 Tops in Blue team is set to help the Middle Georgia community celebrate the Air Force's 60th anniversary in style. The Air Force talent team is set to take its show, themed "The Fly By," to the Warner Robins Civic Center stage at 7 p.m. Oct. 6. Staff Sgt. Kevin Guy, an airfield systems
Sept. 21, 2007
CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN IN AIR FORCE HISTORY: 78th ABW commander says opportunities abound for women in today’s Air Force

While women's roles in the U.S Air Force have evolved since their service began in mid-February 1948, Col. Theresa Carter said women's contributions have remained as strong as those of their male counterparts through the years. Colonel Carter, 78th Air Base Wing commander since January 2006, had a
Sept. 21, 2007
High hopes for new C-17 platform Underwing platform may bring mission, safety enhancements

A new under wing maintenance platform will help Robins' C-17 Globemaster III maintainers continue their mission safer and more effectively. The advent of the platform was made possible by the combined efforts of the Boeing Company and the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center. Brig. Gen. Mark Atkinson,
Sept. 21, 2007
U.S. Air Force celebrates, honors 60 years of excellence

Monday evening as the duty day came to a close members of Team Robins joined together to celebrate 60 years of Air Force history. The retreat ceremony was an opportunity to recognize the many accomplishments of the Air Force and its members over the past 60 years - just one day before the official
Sept. 21, 2007
Team Robins gives Kazakhstan Republic a glimpse into C-130 program, other base agencies

Members of the air force of the Kazakhstan Republic visited Robins Tuesday in an effort to learn more about how the U.S. Air Force takes care of business. "They are interested in acquiring C-130s themselves," said Joye Marshall, Foreign Military Sales Logistics Flight director for the C-130 program
Sept. 14, 2007
Robins golfers to participate in Air Force training camp

The Air Force has officially invited 30 golfers to compete for a coveted spot on the Air Force golf team, including several golfers from Robins. Master Sgt. Mark Schwab, Tech. Sgt. Chris McIlwain and Staff Sgt. Mike Membrila were invited to compete in the Air Force golf training camp at Shaw Air
Sept. 14, 2007
Breakout program helps local businesses benefit from base contracts

The U-2S program is breaking out and saving time, energy and money by utilizing the expertise of local Middle Georgia businesses. The 560th Aircraft Sustainment Group, which sustains the U-2 program, has been using the Breakout program since 1985 and the program has helped the Air Force avoid
Sept. 14, 2007
Sexual Assault Victim Advocates provide much needed support, compassion

Sexual assault victims sometimes need an ear to listen or a shoulder to lean on. Volunteer sexual assault victim advocates are available to provide that support. Cindy Graver, sexual assault response coordinator in the 78th Air Base Wing SARC office, said being a VA takes compassion. "A sexual
Sept. 14, 2007
Time to reflect: Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony honors the memory of heroes

8:46 a.m., Sept. 11, 2001, was the moment that altered the mindset of Americans forever and reminded us the cost of freedom past, present and future. Six years after the attacks of that day, the minute still reminds us of the loss of innocent civilians and emergency response workers and is used to