News

Aug. 8, 2008
‘Priceless’ hangar door construction project positions Robins for future C-17 workloads

When it comes to finding a way to ensure Warner Robins Air Logistics Center continues its commitment to warfighter support, members of Team Robins are always thinking outside of the box. One of the ways Robins continues to stay in an optimal position to support present and future Air Force missions
Aug. 8, 2008
New 5th CCG commander uses past to navigate future

Some commanders have their sights set steadfast on the future, but that's not the case for Col. Jose Rivera, who took command of the 5th Combat Communications Group July 18. Colonel Rivera, formerly the deputy director of Political Military Affairs at Headquarters, Southern Command in Miami, Fla.,
Aug. 8, 2008
Motorcycle awareness campaign to kick off

Team Robins is experiencing a dramatic increase in motorcycle mishaps, to include a recent fatality. To focus awareness on motorcycle safety, the "See Me, Save Me," campaign kicks off next week. The campaign reminds motorcycle riders of longstanding safety compliance requirements and places
Aug. 8, 2008
Robins Elementary to share principals with Maxwell Air Force Base Elementary

Melissa Hayes and Brian Perry have elementary education covered for the Air Force. Ms. Hayes, principal at Robins Elementary School and Maxwell Air Force Base Elementary School near Montgomery, Ala., and Mr. Perry, vice principal at the schools, are pulling double duty for the bases that serve the
Aug. 8, 2008
Changes to military leave policies give Airmen more leeway

The Department of Defense has recently implemented new policies that may allow military members to carry more leave from fiscal year to fiscal year. The policies, which took effect on June 24 and are retroactive to Jan. 28, will remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2010. While initial guidance on changes
Aug. 1, 2008
Pine Oaks hosts AF training camp

The top active-duty golfers in the Air Force will converge on Robins' Pine Oaks Golf Course beginning Sunday for a four-day tournament as part of Air Force golf training camp. Nearly 40 golfers will compete for a chance to be invited to participate on the Air Force golf team. Tech. Sgt. Ty Reyes,
Aug. 1, 2008
Youth finds success on local softball team

Although as a military dependent, Julia Bell is used to being the new kid on the block and a bit different from her classmates, the 11-year-old sixth grader said dividing lines fade away when she's on the softball field. The Dayton, Ohio, native is in her second year of playing for the Krushers, a
Aug. 1, 2008
Robins HAWC offers tool kit for health and wellness

Robins is working overtime to help its members live healthy lives. Joining in the effort is a trio at the Health and Wellness Center, who have the task of educating and motivating the base population on such topics as health, nutrition, diet and exercise. The HAWC sponsors numerous classes, many
Aug. 1, 2008
Maintenance steering Group to ensure C-5 Galaxy mission capability, availability

Improving aircraft availability is a priority throughout the Air Force and the C-5 Galaxy fleet is working to ensure aircraft availability is at an optimum level in the future. The C-5, which is sustained here, is the first to use a commercial process called a Maintenance Steering Group to help
Aug. 1, 2008
Robins family readiness consultant to bring A & FRC services to deployed location

Lisa Matney is known around Robins' Airman and Family Readiness Center for her "go-getter" personality when it comes to taking care of military members and their families. Mrs. Matney, a community readiness consultant at the A&FRC, will deploy for four months to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in late