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  • Robins couple adapts to adopting, settles in to new life

    Imagine receiving a call saying there are three children, all brothers, waiting in an orphanage in Da Nang, Vietnam to be adopted--are you interested? That's exactly what happened to a 116th Computer Systems Squadron superintendent and his wife. Their emotional story describes how love transcends

  • Operation Air Force gives ROTC cadets taste of enlisted mission

    Operation Air Force is giving ROTC cadets a chance to test drive the enlisted side of the Air Force before making a commitment to service. Cadet Jacob Singleton, who is part of ROTC Detachment 860 at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, is one of 17 cadets currently undergoing the three-week

  • TH-1H to modernize helicopter training for service branches

    An aged UH-1H helicopter whose parts were becoming scarce spurred the Air Force to change its helicopter training mechanism to the TH-1H. The TH-1H helicopter trainer combines the look of the UH-1H, commonly known as the Huey, with a modern cockpit that brings pilots' training up to date. In

  • We must re-focus, fix problems

    By now you have heard about the resignations of the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force. This was unprecedented and I want to make sure you know I am fully committed to finding and fixing the root causes of the Air Force shortfalls recently identified by the Secretary of Defense. Together

  • Robins Unplugged: Team Robins kills 400,000 kwh

    Commander Kill A Watt is earning his keep as members of the Robins community take heed of the energy conservation message. Team Robins' willingness to meet the energy conservation objectives set before them was evident as the base community celebrated the Memorial Day holiday. "Robins stepped up to

  • 78th ABW welcomes new vice commander

    When Col. Warren Berry assumed command of the 78th Air Base Wing in January, he vacated the office of vice commander. That office has been empty since. The office is now occupied, as Robins welcomed Col. Debra Bean as the new vice commander in late May. "I've heard a lot about how great this part of

  • Officials encourage motorcycle safety

    With gas prices nearing $4 a gallon, many commuters are turning to motorcycles as an economical means of transportation.With more bike riders on the roads, the need for safety is vitally important. Motorcyle riders must adhere to several safety practices required by Robins policy. 78th Security

  • Robins snags White House Closing the Circle award

    Being a good steward of the environment has been an ongoing priority at Robins. Robins recently earned the 2008 White House Closing the Circle Award in the Military Installations Category for its Environmental Management Systems Team. The team uses various programs to maintain Robins' environmental

  • New maintenance philosophy revolves around mechanic

    "Stop the chaos and bring order" is a simple phrase epitomizing the philosophy of high velocity maintenance. Members of the high velocity maintenance high performance team are convinced they can tame the chaos. The search for order began because Warner Robins Air Logistics Center maintainers are

  • JSTARS senior surveillance manager puts 10,000 flying hours under his wing

    Master Sgt. Robert "Sid" Fernandez, a senior surveillance manager with the 116th Air Control Wing's 330th Combat Training Squadron, topped the 10,000 flying hour mark on May 8. Sergeant Fernandez, who has been in the Air Force for more than 21 years, is a bit reserved about his achievement. I was

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