Commander's call and open house

Two-week training mission allows 5th CCG to field test vital communications skills

Visitors at two community airports in Georgia recently got to see the 5th Combat Communications Group in action. The 5th CCG conducted a two-week training mission at Macon Downtown Airport and at Souther Field in Americus. All four active-duty squadrons in the unit tested their skills at operating

Robins exceeds 2008 CFC goal

Despite the struggling economy, Team Robins members dug deep to help those less fortunate, exceeding the goal for the Combined Federal Campaign. Campaign chairman Brian Vassey announced at a luncheon Dec. 2 that the base raised $1,480,495, which benefits many charities. The goal for the base was

AS-9100 certification could mean workload increase for Robins

For those who don't work in aircraft maintenance, the term "AS-9100 certification" might sound like just another bureaucratic designation. But for those who know what it means, AS-9100 is a significant step toward securing jobs at Robins, enhancing our industrial capabilities and possibly bringing

Robins chief earns Bronze Star Medal

In his latest deployment Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Perry took on an assignment that gave him a good overview of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. It also earned him a Bronze Star, the nation's fourth highest combat medal. Chief Perry, a member of the 53rd Combat Communications Squadron in

Officials announce base school closing

For 45 years Robins Elementary School has educated the children of Airmen stationed here, but that will come to an end after the current school year. Col. Warren Berry, commander of the 78th Air Base Wing, announced the closing of the school in a press conference held at the school Dec. 3. He said

Happy Thanksgiving!

Lights on Tree

General Peyer: Thanksgiving a time to reflect on life's blessings

In the autumn of 1621, the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony celebrated the first Thanksgiving. It was a time for the settlers of this newly discovered land to rejoice in all they had accomplished after a year of particularly cruel hardship. The founders of our nation set aside three entire days to

Smoking cessation class helps Team Robins kick butts

Maj. Sherry Moore didn't know when she set the date to teach her first smoking cessation class that it was an important day for smokers wanting to quit. She learned after scheduling the class that it fell on Nov. 20, which was the Great American Smokeout. It's the second biggest day of the year,