News

June 27, 2008
‘Staycations:’ A popular alternative to stressful travel, pricey vacations

High fuel prices have caused many people to put their vacation plans in park. Judy Wilson, a secretary in the 642nd Combat Sustainment Group, and her husband, James, have decided to take a break from their usual vacation to Panama City, Fla. and relax closer to home instead. Mrs. Wilson said her
June 27, 2008
Local basketball team to enter national spotlight

A group of young basketball players from Middle Georgia are building a reputation as being one of the toughest in the state. The Perry Knights, a 12-and-under Division II Youth Basketball of America team, recently won the state championship and will soon have a chance to showcase their talents on
June 27, 2008
Aircrew training specialist garners AF-level award

Dave Dawson equips Airmen in the 19th Air Refueling Group with the skills needed to survive in the deployed location. As an aircrew training specialist in the 19th Operations Support Squadron, he teaches a myriad of skills to the 19th ARG's 110 plus aircrew members. Mr. Dawson recently earned the
June 27, 2008
Robins bids fond farewell to congenial command chief

Although Chief Master Sgt. Carol Dockery's middle initials are 'A.M.', the Robins command chief said she's definitely not a morning person. However, her love for Robins and the Airmen who serve here are all the motivation she needs to get out of bed each morning and be an advocate and friend for the
June 25, 2008
Commander calls for Team Robins to save energy

A series of commander's calls June 18 served as a safety talk, energy conservation lesson and an introduction ceremony as Col. Warren Berry, 78th Air Base Wing commander addressed his workforce "My number one priority is energy conservation and I need your help," Colonel Berry said. "Everyone needs
June 25, 2008
Teen camp packs lessons in aviation, leadership in one week

Tyler Heck has always wanted to be a pilot. The 16-year-old Houston County High School junior, son of Maria and Lt. Col Amand Heck, recently joined 35 other teens Air Force-wide at the Air Force Services Teen Aviation Camp at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., to get insight into a
June 20, 2008
Honorary commanders get behind the scenes look at Robins’ missions

For many members of the community, there are areas at Robins that seem untouchable. These areas are similar to a secured fortress, where only those who work inside ever cross the threshold, but on June 16, 11 honorary commanders were given the chance to cross that threshold. They were taken behind
June 20, 2008
Junior ROTC cadets gain skills, confidence during Robins Summer Leadership School

The former NCO Academy was bustling with activity as some of Middle Georgia's youngest Airmen spent a week focusing on becoming better leaders. The cadets, members of the Houston and Twiggs counties' Air Force Junior ROTC programs, spent the week living the Air Force life. The Airmen were given a
June 20, 2008
Robins contracting director bids farewell after six years

The career of a member of Robins' senior leadership will come full circle as she returns to where it all began--Dayton, Ohio. Patsy Reeves, the Robins director of contracting, has been selected for reassignment as the director of contracting for the Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson
June 17, 2008
Air Force Materiel Command executive director going to Headquarters Air Force

Air Force officials announced today that Barbara A. Westgate will become the new Air Force Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategic Plans and Programs, replacing Maj. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., who will become the commander of Air Force Reserve Command. Mrs. Westgate, a member of the Senior