News

July 25, 2008
Web site links military with resources needed for moves

The Department of Defense is using the information super highway to put military members and their families in touch with resources designed to make life better. Militaryhomefront.com is an official DOD Web site that links military members and their families to resources for permanent change of
July 25, 2008
Sisters share love for track

Whether it's basketball, track and field or any number of other sports, athletic competition runs in the Bailey blood. John Bailey, a program manager for the C-17 Product Directorate here, played basketball at the University of Wisconsin. He has stayed involved in sports, both as a player and a
July 25, 2008
116th MXS overcomes early deficit to repeat as intramural softball champs

The 116th Maintenance Squadron battled back from a 10-0 deficit to capture its second straight intramural softball tournament, defeating the 5th Combat Communications Squadron, 18-16, on July 22. The championship game got off to a great start for the 5th CCG.. The team opened the game with five
July 25, 2008
Mercer students get field experience with base archaeologist

Three Mercer University students learned the validity of the old adage "patience is a virtue" after spending weeks working side-by-side with Robins archeologist, Stephen Hammack. The students joined Mr. Hammack digging holes throughout the Robins floodplain hoping to discover a little piece of
July 25, 2008
Robins test ground for alternative energy pilot project

Energy challenges including a growing dependence on energy imports in the U.S. are leading forward thinkers to look for alternative sources to serve the nation's needs, and some of those forward thinkers call Robins home. The Defense Logistics Agency kicked off its fuel cell forklift pilot project
July 25, 2008
New frequency improves ability to locate distress signals

A simple change of frequency for transmitting distress signals could mean the difference between being rescued or lost at sea for pilots and captains around the world. "This isn't just a military project; this is a world-wide civilian, commercial and military requirement for all aircraft in the sky
July 25, 2008
Local community teaming with enthusiasts for remote control model airplane hobby

Andy Wendt dreamed of taking to the skies as a young child. He wasn't aspiring to pilot aircraft though. Mr. Wendt wanted to design and fly radio controlled model airplanes. The 36-year-old electronics technician, who works in the 579th Software Maintenance Squadron at Robins, is a third generation
July 25, 2008
AFROTC cadets go to Mob School

For many college sophomores surviving college is a challenge, but for 20 Air Force ROTC students college classes seem like a cakewalk after spending three days in Mob School. The students braved a mud pit and even ate worms as part of their training with the 5th Combat Communication Group's Mobility
July 18, 2008
Morning Stretch and Flex routine warms up workforce

Each morning a break area in the F-15 Wing Repair Flight transforms into an exercise haven for maintainers from the 572nd Commodities Maintenance Squadron. Some of the maintainers don T-shirts stating their early morning mission to "Stretch and Flex." The 15-minute routine allows members of the
July 18, 2008
Volunteer coach devotes time, money teaching ice hockey to local youth

Many things come to mind when you think of youth sports and Middle Georgia including football, basketball and baseball. But with its hot summers and mild winters, there's one sport many see as truly out of left field - ice hockey. Chief Master Sgt. Kit Frey, an enlisted adviser for the Air National