Emergency calling

Team Robins members with cell phones should add an important number to their speed dial list to ensure the quickest response when making an emergency call on base. Calling 911 from a government landline on base will go to Robins E-911, and be answered by either a fire department or security forces

Clean Air partnership protects environment, saves commuters cash

When individuals take steps to help the environment, it usually involves some personal sacrifice, such as driving a smaller car or keeping the thermostat at a more reasonable level. Sometimes, however, people can help the environment while helping themselves as well. Such is the case for those who

116th ACW welcomes new commander

The 116th Air Control Wing said goodbye to one commander and welcomed a new one in a ceremony last week at the Museum of Aviation. Following a standing ovation by those in attendance, Brig. Gen. Thomas "Moose" Moore relinquished command to Col. Jeffrey "Buffalo" Herd. "I can't say enough good things

Russell Parkway Gate open

The Russell Parkway Gate reopened Saturday, three weeks ahead of schedule. With the gate closing having a big impact on traffic in and out of the base, the contractor agreed to step up the pace, said Frank Shedd, chief of project management in the 778th Civil Engineer Squadron. Originally, work

Senator Visits Robins

Base Lodging gets re-accredited

Pine Oaks Lodge has passed its 2010 accreditation inspection, which is basically military lodging's version of an operational readiness inspection. Eight major categories and 500 line items were inspected, and a score of 85 percent is required for accreditation. The lodge got 87 percent, said Rick

Lifeguard selected to Hawks dance team

Fans of the Atlanta Hawks will see a Team Robins member at games in the upcoming season. Andrea "Andi" Phillips, a full-time lifeguard with Outdoor Recreation, was among over 200 women to try out recently for the A-Town Dancers, the Hawks dance team, and she made the squad. The dancers perform

Geese removal vital to aircraft safety

Much is done to ensure the safety of aircraft flights at Robins, including rounding up a flock of Canada geese. Last week members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's wildlife branch came to Robins to collect 17 geese residing at Scout Lake. The geese, along with other birds, are a danger to

Labor, management group connecting dots for better relationships

The simple idea of labor and management at Robins sitting down on a regular basis to talk is yielding positive results. One of those results is a Connectors Group in the 402nd Maintenance Wing, comprised of both employees and supervisors. The group meets once per month to discuss how they can work

Marine unit beds down, changes command

Team Robins members gathered in a new hangar July 1 to watch Lt. Col. Thomas J. Nemeth III relinquish command of Marine Aircraft Group 49, Detachment A to Lt. Col. Michael Johnson. The change of command of Robins' newest unit was followed by an official welcoming ceremony featuring remarks from Maj.