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  • New kennel a breath of fresh air for military working dogs

    A few members of Team Robins are enjoying a significant upgrade in living accommodations near Luna Lake. On April 30, the military working dogs who make their home here moved into a new, $788,000 kennel with air conditioning and a ventilation system which constantly pumps in clean air. "This is

  • Joint MacDill crews bring Tampa civic leaders to Robins

    Robins recently hosted a group of civic leaders and Airmen from the 927th Air Refueling Wing and 6th Air Mobility Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. While at Robins, the group visited the Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters and met Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, Air Force Reserve chief and Commander

  • Robins group training, preparing for new rules

    The Air Force is expecting more of Airmen when it comes to fitness, but a small group at Robins is setting its sights even higher. The group is training to compete in a triathlon, one of the most complete tests of all-around physical fitness. Their first competition will be Coliseum's Rock 'N

  • Test Cell offers Airmen uniformity, neutrality

    A small room in the rear of the Health and Wellness Center here is increasingly getting more attention. The room is the site of the newly-established Fitness Test Cell, which will administer the new fitness test to all Robins Airmen. The new fitness test begins July 1. Both the current and new tests

  • Energy audit underway

    Energy auditors are at Robins this month looking to find ways the base can save power costs in 23 facilities, including many of the biggest energy consumers on base. The team from CH2M Hill, a global engineering and consulting company, has six auditors going through each building. It is expected to

  • Robins to honor deceased at Camellia Gardens ceremony

    The annual Camellia Gardens Memorial Service which pays tribute to deceased members of Team Robins will be held May 27 at 10 a.m. in the Tranquil Garden across from Horizons. The service is a 34-year tradition rooted in a partnership between Robins, the Middle Georgia Camellia Society, and the

  • Metal finishing facility construction effects

    Gate 38, Eagle Street, and adjacent parking spaces will be closed beginning about June 23. Access to the base flightline will be through a new displaced Gate 38, west of Bldg. 140, which will be open around the clock. To improve the flow of traffic and minimize conflicts, the following hours of

  • New facility to automate metal finishing process

    Construction will soon begin on a new Advanced Metal Finishing Facility here. The $65 million dollar facility on Eagle Street will automate the metal finishing process, allowing for about 20 different wet processes, as well as some dry processes. The 110,000 square foot facility will also enable

  • Hotel tax exemptions

    Military members and government employees on temporary duty assignment are reminded to take advantage of hotel tax exemptions. Air Force Instruction states travelers "will take advantage of the tax exemption wherever allowed to help reduce TDY costs." Travelers should know in advance if the state

  • Home sweet home

    Robins Alternative Dispute Resolution program now has a home of its own. A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house was held Tuesday for ADR's new location at the former housing office on Macon Street. The opening of the 2,500 square foot building marks the first time the ADR program has had a

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