402nd MXW recognizes aircraft, sheet metal graduates

By investing in its workforce, Robins Air Force Base is looking ahead to the future. Facing a challenge in manpower shortages within the 402nd Maintenance Wing in late 2009, a team of senior leaders, human resources training specialists and subject matter experts developed a formal training program

Summer safety campaign set to kick off

Friday marks the beginning of the 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, which runs through Sept. 3. This year's theme is "Safety - It's Personal." "This year's theme is a reminder that safety is everyone's responsibility and the decisions we make impact our friends, families and Air Force

May, June activities honor military spouses

In honor of military spouses at Robins, activities for families will be held throughout May and June. For new military spouse Elizabeth Yarbrough, the get-togethers provide an ideal chance to network and get to know the local community."I really enjoy these," said Yarbrough, whose husband, 2nd Lt.

Camellia Gardens ceremony today, new look revealed

The annual Camellia Gardens Memorial Service - which pays tribute to the men and women who have served their country from Robins Air Force Base - will take place today at 10:15 a.m. in the gardens across from Horizons.A reception will follow at Horizons. The service, which is a 36-year tradition

Memorial Day Retreat Ceremony

Aerospace Sustainment Directorates to play big role in AFLCMC

Ask anyone associated with the planning effort to standup the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and they will agree on one thing: It isn't easy.The concept of creating a single organization responsible for cradle to grave weapon system management has been proposed before, but not fully

Base outdoor pools to open Friday

Summer is around the corner and this year, Robins will help people beat the summer heat by opening both outdoor pools.The pools will be open daily from noon to 7 p.m. Heritage will close on Mondays, while Horizons will close on Thursdays for cleaning. They will open May 25 and will remain open on

461st officer wins AF Marquez award

Capt. Kevin Scholz is a recipient of a 2011 Lt. Gen Leo Marquez award. Scholz, an operations officer with the 461st Maintenance Squadron, was presented the award May 10 during the Team Robins Quarterly Award ceremony at the base theater. The annual Air Force-level award honors military members and

Permanent signs to be placed along BiRD stops

New signs will soon be placed to mark the permanent location of stops along the Buses into Robins, or BiRD, route. For the past 18 months, temporary markers have been in place where three buses pick up and drop off passengers each weekday morning and afternoon. While details are still being

Marine unit to get new leader

A change of command ceremony will be conducted Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the hangar of Bldg. 2071. The new commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 will be Lt. Col. Kyle Burress. Designated a Naval aviator in 1998, he is the recipient of numerous awards, including three Air