Robins partnerships produce future educational opportunities

 In a meeting May 10 with two members of the Georgia Board of Regents, base leaders continued to solidify future educational opportunities for the workforce. Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center commander, and Deryl Israel, WR-ALC executive director, discussed the newly

Robins celebrates Police Week

12 new sites achieve VPP Gold status

Twelve Robins units have been recognized with "gold" in the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center's Voluntary Protection Program Safe Site Challenge. The challenge is a local tool used as a framework for elevating safety culture and ensuring all applicable safety and health management systems are being

Retreat, Camellia Gardens ceremonies next week

The month of May includes two ceremonies that will involve all of Team Robins. A Memorial Day Retreat Ceremony will be conducted Wednesday at 5 p.m. in front of Bldg. 905, 78th Air Base Wing headquarters. The retreat will include representatives of every organization on base in a 26-person

Robins Base Exchange to get new name, 12-phase redesign

Renovations inside the Robins Exchange are projected to begin this month, with a tentative grand opening in mid-November. The original start date was scheduled for early January, but was pushed back due to floor plan changes, according to Anthony Ventura, Robins AAFES general manager. Shoppers may

Interstate educational compact levels playing field for military students

One of the key issues facing military families - particularly when it comes to children's education - is frequently transitioning from one installation to the next. Georgia hopes to help remedy that by becoming the 42nd state to join the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military

Medical Group hones skills through decontamination training

The 78th Medical Group conducted In-Place Patient Decontamination training April 24-26 at the base medical facility. During training, IPPD team members quickly set up a shelter and decontaminated patients injured during a mock disaster or major chemical spill. In the event of a real emergency,

Base to honor military spouses

Team Robins will celebrate military spouses this May and June, highlighted by a Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 22. Activities will be conducted at the Airmen & Family Readiness Center and Health & Wellness Center. Activities include: Youth Center Tour, May 22; Auto Hobby Shop car care, May 23;

Energy reductions remains a priority

Reducing energy at Robins remains a top priority. With an Air Force goal of reducing energy intensity by 30 percent by the end of fiscal 2015, a number of projects are currently in progress. Lighting upgrades are currently taking place on a few maintenance docks on the eastside of the base, and also

Camellia Gardens Memorial Service set for May 24

The annual Camellia Gardens Memorial Service - which pays tribute to deceased members of Team Robins - will take place May 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the tranquil garden across from Horizons. The service is a 35-year tradition rooted in a partnership between Robins, the Middle Georgia Camellia Society and