BAH recertification update

The effort to recertify those Airmen and their families receiving Basic Allowances for Housing is still in effect and on track at Robins with nearly a 45 percent completion rate thus far. As of Monday 1,343 BAH recipients had been recertified out of nearly 3,000 who needed to still do so, according

Career fairs deemed a success

Nearly 900 job seekers made their way to Robins May 30 where the base played host to two career fairs. A civilian career fair, in the Heritage Club Ballroom, paired almost 600 job seekers with 32 vendors who in traditional job fair fashion collected resumes and provided general information about

IDS desktop icon puts help a click away

Getting assistance from Robins' helping agencies will soon be as easy as clicking on a computer desktop icon. The "You Matter" icon is expected to appear on most base computer screens today. Computer users who don't receive the icon, or who want to view it from off base can still get access by

Making the mold: New machine to save time, money

The 573rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron now possesses a brand new plastic thermo forming machine in Bldg. 670 that will enhance the composites shop's future capabilities. The $28,500 machine arrived at Robins several weeks ago. While the machine is still being prepared for use, F-15 glare shield

DLA services still taking it in, dishing it out after merger

The Robins DLA Disposition / Distribution Services houses a little bit of everything - somewhat of a military "picker's" one-stop paradise. And now the Defense Logistics Agency looks for these organizations to become more efficient in its duties of getting rid of excess government property following

Program supports crucial services for base

A contract was awarded May 22 to Good Vocations of Macon to cover the next five years of custodial service for a maximum value of $24.5 million. At Robins, custodial services are performed by individuals with disabilities who have trained for the job skills needed to successfully do their work

Robins pitmaster wins AF BBQ competition

Few things bring folks together like barbeque, and few people can throw down on the pit like Tech. Sgt. Todd Houghton. Though many cooks claim to have mastered the honored craft, Houghton, a 116th aircraft structural mechanic, is not just blowing smoke, having recently been selected to compete at

Warmer weather brings some of Team Robins out of their shells

As you're out and about on base, you may come across a few turtles on the road or on dry land. There are at least nine turtle species which dwell in lakes, ponds, streams and marsh habitats on base, according to Bob Sargent, Robins' natural resources manager and wildlife biologist. Sometimes you may

Camellia Gardens Memorial Service

Give 'em a hand!

A big round of applause is in order for Robins' newest master sergeants! They are:5th CCG Candace BensonCasey HyltonLynetta Jackson Mark Johnson Joseph Menendez Sami Naja Wayne SutherlandWRALC Julian Nettles AFLCMC Aaron Bickel Roger Englehart Michael Lott461st ACW Donna BickelJason Cannon Ellis