HAWC challenges people to give up tobacco May 31

The Health and Wellness Center hopes to get a lot of people to quit. Yearly, 170 countries around the world, including the U.S, join the World Health Organization in observing World No Tobacco Day May 31, to emphasize tobacco's public health threat and fatal consequences. Robins will join the rest

Audio system provides interoperability on A-10s

The cockpit of an Air Force weapons system can be a noisy, busy place. Discerning the various audio that comes across that space occurs within an important technology being tested for use on the service's A-10 aircraft. A piece of that work happens here at Robins in the 579th Software Maintenance

Back in Business: Base hobby shops set to reopen this summer

The Auto Hobby and Wood Skills shops are scheduled to reopen this summer, signaling good news for those discouraged by the popular facilities' closing earlier this year. This time, the shops will operate as member-run clubs with enthusiasts maintaining operations themselves with oversight from the

Small business office helps little guys navigate system

When a small business seeks to pursue work at Robins, it is the mission of the Office of Small Business Programs to ensure a fair proportion of contract dollars is awarded to that population. "We work with small businesses trying to help them navigate the government procurement system to allow them

Team JSTARS reaches 100,000-hour flying milestone

When a car surpasses 100,000 miles, it may be time to get a new one. But when Team JSTARS flew past the 100,000-hour mark Wednesday above Afghanistan, it reinforced the importance of its mission - supporting the Defense Department's combatant commanders since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks - both at

Final Farewell: HMLA-773 Hueys take last flight

For Marine Corps aviators at Robins, the past week has been a bit nostalgic. That's because the Corps' fleet of UH-1N Huey helicopters is being replaced with the newer UH-1Y model. The first of the new upgraded, four-bladed variants is scheduled to be delivered to Marine Light Attack Helicopter

Don’t feed the gators: tips, precautions to stay safe

The decision on whether or not to approach a large, carnivorous wild animal may seem like a no-brainer. But as Dr. Bob Sargent, Base Natural Resources manager, can attest, it just doesn't seem to be that easy for some folks when it comes to alligators on base. And yes, the gators are out and about.

Caring for People forum focuses on quality of life mission

With a longstanding tradition in the Air Force of taking care of its own, the annual Caring for People forum creates a valuable tool for members to have their voices heard by leadership. Now in its fourth year, the forum conducted April 29 at Horizons Event Center brought together representatives

Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 9

Military spouses make sacrifices, some seen and others untold. On May 9, the Airman & Family Readiness Center will distribute gift bags to the first 100 military members to arrive to give to their spouses for Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Bags may be picked up at the Airman & Family Readiness

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