News

Sept. 26, 2014
Chasing Storms: Giant ‘golf ball on stilts’ provides weather flight with striking look at Georgia’s severe weather

There's an old saying that lightning never strikes twice. But, the weather folks at Robins know better, and will tell you that old myth was busted Sept. 1 when a meteorological radar in Jeffersonville, Ga. was struck for the second time in as many years. So, in typical Team Robins style,
Sept. 19, 2014
Robins Sets Sites on New Campaign

More than 30 Team Robins members participated in a special event Sept. 12 as part of an ongoing campaign focusing on resiliency.In a darkened room in Bldg. 610, visitors briefly wrote several sentences on poster board explaining what makes them resilient - defined as the ability to withstand,
Sept. 19, 2014
Home away from Home: Ready for the next step

During the next several months, Robins Public Affairs will document the programmed depot maintenance of one C-130H from Yokota Air Base, Japan. We'll highlight various stages of the process, telling the stories of the people and organizations which make the mission happen here every day. It takes
Sept. 19, 2014
Critical days of summer: Official campaign ends, focus on safety and risk management continues

Though the heat and humidity linger, another Critical Days of Summer is in the books - and the numbers are in. Spanning May 23 through Sept. 2, this year's theme, "Risk: Double checks, not second thoughts," aimed to provide airmen and other base personnel with support and guidance in avoiding
Sept. 19, 2014
Ensuring Robins, state equipped with future STEM pros

It's never too early to start training the future engineering and scientific workforce of Robins Air Force Base. To that end, base recruiters, local educators and school administrators gathered Sept. 12 for a conference at the Museum of Aviation to discuss ways to increase students' excitement about
Sept. 19, 2014
Weighing in on the good and bad: Some fats are healthier than others

The holidays will be here much quicker than you think.More than likely, you'll be surrounded by family, friends and plenty of good food.Much of that food can be high in fat, and learning which fats are naughty and which are nice to your health can empower you to make smarter food choices.First,
Sept. 12, 2014
Combat proven: Complex sole repair source for sniper pods

You can run, but you can't hide. When there's a 450-pound, electro-optical targeting system strapped under an F-15 Eagle following your every ground movement, there are few, if any places, on the planet to seek cover. After all, these eyes in the sky can provide situational awareness and
Sept. 12, 2014
Answering the call: 5th MOB there in face of tragedy

The 5th Combat Communications Group is known for its versatile, rapid and integral brand of emergency response, regardless of location and circumstances. That's why it was no wonder they were some of the first called when disaster struck in a heavily forested, mountainous region in western Virginia
Sept. 12, 2014
'Until They Come Home'

Though many of us may never fully understand what they endured, Team Robins and the local community will have a chance to formally honor America's prisoners of war and those missing in action. The Robins POW/MIA organization's annual recognition ceremony will be Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Museum of
Sept. 12, 2014
Military Retiree Appreciation weekend scheduled for Sept. 26

The Retiree Activities Office is sponsoring its annual Military Retiree Appreciation Weekend Sept. 26 through 28. The event offers Robins Air Force Base and community partners an opportunity to recognize and provide information to the retired military population. A job fair at the Heritage Club