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Robins Air Force Base

Feb. 13, 2017
AF releases new guidance on civilian hiring freeze

The Air Force has released additional guidance in regard to the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.
Feb. 13, 2017
Air Force releases Civilian Hiring Freeze FAQs

The Air Force has released a list of frequently asked questions concerning the current civilian hiring freeze. They are:Q. What impact will the freeze have on the force? A. The impact of this freeze will likely be felt over time as personnel retire and separate from the Air Force. However, the
Feb. 10, 2017
Tax Center open for business

The Robins Air Force Base Tax Center is open for the 2016 filing season through April 18, 2017. The Tax Center will be located in the Education Office of Bldg. 905, and Individuals can access the center through the door across from Room 120. The Tax Center provides free tax preparation and
Feb. 6, 2017
AFSC Director awarded Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive

Jeffrey Allen, executive director of the Air Force Sustainment Center receives a letter from Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel Command from Lt. Gen. Lee Levy II, commander AFSC on Mr. Allen’s award for the 2016 Presidential Rank award of Meritorious Executive. The letter was
Feb. 3, 2017
Base economic impact grows 4 percent, a $2.86 billion boon to Peach State!

Robins Air Force Base contributed $2.86 billion to the Georgia economy in fiscal year 2016, according to the installation’s latest economic impact statement. That represents a 4 percent increase over fiscal 2015, which was 2 percent greater than fiscal 2014.
Feb. 2, 2017
Construction begins on new AF Reserve headquarters

Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command broke ground on construction of phase one of the new consolidated mission complex in a ceremony here Feb. 2.Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller, AFRC commander, joined by Col. Jeffrey King, 78th Air Base Wing commander, Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms and Houston County
Feb. 2, 2017
Have you got Eagle Eyes? Watch. Report. Protect.

If it’s suspicious or wrong, report it.There are three ways to report tips to Air Force Office of Special Investigations – by text, online or by using a smart phone application.We understand the concerns facing today’s military community. The AFOSI Tip Line provides service members and civilians a
Feb. 2, 2017
Notice: Weingarten Representation Rights

Section 7114, Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, provides certain rights to bargaining unit employees being questioned by management during an investigation. These rights are also spelled out in Article 5, Section 5.03 of the Master Labor Agreement between AFMC and AFGE, Article 16, Section c, of the
Feb. 1, 2017
Robins observes Black History Month with events throughout February

Robins Air Force Base will celebrate the achievements and contributions African Americans have made to society as it hosts events throughout February’s Black History Month. Kenneth Hubbard, Black History Observance Committee chairman and Team Robins Diversity Council Executive Board trustee, said
Feb. 1, 2017
Blended Retirement System Opt-In training now available to all Airmen

The Defense Department will implement the new Blended Retirement System in less than a year. While no one needs to make a decision until Jan. 1, 2018, all Airmen should take advantage of training and informational resources to research their options during 2017.