11 Jun 2018

Stormwater Straight Talk

During a rain event, stormwater flows out of downspouts, runs across lawns and streets, through storm drains, and ultimately into lakes, rivers, wetlands, and streams. Stormwater may collect pollutants such as pesticides, fertilizers, and vehicle oils before reaching one of these receiving waters. Rain gardens are versatile features that can aid in

7 Jun 2018

Don’t miss your opportunity to vote

To register and request your absentee ballot, visit FVAP.gov to complete a Federal Post Card Application.FVAP recommends that all military members and their eligible family members away from their voting jurisdiction, as well as U.S. citizens overseas, send in a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) every year to ensure receipt of absentee ballots

6 Jun 2018

Robins to host Advanced Battle Management System

The Air Force announced Robins Air Force Base will host the initial elements of the Advanced Battle Management System, a capability which will fuse global air and space intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance information.   “We must adapt our capability to survive in the changed threat environment and move swiftly to advanced battlefield

6 Jun 2018

REUNITED: AFSOC commander visits museum, boards former helicopter

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, was all smiles as he was recently reunited with a particularly distinctive MH-53 M “Pave Low IV” special operations helicopter at the Robins Air Force Base Museum of Aviation. On Aug. 11, 2008, then Col. Webb flew tail number 70-1626 as his Pave Low fini flight from Hurlburt Field,

4 Jun 2018

Team Robins Flight Leader Course available

The Flight Leader Course is now being offered to Team Robins. The next class dates are in July and October. Here's what you need to know:COURSE DESCRIPTION The Team Robins’ Flight Leader Course is a 4-day course for unit mid-level leaders to gain valuable leadership tools. This instructor-led course provides familiarization of the following: Base

30 May 2018

One E-8C JSTARS to undergo organic depot maintenance

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  The Air Force plans to bring an E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, better known as JSTARS, into the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, Robins AFB, Georgia, for Programmed Depot Maintenance by Summer 2018.   The move would increase PDM capacity by demonstrating an organic depot-capacity

30 May 2018

Command meets its cost-savings objective for second fiscal year in a row

Air Force Materiel Command captured more than $2.5 billion in cost savings for fiscal year 2017, the second fiscal year in a row the command has achieved its strategic savings objective.

25 May 2018

Alcohol’s insidious nature: Getting help empowers your career

Alcohol abuse has a deceptively gradual onset that can slowly affect family, friends and work. Knowing the signs and getting help early are key to beating alcohol abuse.

23 May 2018

Robins AFB water some of best in state

A recent Department of Defense report reveals Robins Air Force Base’s drinking water is safe.   Not only is the drinking water supply safe, according to Robins AFB bioenvironmental experts, the drinking water here is some of the best in Georgia.   “The Blufftown aquifer where the base gets its drinking water is one of the safest and most reliable

8 May 2018

Robins Exchange named among best in world

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service has awarded its highest honor—the Director/CEO Cup—to four Exchanges worldwide.The consolidated Robins/Moody Exchange was among them. Other Exchanges included Fort Campbell, Ky.; UK Consolidated; and Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The stores were recognized with the Exchange’s highest award May 7 during the