Charitable event looking to continue success

Thoughts of the holiday season conjure up visions of family feasts filled with laughter and joy and thankfulness. But not everyone has the same holiday experiences. There are community and military members unable to celebrate due to financial hardship. Fortunately, a program has been in existence

Preparing for the main event

Tents were raised and tables were laid out in a base hanger during a recent 3-day span. But there was no party going on. Instead of a celebration, the 116th Medical Group, along with the 138th Chemical Company, the 4th Civil Support Team and Headquarters Joint Task Force 781st - all components of

116th navigator wins BIG

Lt. Col. Joseph Richardson accepted the 2007 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award, Aug. 17 during a ceremony at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. The award is given annually to a military member or Department of Defense civilian employee who has distinguished themselves

Professional Development Office helps troops succeed

In today's Air Force, certain things are expected of its members. In addition to excelling in the work area, the Air Force expects its Airmen to pursue higher education and become a presence in the community. The 16th Air Command and Control Squadron's Professional Development Office was designed to

116th troops graduate from satellite academy

Robins Air Force Base, Ga -- The first class of 116th troops graduated from the Satellite Non-Commissioned Officer Academy on June 1 at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville, Tenn. These six graduates are different than most others because they spent most of their class time more than

116th members witness miracle: baseball league gives disabled kids chance to play

The words miracle and sports have almost become synonymous. Babe Ruth called his shot, Franco Harris caught the Immaculate Reception and Barry Bonds has yet to be found guilty of steroid use - all can be considered miracles. But never do the words mesh more appropriately than when players from the

JSTARS deploy to Savannah

Eighth Air Force command chief visits 116th

Enlisted members from the 116th Air Control Wing got some insight on the future of the Air Force and first hand look at the new Airman Battle Uniform, April 26. Eighth Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Todd Kabalan talked to troops at an enlisted call, where he was dressed in the new uniform,

Mission continues despite flightline closure

The Robins flightline will be shut down for 14 days, May 4-18, for repairs, but Team Robins members are working to ensure the mission impact is minimal. "We look at the runway as a weapon system and any weapon system requires maintenance and this is our preventive maintenance," said 1st Lt. Anthony

Blended wing gets new commander

Col. Thomas Moore assumed command of the Nation's only blended Total Force wing in a ceremony held here, March 23. Following the Change of Command the colonel was promoted to brigadier general. Brig. Gen. Moore has held various positions with the 116th Air Control Wing prior to this assignment