Military news for Robins Air Force Base and beyond

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From left, Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, outgoing commander Col. Mitch Butikofer, and incoming 78th Air Base Wing commander Col. Chris Hill attend change of command ceremonies Friday at Robins Air Force Base.

Hill takes over as installation commander at Robins

WARNER ROBINS -- Robins Air Force Base welcomed a familiar face Friday as its new installation commander.

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Centerville event to provide resources for furloughed workers

WARNER ROBINS -- After a community meeting this year to discuss the effect of federal budget cuts, some attendees got together and decided they wanted to do something to help furloughed employees.
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Robins could face cuts even without a BRAC

If Congress doesn’t agree to a proposed Base Realignment and Closure Commission, it doesn’t mean Robins Air Force Base is safe, retired Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon said Thursday.
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689th Wing at Robins going away

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE -- The 689th Combat Communications Wing at Robins is being inactivated, but it won’t have much impact on employment at the base.
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Painting planes at Robins a skilled job that helps protect aircraft

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE -- When cargo aircraft are overhauled at Robins, the first and last stop is the paint/depaint facility, and it’s about more than making sure the planes look nice.
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New installation commander set to take over at Robins

Robins Air Force Base will have a new installation commander Friday.
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Cutbacks lead to warmer temperatures, less maintenance at Robins

WARNER ROBINS -- If furloughs didn’t do it, some planned spending cutbacks at Robins Air Force Base will make many employees a little hot.
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Military Notebook: House subcommittee rejects BRAC

A proposal for a new round of base closings in 2015 isn’t faring well in Congress.
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C-5 maintainers finish challenging job

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE -- Maintainers at Robins have just completed an especially challenging overhaul and repair on a C-5M, and officials say the experience will help with future aircraft.
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Fallen Ga. law enforcement members, military personnel honored at Police Week vigil

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE -- Spc. Erica Alecksen of Eatonton was the first member of her family to join the military.