Robins AFB | Base Overview & Info (2024)

Robins Air Force Base is home to 54 mission partners, covering five major commands and three wings. It is the largest single-site industrial complex in Georgia, employing a workforce of almost 22,000 civilians, contractors and military members. http://www.robins.af.mil/About-Us/

Major units includes the 78th Air Base Wing which is the host organization of Robins AFB and is responsible for every service associated with a large base to include facility operations, public affairs, force protection, medical, communications, emergency and environmental management, legal, moral and welfare, airfield operations, personnel and logistics and support functions.

Other major unitsare:

• Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command manages Reserve forces that are involved in every mission of the Active Component, from communications and services to space and flight testing and mobility operations.
• Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex performs depot-level maintenance and repairs on a wide variety of Air Force equipment and weapons systems.
• The 18th ACCS activation is one of four new missions coming to Robins that align better with the future Air Force design to prepare for near-peer threats.
• The 728th BMCS will provide command and control of aircraft in U.S. Central Command by performing 24/7 real-time radar surveillance along with airspace deconfliction, air-refueling positioning and tactical reconnaissance.
• The 5th Combat Communications Group provides rapidly deployable communications capabilities in permissive and non-permissive contingency environments across the globe.
• The 638th Supply Chain Management Center provides life cycle sustainment support for aircraft structural, communications, armament and electronic commodities.
• Defense Logistics Agency activities include DLA Aviation which provides logistical support to theWR-ALC.DLA oversees a major warehousing operations that serves on-base and worldwide customers; DLA Disposition Services has regional responsibilities for demilitarization, hazard waste disposal, precious metal recovery and reuse or disposition of military items; and DLA Document Services provides reprographic, design and digitization services.
• AF Life Cycle Management Center provides cradle-to-grave oversight of a wide range of weapons systems, equipment, vehicles and capabilities.

Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is named for Brigadier General Augustine Warner Robins, one of the Army Air Corps' first General Staff Officers, and Commander of the Air Corps' Materiel Division at Wright Field, Ohio, from 1935 to 1939. In his early days in Washington, he became identified with the Supply and Maintenance Division of the Air Corps, now Air Forces, since it was his responsibility to organize civilian training activities for the task of training pilots. He is generally recognized as the Father of Modern Air Force Logistics.

Augustine Warner Robins was born in Gloucester County, Virginia, on Sept 29, 1882. His father was William Todd Robins, a Confederate cavalry colonel; his mother was Sally Nelson Robins, author and genealogist. Both were descendants of early settlers in the Virginia colony. From these ancestors, Warner Robins inherited membership in the Order of Cincinnati begun by General George Washington.

When he was six years old, the family moved from their homestead on the York River to Richmond. He entered the United States Military Academy in 1903, graduating in June 1907.

His early assignments included Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, as well as the intrigue of mapping China for the Military Information Division. He received assignments to Fort Robinson, Nebraska; as a mathematics instructor at the Military Academy at West Point; to Fort Meade, South Dakota, where he served strike duty in the Colorado coal mines. He reported to mounted service school at Fort Riley, Kansas, but was unable to complete the course. He was sent to Hachita, New Mexico, to participate in the pursuit of Pancho Villa along the Mexican border in General "Black Jack" Pershing's Punitive Expedition.

Next, he received a transfer to the "Aviation Section, Signal Corps," the forefather of the Air Corps. He remained with that branch of the army for the rest of his service.

During the First World War, he briefly served as executive or commanding officer at various posts where he received the flying training that earned him his wings in August 1918.

He then became district supervisor of the Northern Air Service with headquarters at Indianapolis, Indiana. At his next assignment in Washington, D.C., he served in the Supply Division of the Air Corps.

On Jan 2, 1921, he received serious injuries in an airplane accident, including a broken jaw, which left his face so badly shattered that he was in Walter Reed Hospital for six months. Late in 1921, after hospitalization he was assigned as commander to the Air Corps Supply Depot at Fairfield, Ohio, where he remained until July 1928.

He attended a three-month observer's course at Kelly Field, Texas, and a one-year Air Corps Tactical School at Langley Field, Virginia, after which he was assigned to San Antonio Air Depot at Duncan Field, Texas.

On 4 November 1931, he became executive to the chief of the Materiel Division at Wright Field. After attending the Army Industrial College and the Army War College, in January 1935, he became chief of the Materiel Division (the direct ancestor of AFMC) with the rank of Brigadier General. During his four years as chief of the Materiel Division, he performed the important work of directing the supply, the repair, the experimental work, and the purchase of equipment for the Army Air Corps.

Upon completion of his four years at the Materiel Division, he moved on to Randolph Field as Commandant of the Air Corps Training Center on 24 February 1939. It was to be his last assignment.

General Robins died suddenly of a heart attack on 16 June 1940. His last contribution to the Army Air Forces had been his assistance in the preparation of the expansion plans for the Army Air Forces.

General Marshall, Chief of Staff, in his letter of condolence wrote that "Robins' Army career was outstanding for the highly efficient and loyal manner in which he performed every duty. Possessing a broad knowledge of his profession, sound judgment and a fine spirit of cooperation, he rendered many years of valuable service and won the commendation and esteem of those with whom he served."

The composite picture of General Robins that emerges from the testimony of those who knew him, is that of an able, self-confident and congenial man who loved to entertain his friends with tales of his adventures. A charming and elegant man, he was known as "Robbie" to his many friends and as "Warner" to his devoted family.

His classmate and very good friend, Henry H. Arnold, Chief of the Air Corps, wrote: "On behalf of myself and his brother officers in the Air Corps...not only do we feel a deep sense of personal loss at the passing of such a fine officer and friend, whose warm enthusiastic personality had endeared him to us all, but to the Corps his death constitutes a distinct and untimely loss. We realize fully his ability and we were counting on this experience and advice, both of which were especially needed at this time in connection with our expansion program. As one of his classmates at West Point, I can well sound the sentiment of those who knew him intimately for so many years. He was every inch a soldier."

The fiscal 2020 statement sizes Robins’ workforce at 23,405; a figure that is made up of 14,912 appropriated fund civilians, 5,682 military members and 2,811 other employees. The statement also says Robins doled out $1.7 billion in salaries. The largest chunk of that money,$1.25 billion, went to civilians working on base, while military members accounted for $430 million. Nonfederal civilians and contract employees accounted for just over $14.8 million. Additionally, the base awarded $6.2 billion in contracts during fiscal 2020.

The top five contractors in terms of contracts awarded were Boeing, Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and General Atomics.

Robins Air Force Base is the largest industrial complex in the state ofGeorgia. It is situated on more than 6,935 acres and containsover11 million square feet of facilities.

There are 23,405 total personnel at Robins Air Force Base, including 5,682 military members, 14,912 appropriated fund civilians and 2,811 employees who are funded by other sources

Robins is the host to one of Georgia’s longest runways (12,001 ft. long/300 ft. wide); average 23,000 flight operations a year; 141 warehouses (4.5 million sq. ft.); 141 shops/hangars (4.3 million sq. ft.); 107 administrative facilities (2.4 million sq. ft.); and 11 other facilities (0.3 million sq. ft.).

There are 259 privatized housing units on base; 876 residents. Almost 7,000 acres of land and 2,200 acres of protected wetlands and92 miles of paved roads.

Welcome to Robins Air Force Base and Middle Georgia, where every day is Armed Forces Appreciation Day.

Robins AFB is located adjacent to the city of Warner Robins, GA, whose population of approximately 83,384, offers the chance for a challenging and rewarding tour or career. The base is located in the geographic center of the largest state east of the Mississippi River, where recreational opportunities abound. Atlanta, the state capital, is approximately 100 miles to the north on Interstate 75. Florida is within four hours driving time south on the interstate. Macon, Georgia's fourth largest city is 15 miles north. Interstate 16 intersects with I-75 in Macon and leads to Savannah, the Atlantic Ocean and the Golden Isles.

Middle Georgia Regional Airport

Total Distance from Middle Georgia Regional Airport: 10miles. Total Estimated Time: 18minutes You can check Google Mapsfor directions from the airport.

Transportation by commercial taxi, Uber or Lyftis available.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia to Robins AFB the total distance is 96miles. Total Estimated Time: 1hours 40minutes. You can check Google Mapsfor directions from the airport.

If you are flying into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, ground transportation is available through Groome Transportation. Groome Transportation makes 12 directtrips daily between Warner and Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport. For current times and rates please call Commercial 478-471-1616 or visit their website at http://maconoffice@groometrans.com.

For Groome

CHILD SAFETY SEATS:All children under age 8, less than 57 inches tall and less than 40 pounds must be in an age-appropriate approved safety seat.Safety seats are not provided by Groome Transportation.

PETSmust be kept in a small (max size 2’x2′) airline approved carrier.Please note: Only one pet per adult ticketed passenger is allowed. Only one pet is allowed per vehicle, so please make reservations in advance.

LUGGAGE:Each Adult Ticketed Passenger is allowed 2 standard size bags plus 1 hand carry bag is free. Each Child Ticketed Passenger is allowed 1 standard size bag is free. Please contact your local branch to ensure adequate space, additional baggage fees may apply.

GA. Peach Shuttle offers "Door to Door" shuttle services, to and from theAtlantaHartsfieldInternational Airport, The Atlanta Amtrak Station, and The Macon Airport, and Robins AFB. Theyspecializein home, hotel and business pickup and return.Additionally they offer private transportation, special trips, and charter services. Theyalso transport pets.For more information on rates and times, or to make a reservation, call 478-956-3576, after hours 478-951-9918or email them at gapeachshuttle@yahoo.com.http://www.gapeachshuttle.com/

You must be 21 years of age to rent a car from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Driving to Robins AFB

Newcomers who arrive in their vehicles will more than likely be traveling on Interstate 75. Take exit 146, to Georgia Highway 247 Connector, also called Centerville/Watson Boulevard (east), to the main gate, (Gate 3 Watson Gate)- approximately 5.8 miles. Or you can take exit 144, to Russell Parkway (east), which will take you directly to the rear of the base, (about 10 miles).

Military members entering Gate 3, open 24 hours a day, should report to their Commanders Support Staff Office in their assigned Unit if arriving during duty hours; or to the 24-hour arrival point in Building 557, theLodging Office. The first full duty day after arrival, your sponsor should take you to your unit's CSS. The CSSwill contact the base MPF office to schedule an appointment for In-Processing. Bring all hand carried records with you for In-Processing. Your CSS will also schedule you to attend the mandatory Active Duty Newcomer Orientation (Right Start).

Ground transportation provides multiple transportation services such as taxi service, you-drive-it vehicles, cargo and passenger movement in support of official business.

Additionally, base transportation serves as the POC liaison for the Transportation Incentive Program (TIP) and the sole authority for government motor vehicle misuse.

The requesting servicemember must complete an 868 Form and submit it to the request to the 78 LRS organization box at 78lrs.lgrvo.vd@us.af.mil

Commercial: 478-926-3493 or DSN: 468-3493