Living

There are several choices of military housing based on availability and rank. The Robins housing office staff is available to answer questions about on- and off-base housing. Housing floor plans, area maps and local rental and sales listings are all available at the housing office, Building 1898. Call (478) 926-3776 or DSN 468-3776. There are 239 privatized homes on Robins AFB and 370 privatized homes in Huntington Village, less than three miles from the base. Robins II Family Housing has 52 homes allocated for officers in Forest Park and 131 for ranks E-1 through E-6 in Turner Park. There are 76 new units which house E-7 through E-9 and O-1 through O-10. All family housing units have central air conditioning and carports and/or garages, and are furnished with stoves, refrigerators, garbage disposals and dishwashers.

Accompanied Privatized Housing (On Base)
The base has three- and four-bedroom homes for every category of entitlement-junior enlisted, senior enlisted, junior officer, field grade officer and senior grade officer. Call Robins II Family Housing for current availability and wait times. For copies of floor plans, to apply for housing or for general questions, inbound service members can call the Robins II Family Housing staff at (478) 225-9374. Members may, of course, apply for housing at any time after reporting.

Privatized Housing (Off Base)
Privatized housing, offered at Huntington Village, provides another alternative to military families. The Huntington Village community (http://wrafhousing .com) is designed to be a safe, secure and comfortable environment for the families of Robins Air Force Base. Every home at Huntington Village is of quality construction and comes complete with an array of contemporary amenities. The village is minutes from Robins with easy access to three different base gates. Rent is based on the military member's rank with a utility allowance subtracted from your basic allowance for housing. Residents are responsible for paying gas and electric utilities. Huntington Village takes care of water, sewage, trash and pest control as well as lawn care (in unfenced areas).

Huntington Village is comprised of four distinct communities:
Huntington East for enlisted families
Huntington Park for senior NCO families
Huntington Crest for officer families
Huntington Hill renovated housing with a mixture of all ranks.
The Huntington Village community features the following:
Gated community
Lighted streets and playgrounds
Two new community centers available for community activities such as: after school programs, craft groups and club meetings
Three tennis courts and swimming pools
Two volleyball courts.
For the Huntington Village leasing office, call (478) 929-8988.

Unaccompanied Housing
Robins AFB also has nine dormitories accommodating up to 674 single enlisted members. Four of the dorms have been renovated to a one-plus-one configuration, which features private rooms with a shared bathroom and kitchen. The shared kitchens are equipped with stoves, refrigerators and microwaves. The other five dormitories are in a room-bathroom-room configuration. Each private room has refrigerators and microwaves. Every dormitory has laundry rooms, dayrooms and recreation areas. Five dorms have an exercise room equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. Typical room furnishings include beds, nightstands, dressers, desks, chairs, microwaves and refrigerators.

There is no unaccompanied officer housing at Robins. All unaccompanied E-1 through E-4s with less than three years of service are required to live in the dorms according to Air Force policy. Other grades are housed in the dorms on a space-available basis. Dorm assignments will be made as arriving members process through the Dorm Management Office in Dorm 780. They can be reached at (478) 926-1295.

Community Housing
The Housing Office provides a variety of information on rental and sales listings of the area. Department of Defense employees may also make use of these services.

Schools
HOUSTON COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
Our mission is to produce high-achieving
students. Our vision is that our system will be world class.
1100 Main St., P.O. Box 1850
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 988-6200
http://www.hcbe.net
Houston County schools provide students with a quality education. Talented teachers, an academic focus, state-of-the-art equipment and diverse extracurricular activities help to ensure students have the skills they need to succeed.

From the Pre-Kindergarten program through Advanced Placement courses in which students may earn college credit, Houston County schools emphasize what is important—the student. A strong program of academic learning is the key to success for all students, no matter what their future plans may be. Houston County schools provide students with unique plans of academic learning supported by offerings in the fine arts, athletics, vocational and business fields and JROTC.

System wide, 38 schools serve the needs of approximately 27,500 students. The system consists of six high schools, eight middle schools (grades 6 through 8), 23 elementary schools (Pre-K through 5th grade) and an alternative school. The Houston County Board of Education employs approximately 2,200 certified professionals; 100 percent of teachers and paraprofessionals are highly qualified.

Historically the student population has increased by about 500 to 600 students per year. To accommodate this growth, a new high school opened in 2010 and three schools opened in 2007.

All Houston County schools meet all standards established by the Georgia Department of Education. The system is District Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This means that the system and all 38 schools are accredited, and that Houston County is recognized across the nation as a quality school system. The schools offer equitable educational programs as a result of the applied SACS standards. These standards are checked annually by SACS, and every five years the district is evaluated by visiting educators.

Students in Houston County consistently outperform comparison groups on standardized tests. The extent of its fine program is evidenced by the fact that 23 of its schools have been named Georgia Schools of Excellence for a total of 37 times. In addition, five schools are national Blue Ribbon Schools. Our Board of Education is a leader in the state and nation. Our board was named a School Board of Distinction by the Georgia School Boards Association. In addition, our board was named a National Top 10 Digital School Board—winning first place for large systems—by the Center for Digital Education and National School Boards Association.

We work hard to meet the needs of the communities we serve, and we are supported by involved parents, businesses, and civic organizations. Because of the cooperation and commitment of our community members, Houston County is a great place to learn, live and work.

Enrollment Procedures
To enroll a student in the Houston County School System, the following documents must be provided:
Records or transcript of previous school attendance (if not entering kindergarten or first grade for the first time). The school will make a direct request to the previous school, but responsibility rests with the parents.
Birth certificate for grades K and 1.
Guardianship papers if the child does not live with the natural parents.
Social Security number, waiver or application.
Proof of residence such as a utility bill or lease.
Ear, eye, dental (EED) screening.
Immunization record, Georgia Form 3231.
A child enrolling in a Georgia school for the first time at any grade level must be age-appropriately immunized with all required vaccines. Required at date of entry are the Hepatitis B vaccine, measles-containing vaccine and Varicella vaccine (unless child has had chicken pox). Pre-K children must also have the PCV.

Vaccinations and vaccination records may be obtained from the Houston County Health Department or from a private physician. Please note that the immunization record must be on the official Form 3231 provided by the Georgia Department of Human Resources.

Student Admissions
Pre-kindergarten: A child is eligible for admission to Pre-kindergarten if they reach their fourth birthday on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year. Kindergarten/1st Grade: A child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if they reach their fifth birthday on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year. A child is eligible for admission to first grade if they reach their sixth birthday on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year. An underage child moving into Georgia may be admitted to kindergarten or first grade if the parents and child have lived outside the state of Georgia for two years and the child has been enrolled in an accredited program. The child must reach age 5 for kindergarten or age 6 for first grade by Dec. 31.

Child Care Choices
Child Development Centers in Bldgs. 946 and 943 provide age-appropriate care for infants through school-age children. The facilities are open Monday through Friday. The centers provide "traditional" child care for the younger crowd and a preschool program for children 3 to 5 years old. They can be reached at (478) 926 5805/3080.

The centers oversee a Family Child Care home program, an alternative to the formal environment of the CDC. Family Child Care home providers are licensed and trained caregivers living in military family housing who take care of children in their homes. Contracts for care are made directly with the provider, and a list of providers is kept at the CDC or in the Family Child Care office located in Building 767.

Medical
EMERGENCIES
Those who have an emergency should go directly to the Houston Medical Center emergency room on Watson Boulevard or go to the nearest emergency room and contact your Primary Care Manager the next day. If an ambulance is required, dial 911.

MEDICAL CLINIC
The 78th Medical Group provides comprehensive health care services by appointment Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To make an appointment or talk to a health care professional, call (478) 327-7850. The main clinic is located on the south side of the base on Seventh Street, Building 700A.

DENTAL CLINIC
The 78th Dental Squadron, located on the second floor of the main clinic, provides general dentistry services to active-duty service members. The availability of dental care for all other beneficiaries is extremely limited. Family members are highly encouraged to enroll in the United Concordia TRICARE Dental Program. For dental sick call appointments or other information, call (478) 327-8056. After-hours emergency dental care is available for all beneficiaries for acute problems such as uncontrolled pain, swelling, or trauma. Call (478) 327 8056/7850 to access the answering service to page the dentist on call.

PHARMACY
The 78th Medical Group Pharmacy fills prescriptions from military and civilian providers for all eligible beneficiaries for items routinely stocked in the pharmacy. The medical providers, through the pharmacy and therapeutics function, determine the drugs stocked in the facility. A list of these drugs is available at the pharmacy or will be faxed to civilian providers upon request. The pharmacy stocks approximately 1,000 medications, which include the DoD mandated basic core formulary of drugs, required at all military facilities. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on weekends and federal holidays. For more information, call (478) 327-8023 or visit the website at http://www.robins.af.mil/library/ factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=8025.

AEROSPACE MEDICINE
The 78th Aerospace Medicine Squadron offers flight medicine services within the main clinic. Occupational medicine, public health and bioenvironmental services are located in Building 207 across from the flightline and public health is located in Building 700. Its focus is to provide quality health care support for flyers and civilian partners while ensuring a safe working environment for the entire base population. Flight surgeons are available for appointments on Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments for the flight medicine clinic can be obtained by calling (478) 327-7575, which connects to (478) 327 7850 after duty hours. The squadron also supports the Health and Wellness Center, located on the north side of the base fitness center. The staff includes a certified exercise physiologist and a registered dietician and can provide you with assistance in converting bad habits into healthy lifestyles. Counseling for smoking cessation, weight control and stress management are just a few of the services offered. The HAWC is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health has three programs to assist in building a healthy Air Force community, the Mental Health Clinic, the Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program, and the Family Advocacy Program. The Mental Health Clinic provides mental health evaluations, treatment, and education, (e.g., stress management).

The ADAPT program recognizes substance abuse as a preventable, progressive, treatable and non-compensable problem that affects the entire family. The ADAPT Program provides prevention, substance abuse education, assessments and substance abuse treatment. The ADAPT Program also provides drug abuse prevention on base and in the local community.

The Family Advocacy Program provides services designed to prevent, reduce and when necessary, intervene for child maltreatment and domestic violence. The Family Advocacy Program offers the following: New Parent Support Group, Passport to Parenthood, DAD's Class, Anger Management, 1, 2, 3 Magic, Surviving Your Adolescents, Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program and Mom Support Group.

The Mental Health Clinic is located in Building 700. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call (478) 327-8398. Services are offered to active-duty personnel. In acute situations services are also offered to TRICARE prime active duty dependents, retirees and their dependents, and civilian personnel. DoD civilian personnel should seek services through the Employee Assistance Program in Building 207.

OTHER CLINIC SERVICES
The 78th Medical Support Squadron provides laboratory, pharmacy and radiology support for health care providers and maintains logistics, resource management, personnel and administration, medical information systems and TRICARE services. The TRICARE Service Center assists all beneficiaries with enrollments, benefits, claims, and selecting a primary care manager. The PCMs serve as liaisons with the TRICARE network for enrollees with emergencies or who may require a referral for specialty care. The TSC is located in Building 700. To speak to a Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinator, please call (478) 327-8341, or to reach a TRICARE representative please call (800) 444-5445.

VETERINARIAN SERVICES
Pets are limited to two in any combination. For example, a family can have one mature dog which weighs more than 45 pounds and one mature dog less than 45 pounds, or one dog of any weight and one cat. The base does not allow exotics or certain breeds of dogs. For more information, call the housing office or the base veterinarian office at (478) 327-8448. The base veterinarian office is in Building 703.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES
"Best Medium Sized Chapel in the Air Force" 2008 award winner and a "World Class Ministry" for the people of Robins! That is the commitment of the chaplains, chaplain assistants, staff and parishioners of the Robins Air Force Base Chapel. The chapel offers singles ministry, children and youth ministries, adult groups, as well as religious education and worship.

Christian worship is upbeat, relevant and vibrant. Services take place in the base chapel on Ninth St., across from the base theater, next to the Smith Community Center. Sunday school and Christian formation classes meet in other buildings due to size and space constraints. Please call (478) 926 2821 for details. A full list of chapel services is available at our website http://www.robins.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=6217.

Islamic worship and prayer are conducted in the chapel annex each Friday afternoon. The chapel maintains close cooperation with on- and off-base worshiping communities and helping agencies. For information regarding off-base worship and opportunities for Eastern Orthodox, Islamic, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and other faith groups, please call us at (478) 296-2821.

Educations and Training Opportunities
The Education and Training Services Office in Building 905, Suite 113, serves Robins military and civilian personnel. This office administers all U.S. Air Force and Department of Defense Education programs. Information and services include Community College of the Air Force programs, professional guidance counseling, testing, civilian college program information, civilian and military tuition assistance, professional military education, enlisted specialty training, on-the-job training programs, commissioning programs, veteran administration education programs and other specialized Air Force and Department of Defense Education and Training programs.

The Civilian Training Office manages and supports training requirements for the civilian workforce. Information and services include civilian tuition assistance, formalized training programs such as Administrative Career with America and Vo-Tech Co Op; formal schools consisting of Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Institute of Technology and Air University; and executive development programs such as the Civilian Leadership Completive Development Program and GS-15 Leadership Seminar.

Additionally, the E&TS office is responsible for the development and delivery of civilian training requirements, administering the Annual Installation Training Plan, administration of the Acquisition Professional Development Program, monitoring and recording training completions, and providing information on the functional training in specialized areas such as computers, logistics, aircraft and avionics. For more on the programs available, visit the Education and Training website at http://www.robins.af.mil/library/educationoffice.asp.

Georgia Military College Education Center
The Georgia Military College Education Center offers sixteen associate-level degree programs tailored to the needs of working adults, particularly enlisted military members working on a Community College of the Air Force degree. Courses are conducted in 8-week terms instead of the usual 16 weeks. They offer an associate of arts and science in behavioral science, communications, criminal justice, education, general studies, history, health and human performance, health and physical education, homeland security, information technology, international affairs, logistics management, pre-nursing, psychology and sociology. For information, visit the GMC representative in Building 905 or call (478) 327-7375.

Georgia College and State University
Educational opportunities are available at the GC&SU Robins AFB Center with graduate degree programs leading to the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Administration/Logistics Management and Master of Public Administration. These programs are located on Robins AFB and they are open to military and base civilian employees, as well as community members who may attend on a space-available basis. The center is located in Building 905. For information call (478) 327 7376.

Macon State College
With beautiful campuses in Macon and Warner Robins, Macon State College specializes in four-year degree programs that prepare students for vital, professional careers. Students may select from 30 majors in the college's growing number of bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degree programs, including accounting, biology, business, digital media, education, English, interdisciplinary studies, history, management, math, network administration, nursing, public service and respiratory therapy.

Macon State, which is part of the University System of Georgia, offers affordable tuition. Financial aid is available for qualified students via grants, scholarships, loans and/or student employment.

The college's Warner Robins Campus is located on Watson Blvd., across from City Hall and about a half-mile from the base's main gate. The college also offers classes at the Robins Resident Center on base. Day and evening classes for full- and part-time students are offered on the Macon and Warner Robins campuses, as well as the Robins Resident Center. Students also have opportunities to take online classes from work and home.

With an enrollment of more than 6,300 traditional and non-traditional students, Macon State has established a well-rounded college environment where students get the most of their higher education experience. Student life at Macon state supports 35 student organizations and publications, MSC-TV, intramural and recreational sports, a health clinic and a wellness program, as well as academic and career counseling. In fall 2010, Macon State introduced on-campus student housing at the Macon campus. To learn more, go to http://www.maconstate.edu or call the Admissions Office: (478) 471-2800 or (800) 272 7619.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides educational opportunities for military, civil service, and others working in the aviation/aerospace career fields of operations, maintenance, logistics, and supply-chain management. Undergraduate degrees offered include the associate and bachelor of science in professional aeronautics and the associate and bachelor of science in technical management, of which students may include minors in areas of management, logistics or aviation safety. At the graduate level, Embry-Riddle offers the master of aeronautical science with coursework leading to specialization in areas such as management, operations, safety systems, education technology and human factors. Certifications are also available in logistics, supply-chain management and safety systems.

To accommodate the working adult, classes are offered in the evenings and weekends on a 9-week term schedule. Online classes are also available. The ERAU-Robins Campus office is located on Robins AFB in Building 380, Room 206. The campus staff can be contacted by calling (478) 926-1727 or through e-mail: Robins.Center@erau.edu.

Mercer University
Mercer University, one of the South's premier institutions of higher learning, is dedicated to supporting our military servicemen, servicewomen, veterans and their families with superior academic programs through a wide selection of education benefit packages.