Main Gate at Robins Air Force Base, 1963

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Known as the Georgia Air Depot in the beginning, the depot has undergone many name changes. During World War II it was redesignated seven times, acquiring "Warner Robins" in the fifth version of its name, when the town of Wellston was renamed to honor General Robins.

Courtesy of William P. Head, WR-ALC Office of History

Main Gate at Robins Air Force Base, 1963

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