04/27/2026
Last week, Laura Mathis, Executive Director, joined Col. Johari Hemphill, Commander, Installation & 78th Air Base Wing along with key mission partners at the Robins Regional Chamber 2026 State of the Base. As part of the program leading into updates from installation leadership, she shared a clear message: Robins Air Force Base is essential to our nation’s defense—but it does not stand alone.
She emphasized that behind every mission are the people who make it happen—military and civilian—as well as the families, businesses, schools, and communities that support them. That collective support is what makes Middle Georgia a true defense region.
As Air Force priorities continue to evolve, she reinforced that readiness, modernization, and taking care of people all depend not only on installations like Robins, but also on the strength of the regions that stand behind them.
Her message was a call for continued regional commitment, investment in the workforce, strengthening infrastructure, and support for Airmen and their families; in doing so, we are not just supporting Robins; we are strengthening our national defense.
We’re proud to be part of a region that shows up every day for those who serve. 🇺🇸
