Etymology

Warner Robins

Today it means: A city in Georgia, United States. Full definition →

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The story

The air base in this region was called Wellston Army Air Depot when it opened in 1942. The first commander, Colonel Charles E. Thomas, had it renamed in honor of his mentor, Augustine Warner Robins.

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