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  • This week’s Up Close features Tech. Sgt. Robert Elliott, NCOIC Recruiting, 433rd Training Squadron, JBSA Lackland. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Andrew Park; U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Miles Wilson)

    UP CLOSE: Tech. Sgt. Robert Elliott

    This week’s Up Close features Tech. Sgt. Robert Elliott, NCOIC Recruiting, 433rd Training Squadron, JBSA Lackland. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Why are you at Dobbins Air Reserve Base today? I visit to Reserve units to promote Reserve Military Training Instructor opportunities. I’m here today to do
  • Staff Sgt. David Flynn, 94th Aeromedical Staging Squadron diet technician, samples his Super Food Salad at Dobbins Family Day. Flynn works as a Diet Technician to improve the overall health of his fellow Citizen Reserve Airmen. (Courtesy photo)

    Running Man

    Runners’ gasps for air echo through the early morning sky as they finish their physical training test here at the base track.A seemingly unruffled participant crosses the finish line at a remarkable time of 8 minutes 35 seconds, but presses on to encourage his fellow Reserve Citizen Airmen.Staff Sgt. David Flynn, a 94th Aeromedical Staging Squadron
  • U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, speaks to attendees at this year's Academy Day, held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. April 28, 2018. He discussed the process for applying to the U.S. military academies, which includes gaining a congressional nomination as part of the application process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)

    Dobbins hosts 16th annual Academy Day

    DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. – Dobbins Air Reserve Base hosted this year’s annual Academy Day event last Saturday. The event, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, is the largest of its kind and has been hosted here for more than a decade. Isakson created Academy Day as a one-stop shop where Georgia students can learn more about military service
  • This week’s Up Close features Staff Sgt. Erica Astle, a 94th Force Support Squadron education and training manager. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force graphic and photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Park)

    UP CLOSE: Staff Sgt. Erica Astle

    This week’s Up Close features Staff Sgt. Erica Astle, 94th Force Support Squadron education and training manager. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base. WHERE ARE YOU FROM?Rio Rancho, New Mexico WHY DID YOU JOIN?Transferred from active duty to keep working toward retirement benefits and to use tuition
  • This week’s Up Close features Tech. Sgt. Charity Gibson, a 700th Airlift Squadron flight engineer. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Andrew Park; U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Justin Clayvon)

    UP CLOSE: Tech. Sgt. Charity Gibson

    This week’s Up Close features Tech. Sgt. Charity Gibson, a 700th Airlift Squadron flight engineer. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base.WHERE ARE YOU FROM?Chickamauga, GAWHY DID YOU JOIN?I love the United States of America. WHAT DO YOU DO ON THE CIVILIAN SIDE?I am active with my church. FAVORITE AIR FORCE
  • Tandra Hunter, 94th Airlift Wing violence prevention integrator and Green Dot Program Manager, maintains the wing's comprehensive violence-related primary prevention program.

    New violence prevention integrator promotes culture of respect

    In support of the Air Force’s Violence Prevention Program, Tandra Hunter has recently taken the role as the 94th Airlift Wing violence prevention integrator and Green Dot Program Manager.Her primary responsibility is developing and ensuring the execution of a comprehensive violence-related primary prevention program. She serves as the installation
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    Georgia Congressional Delegation to host Academy Day 2018

    U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson recently announced his annual statewide Military Academy Day will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in coordination with the Georgia congressional delegation. Isakson's annual event, which is the largest of its kind in the country, is designed to familiarize students with the application and nomination process for
  • This week’s Up Close features Senior Airman Ryan Melody, a 94th explosive ordnance disposal technician. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Andrew Park; U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Park)

    UP CLOSE: Senior Airman Ryan Melody

    This week’s Up Close features Senior Airman Ryan Melody, a 94th explosive ordnance disposal technician. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base. WHERE ARE YOU FROM?Glenwood Springs, COWHY DID YOU JOIN?The military is something that runs in the family. WHAT DO YOU DO ON THE CIVILIAN SIDE? I am an AGR, but I am
  • Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) is recognized in April by both civilian and military communities. The Department of Defense observes SAAPM by focusing on creating the appropriate culture to eliminate sexual assault and requiring a personal commitment from all Service members at every level. We all have a part in combating sexual assault and SAAPM offers an excellent opportunity to focus attention on our individual roles. (Courtesy graphic/DOD SAPR Office)

    April is Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month

      April is Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault and educate the community about how to prevent sexual violence.  The Air Force remains committed to eliminating sexual assault and this is reflected in the myriad initiatives, trainings, and process improvements surrounding
  • This week’s Up Close features Senior Master Sgt. John Goodman, a 700th Airlift Squadron flight engineer. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. Andrew Park; U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Justin Clayvon)

    UP CLOSE: Senior Master Sgt. John Goodman

    This week’s Up Close features Senior Master Sgt. John Goodman, a 700th Airlift Squadron flight engineer. Up Close is a series spotlighting individuals around Dobbins Air Reserve Base.WHERE ARE YOU FROM?  Born and raised in Atlanta, Ga.  WHY DID YOU JOIN?  I was interested in being a pilot.  WHAT DO YOU DO ON THE CIVILIAN SIDE?  I'm an Air Reserve
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