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  • Furlough to affect thrift savings plan contributions

    Federal civilian employees could see their Thrift Savings Plan contributions reduced if furloughs take effect.The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve."Employees who have selected

  • Dobbins Chapel to be relocated

    The Dobbins Air Reserve Base chapel is scheduled to be relocated two miles from its current site to Clay Army National Guard Camp, crossing the Reserve base's runway on Mar. 17.This move was approved by Col. Tim Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing commander, on Feb. 4 as an eleventh-hour alternative to

  • 2013 Teen Leadership Summits applications due April 15

    Now in its sixth year, the Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard  Teen Leadership Summits are week-long camps for 14 through 18 year old dependents of current AFR or ANG members. Teens will focus on leadership development and self-confidence, learn about programs and services available to Air Force

  • A tale of two chili cook-offs: Security forces brings the heat

    The sweat poured off several of the six celebrity judges as they sampled each of the nine simmering pots of chili in the competition with names such as, "Tora! Tora! Tora!" "Butt-Busting Brew" and "Bearkat Chili". The aroma of spices, peppers and various secret ingredients wafting from the crock

  • Training for perfection: for EOD it's initial success or total failure

    "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again," said William E. Hickson, 19th century British writer. Hickson is credited with this old proverb, which many across the world apply to just about any obstacle in life. Many Airmen live by this creed, which offers the promise of a second chance.For

  • Fire department offers tips on candle safety

    From 2006-2010, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 11,640 home structure fires that were started by candles, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. These fires caused 126 deaths, 953 injuries and $438 million in direct property damage. Candles cause three percent of reported home

  • Time now to get smart on sequestration, furlough

    Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta notified Congress recently that should sequestration occur, the Department of Defense will initiate furlough for its 800,000-plus civilian employees. Congressional notification is required at least 45 days from a planned furlough, with implementation anticipated

  • Do not block exit corridors

    The Dobbins Fire Department is requesting the assistance of all base personnel with the issue of the obstruction of egress corridors. Corridors have become blocked with trashcans, recycling bins, and like items. While space is certainly at a premium throughout the installation, the uninhibited and

  • A tale of two chili cook-offs: MXG shows Dobbins how it's done

    The 94th Maintenance Group held their 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off during the December Unit Training Assembly in maintenance bay 2. Lt. Col. Peter Wojciechowski, 94th Maintenance Group deputy commander, took first place, and declined to comment when asked what secret ingredients made up his chili.