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  • 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.

  • OSS Airmen lend local town a helping hand following tornado

    Disaster struck Adairsville, Ga. Jan. 30 when a large funnel cloud bore down on the small town. In the days following the storm, local media described the area as if it were a post-apocalyptic lithograph. Local papers and newscasts showed residents returning to their homes, assessing the damage and

  • The importance of risk management

    The Air Force recently lost two Airmen to ground mishaps while loading and unloading aircraft. We continue to hear of Airmen dying on our highways. We also continue to crash our airplanes. Bottom line, our life and duty as Airmen is risky. If it was easy, anyone could do it.Our challenge as

  • Identity theft and online scams; are you being too social?

    We live in an instant world with handheld devices and lightning speed access to information. However, that's a two-way potentially hazard-filled street. Via e-mail and social networking sites, your information is out there for anyone to potentially get a hold of and use illegally."There are all

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