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  • Wing CC addresses Cobb Chamber on mission, Reservists

    Col. Tim Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing commander, addressed members of the Cobb Chamber at their Board of Directors meeting in Marietta, Ga., June 4.Tarchick discussed the 94th AW mission, and a vital issue that impacts Reservists' ability to accomplish the mission, employment."Hiring a Reservist

  • Retired Marine awarded Purple Heart under new rules

    A retired Marine broadcaster and Marietta, Ga. native received the Purple Heart May 30 at the Navy Operations Support Center on Dobbins Air Reserve Base for a traumatic brain injury he received during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006.Sgt. Monroe F. Seigle, 32, currently a senior at Kennesaw State

  • Braves honor past, present servicemembers

    To some Americans, Memorial Day is just another excuse to eat their favorite barbecue, imbibe in their favorite drink or, unfortunately, abuse the very freedoms generations of servicemembers died to give them.What does Memorial Day really mean, though?Historically, Memorial Day, originally known as

  • Dobbins Airmen return home

    Ten members of the 94th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group and the 80th Aerial Port Squadron, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, returned home May 17 after a 6-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The returning Airmen performed vehicle maintenance and assured the safe and

  • Base Fitness Center hosts three-point challenge

    Seven members of Dobbins Air Reserve Base participated in a three-point basketball challenge on May 17 at the base fitness center as part of the base's May Fitness Month initiative. The top two high scorers were awarded first- and second-place trophies for their efforts. Sinking 14 three-point

  • Dobbins chapel organist honored for years of service

    In 1966, when Carol Pope's father deployed to Vietnam, her family had a tough choice to make. They could either stay on Kincheloe Air Force Base, Mich., near her father's unit, or move to Atlanta to be closer to family, specifically her grandparents.Pope had already played piano at the military

  • Air Force Leaders offer Memorial Day message to Airmen

    Top Air Force officials offer a Memorial Day message to Airmen and their families as May 28 and the holiday weekend approaches.As we remember our fallen, captured, or missing service men and women, we also express our deep gratitude to those who are currently defending our Nation, said Secretary of

  • HRDC helps Airmen learn usajobs.gov while out to lunch

    The Dobbins Air Reserve Base Human Resource Development Council held a "Lunch & Learn" on how to use the usajob.gov website on May 5 at the Consolidated Club here. During this Lunch & Learn, Mary Hessler, 94th Airlift Wing human resource specialist, offered a tutorial on the website, hints to get

  • Wing hosts Family Day June 3

    The 94th Airlift Wing Annual Family Day is scheduled for Sunday, June 3. 94th AW and 22nd Air Force members, along with their families are welcomed to come a out and enjoy food, fun and demonstrations from various wing organizations. Parking will be limited, and will not be available for Reservists

  • Local Rotary Club honors Dobbins ARB Airman

    Senior Master Sgt. Eric Downing, of Headquarters 22nd Air Force, received the East Cobb Rotary Club's Military Service Above Self Award on May 16 at Indian Creek Country Club in Marietta, Ga. during a ceremony honoring his commitment to community service.Other members of the local community were