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  • First F-35 arrives at Eglin

    The Department of Defense's first F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter touched down at its new home here July 14, marking a major milestone in the nation's military history. Upon arrival, the jet officially became part of the Air Force inventory. It now belongs to the JSF training unit, the 33rd

  • Honored

    Members of the 94th Airlift Wing Honor Guard were recognized for their community support by local Decatur, Ga. businessman James Walters July 13, 2011. Walters was inspired to show his appreciation while visiting the Georgia National Memorial Cemetery with his grandchildren during a funeral of a

  • 94th Force Support Squadron holds assumption of command

    Lt. Col. David K. Dick assumed command of the 94th Airlift Wing Force Support Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony here July 9. Colonel Dick will be responsible for providing vital mission support through manpower and personnel, services sustainment, force development, Airman and family

  • Top Chef

    "I just love making great food," he said.  Since he was a kid his family owned several small businesses, mom and pop shops and the like. Michael W. Medford, Dobbins Air Reserve Base chef, said he remembered running in and out of the kitchen taking mental notes on how to handle food and how to mix

  • Ground safety apprentice selected for INNERview

    INNERview is a special spotlight for members of Team Dobbins who don't always get recognized for their accomplishments on base and outside of the gates. If you would like to nominate someone please call Public Affairs at (678) 655-5055. Tech. Sgt. Valentino Bradford94th Airlift Wing Safety

  • On target

    94th Security Forces Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors conduct M-4 carbine training utilizing several hours of classroom and firing range instruction ending with a qualification course of fire. The students on this day are other members of the 94th Security Forces Squadron taking the

  • Air Force normalizes short-tour credit policy

    Beginning July 1, Airmen will no longer receive short tour credit for overseas temporary duty assignments of 181 consecutive days. This change initially was announced in a memorandum signed by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz in April.In June 2003, a temporary exception to policy was

  • Air Force officials launch FSS gift card program

    Air Force Services Agency officials here said the joy of giving is a little easier after the launch of an Air Force-wide gift card program.Installations worldwide now provide Force Support Squadron gift cards available for use throughout all FSS activities. Officials said the cards are simple to

  • DR: U.S. Troops on Target to Leave Iraq This Year

    The U.S. intends to abide by its commitments in the 2008 U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement, including the obligation to complete the drawdown of U.S. forces there by the end of the year, Pentagon spokesman Marine Col. Dave Lapan said July 6.Any news story that gives a number of U.S. troops remaining in

  • Commissaries support 'Feds Feed Families' campaign

    Commissaries in the U.S. have joined with other government agencies and organizations to support the 2011 Feds Feed Families food drive campaign, which runs through Aug. 31. Customers who visit their military store will see marked bins near commissary entrances or exits, where they can donate