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  • 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

  • Air Force chief of staff announces 2011 'Vector'

    The Air Force's senior military officer released his vision for the future in the CSAF Vector 2011, which highlights the service's unique contributions to national security and also provides updates and the way ahead on the Air Force's priorities."A year ago I presented a vision for our Air Force,"

  • Run for it

    Reservists from Dobbins Air Reserve Base participated in the Annual Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree 10k Road Race in downtown Atlanta, Ga. July 4th. Maj. Lance G. Avery assisted with opening ceremonies by directing a formation flyover of three F-16s impressing the crowd of thousands.The

  • Teachers become students

    Kindergarten thru 12th grade educators from eastern Tennessee visited Dobbins June 17, 2011 as part of a three week workshop designed to familiarize them with aerospace technologies. The workshop, sponsored by Eastern Tennessee State University, provides insight into lessons and opportunities in

  • Parting shots

    Lt. Col. Ricardo "Ricky" Soto was marshaled in as he completes his final flight in the C-130 Hercules June 20 officially bringing to a close a distinguished career spanning 28 years of service. He was greeted by family, friends, and fellow reservists who were poised and ready for his traditional