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  • 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

  • Full-scale inferno

    "I just happened to be at the right place at the right time," he said with a humble glare in his eyes. "It's just amazing how things work out." Technical Sgt. Bryan Reed, member of the 80th Aerial Port Squadron and Dobbins Air Reserve Base Honor Guard, said it was just another Sunday evening in June

  • 94th Airlift Wing introduces "Linebacker Award"

    A new wing recognition program was introduced and two outstanding individuals were recognized at Wing Commanders Call June 5. The program titled "Linebacker Award" is an initiative generated by Chief Master Sgt. John M. Anderson, former 94th Airlift Wing Command Chief now retired is designed to

  • A final hosing

    Lt. Col. James M. "Mike" Dodd, from the 700th Airlift Squadron made his final landing in the C-130 Hercules he was accustomed to flying while assigned to Dobbins. He was greeted by family, friends and organization members who were armed with various soaking apparatus ready for the customary hose

  • "That means we're clear to land"

    In 1983, the Marines were sent to Beirut, Lebanon on a peacekeeping mission. However, there was little peace to keep.On October 23, 1983, at 6:22 a.m. in Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, the birds started chirping at the start of Sunday morning. Approximately 200 miles away in Beirut, Lebanon the day was

  • Employer Appreciation Day hailed as a success

    It's not unusual for civilian employers and co-workers to ask a reservist "what do you do during your drill weekend" or "what is your contribution to the war in Southwest Asia or any humanitarian/disaster relief efforts."In answering those questions, 94th Airlift Wing reservists are given the

  • Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:As we pause this Memorial Day to honor those who have died in service of our great Nation, it is also useful to