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  • Dobbins to host Wings Over Atlanta 2010 Air Show

    The upcoming Open House/Air Show at Dobbins Air Reserve Base occurs Oct. 16-17.  The event, "Wings Over Atlanta," is free and open to the public. The show will be headlined by the world-famous Blue Angels, Canadian Snowbirds and the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue parachute team. A schedule of

  • Attention: Dobbin's reservists who reside in Ohio

    All Ohio veterans could be eligible for a bonus if they served on activeduty with U.S. armed forces, including the Ohio National Guard, anywhere inthe world during specified periods of time. The active duty must be for purposes other than training. Applicants must have been legal residents ofOhio

  • Atlanta Braves and Air Force Reserve offer free game tickets

    Refer a friendto the Air ForceReserve and receive2 free tickets*to the AtlantaBraves gamePLUS a VIP meet & greetand free picture withbaseball legendJohn SmoltzWhere: Turner FieldWhen:Sept. 28VIP Meet & Greet:5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.why:Because you knowwhat it takes to bein the Air Force Reserve Click

  • Thrift Shop volunteers recognized by Wing Commander

    Col. Timothy Tarchick, 94 AW commander, stopped at the Dobbin's Thrift Shop in August to thank the volunteers who keep the Shop running each week. Colonel Tarchick presented everyone with a certificate of appreciation and wing coin. "The Thrift Shop does much to support the base, but often does not

  • Civic leaders fly to Westover ARB, Mass.

    Twenty-two Atlanta-area civic leaders received a mission briefing Aug. 18 before they boarded a C-130 from Dobbins bound for Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., for an overview of the Air Force Reserve programs.

  • Four-star general makes a stop at Dobbins

    Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, makes a brief stop at Dobbins Air Reserve Base during his visit to the Atlanta area Aug. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/J.D. Marckmann)

  • AAFES working double time to correct inadvertent charges

    A processing error resulted in duplicate charges on credit and debit card transactions for some customers at Army Air Force Exchange Service stores."Shoppers who swiped their cards anytime between Aug. 7 and Aug. 9 at an AAFES facility are strongly encouraged to review their statements to see if

  • Gates video message asks troops, employees to submit ideas

    In a video message released today, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announces the Defense INVEST Program, launched to encourage servicemembers and department employees to submit their ideas on ways to cut overhead costs.During an Aug. 9 briefing, Gates said he wants military personnel and civilians

  • Air Force Reserve designing new Force Generation Center

    Air Force Reserve planners are designing an organization that will serve as the single path to request and receive, as well as oversee and deliver, Air Force Reserve forces and capability. Called the "Force Generation Center," the new unit is projected to begin initial operations in October and be