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  • Three vaccines available at Tricare network pharmacies

    Tricare beneficiaries can now receive select vaccines with no out-of-pocket expense at retail pharmacies.For the first time ever, beneficiaries can visit Tricare retail network pharmacies to receive seasonal flu, H1N1 flu and pneumonia vaccines at no cost. This expanded coverage is available to all

  • Customer Service Closure

    The Customer Service (ID/CAC Card; DEERS/RAPIDS) section will be open from8 a.m. - 1 p.m. on New Year's Eve (Dec 31), and closed New Year's Day (Jan 1). Wewill resume normal business hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan 4.

  • USAF Thunderbirds accepting applications

    Announcing the application process for the USAF Thunderbirds 2011-2012 demonstration season; members interested should review the below message and submit packages according to the following routing:1. Member submits package to their MPF2. The MPF assists member in obtaining all required

  • A surprise soaking

    Lt. Col. Marc Schneider was greeted with the traditional soaking provided by crew members and his family after completing his C-130 final flight (fini flight) Dec. 21. Colonel Schneider is assigned to the 700th Airlift Squadron and served 28 years in the U.S. Air Force, 20 of those years were with

  • Woman's choice to drink, drive crushes captain's dream of flying

    Capt. Alan Yee had just finished pilot training and was out with friends celebrating. He and his friends realized they had one too many drinks to drive, and called a cab. As they were travelling down a 50 mph road, a truck slammed into their cab. Moments later, one friend in the cab was ejected out

  • 2009; A Year in Review: SFS members return home Part One

    Dobbins Airmen excelled throughout the 2009 calendar year. Their accomplishments were recognized by fellow Airmen and commanders alike. The successes of our Dobbins Airmen has not only paved the way for future generations, but also has provided an even greater challenge for potential Airmen to meet

  • Reservists selected for O-6

    U.S. Air Force officials recently announced the following Reservists for promotion to colonel:Lt. Col. Nancy A. Westbrook, 94th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander and Lt. Col. Richard Cockley, 22nd Air Force.

  • PA Pigskin Picks: Week 16

    Congratulations to Steve McKinnis, 94th Finance IMA Travel, the Pigskin Expert of Week 15. Steve was the lone winner with only three missed games. He even predicted the Cowboys would beat the Saints. This is his second win since Week 7. Great showing! Top Ten Things We Learned During Week 1510. It

  • Preventing the 'after-the-holidays bill blues'

    Walking through a shopping mall, it's difficult not to notice holiday decorations, crowded stores and retailers claiming to offer the best deals of the season. Before pulling out their wallets, Airmen and Civilians are encouraged to keep a few things in mind to help prevent the "after-the-holidays