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  • Crew of Details Later!, one of the two B-25s of the Hurricane Reconnaissance Unit at Morrison Field. Capt. Allen C. Wiggins, pilot, is at the end right, back row, and Capt. Billy B. Boothe, navigator, second from the left on the back row. The aircrew consisted of a pilot, co-pilot, navigator, meterologist, radio operator, engineer, and crew chief. (Official U.S. Army Air Force photo)

    75 years, hunting hurricanes

    Hurricane stories vary from person-to-person and squadron-to-squadron, but they all seem to have one thing in common: the capability of their aircraft and the use of instruments for navigation and data collection, proving the hurricane hunters of yesterday, today and tomorrow keep the mission going.
  • Capt. rank insignia.

    Company Grade Officer Selections

    Congratulations to the following 94 AW individuals on their promotion:
  • This graphic depicts a pilot using a map to find his way as a metaphor for the relationship between a mentor and mentee.

    Airman’s view: Mentoring Makes Our Air Force Better

    DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Serving approximately 39 days a year and finding time around mission and training requirements to focus on career development can sometimes feel daunting to a traditional reservist. I believe it is an Airman’s responsibility to find a suitable mentor in their Air Force career, but it is also important that
  • A WC-130J Super Hercules from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, aka Hurricane Hunters, taxis to the runway Aug. 25, 2019 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Hurricane Hunters staged their aircraft in Curacao and began flying into Tropical Storm Dorian Monday night.

    Flying Tropical Storm Dorian

    Three WC-103J’s and one C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 403rd Wing departed Keesler Air Force Base Monday for Curaçao to provide weather reconnaissance support for Tropical Storm Dorian.
  • This week's motivation is from an anonymous source: "A mile of highway will take you just one mile, but a mile of runway will take you anywhere!"

    #mondaymotivation: Aug. 26

    Many aviators and aviation enthusiasts might recognize this old saying:"A mile of highway will take you just one mile, but a mile of runway will take you anywhere!"This statement rings true whether it's on a commercial plane or military aircraft.At Dobbins, we regularly fly across the country or across the globe to partner with our allies in
  • An F-35A Lightning II taxis during sunset

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Civic leaders from metro Atlanta pose with tour coordinators in front of a CV-22 Osprey at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 14, 2019.

    Metro Atlanta civic leaders tour Florida bases

    DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Civic leaders from metro Atlanta toured three bases around Florida’s Gulf Coast during a Civic Leader Tour Aug. 13-14, 2019. The group consisted of community partners from a number of industries and sectors, including banking and economic development, construction, manufacturing, education, healthcare, science and
  • Dobbins announces lieutenant colonel promotion board selectees.

    Dobbins announces lieutenant colonel promotion board selectees

    The following majors were recently selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel: Conrad Evans, 94 FSSJohn Brooks, 94 MSGJonathan Sumner, 700 ASBrian Tesnar, 94 ASTSAmanda Weigt, 94 ASTSStacey Hanson, 94 AW/HC "Outstanding job by all," said Brig. Gen. Richard Kemble, 94th Airlift Wing commander. "Congratulations on your selections."
  • The Defense Information Systems Agency has taken over an online resource that allows Defense Department personnel to swap files too large to be sent by email. Now in the wheelhouse of DISA, the file transfer capability has been rebranded DoD SAFE, or secure access file exchange. The DoD SAFE capability is part of DISA's Defense Collaboration Services suite of applications.

    DOD agency keeps file swaps safe

    The Defense Information Systems Agency has taken over an online resource that allows Defense Department personnel to swap files too large to be sent by email. Now in the wheelhouse of DISA, the file transfer capability has been rebranded DoD SAFE, or secure access file exchange. The DoD SAFE capability is part of DISA's Defense Collaboration Services suite of applications.
  • This week's motivation is from G.M. Trevelyan, a British historian and academic: "Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility."

    #mondaymotivation: Aug. 19

    This week's motivation is from G.M. Trevelyan, a British historian and academic.Regarding one's responsibility being a major motivator in getting things done, he said:"Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility."This quote runs parallel to Dobbins' mission of providing mission-ready forces.
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