Missy Bozeman, 94th Airlift Wing Force Support Squadron event coordinator, enjoys the view as she speeds down the zip line during the Single Airman Initiative Zip Line Tour at historic Banning Mills, GA May 19. Bozeman, along with Fred Engel, 94th Airlift Wing services recreation director, has planned numerous events including Painting with a Twist and Cooking for two, as part of the Dobbin’s Single Airman Initiative (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chelsea Smith)

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George Carper from the 94th Force Support Squadron is strapped to his locking carabineer in preparation for the Zip Line Tour during the Single Airman Initiative in historic Banning Mills, GA May 19. Since its inception in October 2011, SAI programs have appeared in more than 50 base installations due to its growing popularity and avenue for single airman to build long-lasting relationships while participating in fun activities that won't hurt one's pockets (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chelsea Smith).

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Senior Airman Keith Hood from the 94th Airlift Wing Civil Engineering Squadron, completes the 1500 foot-long zip line during the Single Airmen Initiative Zip Line Tour May 19 at historic Banning Mills, GA. Initiated here April 2012, the SAI began as an Air Force Headquarters project implemented to foster a strong culture and sense of community through fun, free activities for single Airmen (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chelsea Smith).

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Zip line tour provides thrills

Published June 12, 2012
By Senior Airman Chelsea Smith
94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Eight members from Dobbins Air Reserve Base embarked on a zip line adventure in historic Banning Mills, GA as part of the Single Airman Initiative May 19.

Situated in the scenic hills of west Georgia, participants zipped through the fresh air hovering over Snake Creek on the world's largest zip line canopy tour, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Participants encountered high speed thrills through three levels of zip lines that included the forest and new woodland canopy tour, the flight line pattern tour and the flight pattern plus, of which speeds topped more than 50 miles per hour and lengths of 1500 feet.

"Single Airmen who did not participate missed out on a fun-filled day of zip lining," said Missy Bozeman, 94th Force Support Squadron event coordinator. "The feedback was great, and we've had many requests to plan more events."

Initiated here April 2012, the SAI began as an Air Force Headquarters project implemented to foster a strong culture and sense of community through fun, free activities for single Airmen.

Bozeman said she is in the process of planning more events in the future as the program continues to develop.

The next upcoming SAI event, Painting with a Twist, is scheduled to take place June 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lakeside Lounge.

Single Airmen interested in participating may sign-up for the free events by visiting the Dobbins Force Support Squadron homepage at http://dobbinsarbservices.com or calling the Outdoor Recreation Center at (678) 655-4594. Participant slots are filled on a first come, first served basis.