Braves host AFRC night Published Sept. 29, 2010 By Staff Sgt. Shaun Shenk Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- The Atlanta Braves hosted Air Force Reserve Command night at the Turner Field Stadium in Atlanta Sept. 28 in their series against the Florida Marlins. The night was a joint effort between the Braves and AFRC Recruiting. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commander AFRC, headed the event and also made several appearances throughout the night. General Stenner began the night by re-enlisting several airmen and also swearing in dozens of AFRC recruits who are scheduled to go basic military training in the coming weeks. He told the airmen, new and old, what they were doing that night was important and he was thankful for what they do every day. Immediately following the administering of the swearing in oath, two C-130 aircrafts flew over the stadium to conclude the ceremony. John Smoltz, Braves pitcher 1988-2008, met with family and friends of airmen in attendance. He also expressed thanks to all airmen have serves and will serve in the Air Force Reserve. At the top of the sixth inning, Technical Sgt. John Barnes, flight engineer 700th Airlift Squadron, a Georgia native, was announced the hometown hero for his outstanding support here and deployed. Sergeant Barnes received several awards and medals throughout his career to include the Air Medal and Air Force Reserve Meritorious Service Medal.
