Dobbins welcomes new top cop Published Feb. 11, 2008 By Senior Airman Robert Dennard Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga., -- Maj. Timothy Martz took over as commander of the 94th Security Forces Squadron in a ceremony here Feb. 3. "I am looking forward to coming on board here and working with the personnel at Dobbins," said Major Martz. Major Martz is the former commander of the 440th Security Forces Squadron, General Mitchell International Airport-Air Reserve Station, Wis. Major Martz enlisted in the Air Force Reserve as a Security Specialist in 1985, serving at the 440th Airlift Squadron. He completed his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. After serving as an enlisted Airman for eight years, he accepted his commission in 1994, transferring to the Aerial Port Squadron as a traditional reservist officer. Major Martz returned to the security forces career field in 1998, serving as a reserve mobility flight commander. After 9/11, Major Martz was mobilized for two years, completing a variety of duties. The first year was spent supporting homeland defense. The second year included a seven-month assignment to the CENTCOM AOR in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. While deployed overseas, Major Martz worked as a Force Protection Officer in Qatar, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq. During his tour his unit took ground fire multiple times and he is currently a candidate for the new Air Force Combat Action Medal. Following his overseas tour, he returned to the 440th as an Air Reserve Technician for one year. He then became an AGR, and commander of the squadron, until his transfer to Dobbins. The 440th was recommended for closure by BRAC in 2005, facilitating a move here. With the Dobbins mission changing from training to operations, it is no secret that security forces will be working to increase its readiness, but Major Martz also has a strong focus on taking care of Airmen. "We need to increase our mission readiness and strength in terms of our wartime taskings," said Major Martz. "We have to support our wing through sustaining security operations and during exercises like the upcoming ORI." Major Martz has a strong focus on people, especially the Airmen at the Security Forces squadron and their families. "We will continue to develop and take care of our airmen," he said. "We will work to develop their leadership skills and progress their career development. We will take care of our people and their families," he added. "Family is very important to me." "Our mission is the same wherever we go, but our people are our true strength," he said. "I feel that it is my responsibility as a commander to continue to provide an environment and opportunities where our people can excel professionally and personally."
