Wing holds first Falcon 5K Published July 21, 2014 By Senior Airman Elizabeth Van Patten 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Chilly and wet weather didn't deter over 190 members of the 94th Airlift Wing from signing up and participating in the Falcon 5K, a five kilometer fun-run held during the December 2013 Unit Training Assembly. Trophies were awarded to the top male, female, and team finishers - Lt. Col. Jeffery Hentz, 700th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, Senior Airman Jackie Harris, 94th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, and a mixed four Airman team. "I initially intended to compete for an individual award,"said Staff Sgt. Dalia Nesmith, 94th AW equal opportunity specialist. "However, I was asked to join a team that needed another participant. I was happy to do it and found the experience very rewarding! I enjoyed the diversity and collective effort of my team - a member of the fire department and another from the explosive ordnance disposal flight." Top 3 project officer for the race, Senior Master Sgt. Florencio Lopez, 94th Force Support Squadron additional duty first sergeant, has high hopes this event will become an annual affair. "I am hoping that the Top 3 continues this run every year to celebrate the Air Force fitness lifestyle, and give back to the Dobbins community," said Lopez. The Falcon 5K and Lopez will soon part ways as he assumes greater responsibilities at headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. However, he and the members of the Top 3 who organized this event over the past two and a half years will be able to look back at celebrating the reserve heritage while enjoying a unique experience of running on the Dobbins flightline. "The target date for the next race is September, pending wing leadership approval," said Lopez. Proceeds from the event go to the Dobbins Emergency Fund used for assisting Airmen in times of need.
