From the ground up Published June 15, 2014 By Senior Airman Miles Wilson 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- The 622nd Civil Engineering Group Expeditionary Combat Support Training and Certification Center began construction on a storage facility that will house equipment for Explosive Ordnance Disposal training facility near the runway here May 30, 2014. The support that the TCC provides helps Dobbins fulfill its mission statement in the truest way. "We are committed to providing an environment where the 94th Airlift Wing and our mission partners thrive," said Col. Brett Clark, 94th AW commander. "This project provides vital training for the TCC while also enhancing the infrastructure for our explosive ordnance disposal team. Improvements such as this benefit the base and the local community." The TCC provides contingency training for units across the Air Force Reserve, assisting in the sustainment of warfighting capability to almost every mission set. "Our mission at the TCC is to provide expeditionary and contingency training to the warfighters for current and emerging missions," said Chief Master Sgt. Leonard Howard, 622nd CEG ECSTCC commandant. "This facility will help accomplish that through the training of EOD members all over the country." The project, which is being performed solely by Air Force Reservists, is scheduled to be completed in August. "The most important part of this project is the troop labor aspect," said Howard. "It's great training for our Airmen and provides a substantial cost savings to the taxpayer." With the ongoing partnership between its tenant units, the 94th AW is able to provide better training opportunities while enhancing facilities that are vital to mission success. "Working together toward a common goal is what Team Dobbins is all about," said Clark. "I'm thrilled we could be part of this important endeavor."
