2013 Year in Review; Wing declared mission-ready Published Jan. 21, 2014 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- 2013 Year in Review; Dobbins' members excelled throughout the 2013 calendar year. Their successes have not only paved the way for future generations, but have provided an even greater challenge for potential members to meet and surpass the already high expectations they have come to set. This Dobbins' 2013 Year in Review highlights the top base photos and articles. Wing declared mission-ready by Senior Airman Elizabeth Van Patten 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs 6/1/2013 - DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- More than 80 inspectors arrived on Dobbins Air Reserve Base May 8-9 to conduct eight different, in-depth inspections of processes and practices employed by the 94th Airlift Wing. This Consolidated Unit Inspection, conducted by the Air Force Reserve Command's Inspector General Office, rendered a declaration that the wing is mission-ready with an overall grade of "Satisfactory." The IG team evaluated the wing's compliance with mission readiness, daily operations, safety, record keeping and a plethora of other functional areas. Prior to the team's arrival, the wing completed dozens of online checklists as part of the inspection process. "I would like to thank the 94th AW leaders and personnel for their warm reception and support during this inspection," said Col. Carlos Halcomb, CUI team chief. "Congratulations and job well done!" Every unit within the 94th AW was evaluated from the wing commander down to individual offices either virtually, in-person or both. Offices were then rated based on information and feedback gathered by inspectors throughout the week. Grades for each office as well as the wing's overall grade resulted in one of five possible ratings: Outstanding, Excellent, Satisfactory, Marginal or Unsatisfactory. "First of all, thank you," said Col. Tim Tarchick, 94th AW commander. "We spent a lot of time and effort preparing. The inspection covered over 36,000 questions virtually, before the inspectors even arrived. We're flying airplanes safely. We're fixing them safely. We're good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Our base is tight on the perimeter. I'm happy!" After reviewing the wing results at the outbrief, several teams and individuals were recognized for their contribution to the inspection and the wing. Individual superior performers were Capt. Kerry Lyon, of the 94th Operations Support Squadron, Tech. Sgts. Ashanti Swann, 94th Security Forces specialist, and Jonathon Sadler, 94th Maintenance Squadron fuels specialist, Angelina Sandoval, 94th AW finance rfficer, and Lauren Oswald, of the 94th AW Information Protection Office. Receiving the IG Team Military Bearing Award were Master Sgt. Larysa Lewis, of the 94th Force Support Squadron, Tech. Sgts. Dondrea Williams, 94th Security Forces specialist, and Preston Caldwell, of the 94th OSS, Staff Sgt. Brittany Porter, 94th AW Command Post controller, and Senior Airman Tumyra Byron, 94th Mission Support Group knowledge operations manager. Several superior teams were recognized by the inspection team as well, including Senior Master Sgt. Stephanie Gillis, Master Sgt. Edward Kennedy, Tech. Sgt. Susan Robinson, and Senior Airman Stephanie Lee, 94th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Aviation Resource Management. Senior Master Sgt. Steven Ross, Master Sgts. David Bridges, Tharis Word and Frando Patterson, Tech. Sgt. Angelina McIvor, Staff Sgt. Marquita Balom, and Nicholas Demko Sr., from The 94th FSS Wing Training Office were also recognized as a superior team. Also recognized as a superior team was 94th FSS Customer Support Staff, consisting of: Tech. Sgt. John Shoemaker, Staff Sgts. Cecilia Rosado and Yovunka Thorpe-Henry, Senior Airmen Kinetra Vincent, Joseph Hriczov, Kendra Chunn and Taisha Greer-Watson. View original article
