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  • Air Force reservists and retirees eligible for TRICARE healthcare programs

    TRICARE has affordable healthcare programs available for all Air Force Reserve retirees - including "gray-area retirees" and actively-participating Air Force reservists, no matter what orders they are on.Reservists that retire before age 60 are eligible for TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage while

  • Commander recognizes three civilians' contributions

    Col. Tim Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing commander, recognized three 94th Communications Squadron Department of Defense civilians on March 28 at a wing staff meeting held in the 94th AW headquarters building.These DOD civilians were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the base.Bobbie

  • VA offers free marriage retreat

    The Atlanta Veterans Affairs is accepting applications from couples interested in attending a marriage enrichment experience, "Recapture, Reclaim, Renew."The event is open to Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and New dawn veterans and their spouses.To be selected to attend this event, you

  • Pentagon Delays Sending Furlough Notices to Civilian Workforce

    Pentagon officials have put off sending furlough notices to civilian employees until they've had a chance to analyze how pending legislation that would fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year will affect the Defense Department.Officials now estimate that furlough notices will go

  • Mentoring: the ultimate role of a leader

    Air Force professional development teaches us that leadership is the art of influencing and directing people to accomplish the mission. According to General Ronald R. Fogelman, former Air Force Chief of Staff, good leaders are people who have a passion to succeed. To become successful leaders, we

  • Results!

    What is the bottom line? Results! So I ask you, are you and your fellow Airmen producing results? In Air Force terminology; are you getting the mission done on time, on target, in accordance with our values, doctrine, and instructions? Are you, quite simply, getting the job done right? Or,

  • Dobbins chapel taxis across runway

    "Tower, this is Chapel 1950, request permission for engine start-up and taxi on Alpha crossing, Runway 27 for Clay," said Col. Timothy Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing commander, into his land mobile radio."Chapel 1950, this is Dobbins Tower," said Melanie Rogers, Dobbins air traffic controller. "You are

  • Furlough to affect thrift savings plan contributions

    Federal civilian employees could see their Thrift Savings Plan contributions reduced if furloughs take effect.The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve."Employees who have selected

  • Dobbins Chapel to be relocated

    The Dobbins Air Reserve Base chapel is scheduled to be relocated two miles from its current site to Clay Army National Guard Camp, crossing the Reserve base's runway on Mar. 17.This move was approved by Col. Tim Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing commander, on Feb. 4 as an eleventh-hour alternative to

  • 2013 Teen Leadership Summits applications due April 15

    Now in its sixth year, the Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard  Teen Leadership Summits are week-long camps for 14 through 18 year old dependents of current AFR or ANG members. Teens will focus on leadership development and self-confidence, learn about programs and services available to Air Force