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  • Training for perfection: for EOD it's initial success or total failure

    "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again," said William E. Hickson, 19th century British writer. Hickson is credited with this old proverb, which many across the world apply to just about any obstacle in life. Many Airmen live by this creed, which offers the promise of a second chance.For

  • Time now to get smart on sequestration, furlough

    Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta notified Congress recently that should sequestration occur, the Department of Defense will initiate furlough for its 800,000-plus civilian employees. Congressional notification is required at least 45 days from a planned furlough, with implementation anticipated

  • Do not block exit corridors

    The Dobbins Fire Department is requesting the assistance of all base personnel with the issue of the obstruction of egress corridors. Corridors have become blocked with trashcans, recycling bins, and like items. While space is certainly at a premium throughout the installation, the uninhibited and

  • OSS Airmen lend local town a helping hand following tornado

    Disaster struck Adairsville, Ga. Jan. 30 when a large funnel cloud bore down on the small town. In the days following the storm, local media described the area as if it were a post-apocalyptic lithograph. Local papers and newscasts showed residents returning to their homes, assessing the damage and

  • The importance of risk management

    The Air Force recently lost two Airmen to ground mishaps while loading and unloading aircraft. We continue to hear of Airmen dying on our highways. We also continue to crash our airplanes. Bottom line, our life and duty as Airmen is risky. If it was easy, anyone could do it.Our challenge as

  • Identity theft and online scams; are you being too social?

    We live in an instant world with handheld devices and lightning speed access to information. However, that's a two-way potentially hazard-filled street. Via e-mail and social networking sites, your information is out there for anyone to potentially get a hold of and use illegally."There are all

  • Knowledge operations manager selected for INNERview

    INNERview is a special spotlight for members of Team Dobbins who don't always get recognized for their accomplishments on base and outside of the gates. If you would like to nominate someone, please call Public Affairs at (678) 655-5055 or email the editor at 94AW.PA@us.af.mil.Senior Airman Tumyra

  • CSAF discusses impact of sequester

    America's military superiority is founded on training and readiness, and the fiscal crisis facing the country threatens to strip away that edge, members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told Congress Feb. 26.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, along with Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray

  • AF releases criteria for new combat medal

    Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Distinguished Warfare Medal Feb. 15, following defense officials' announcement of the new decoration days prior. The DWM will be awarded to honor individuals for single acts of extraordinary achievement, not involving acts of valor, that