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  • Friends, Families to build care packages for deployed Airmen June 30

    Friends and families of deployed Airmen are invited to Family "Care Package" Day on June 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Verhulst Hall, building 813, here. This event is being hosted by the Community Outreach Committee of the Executive Support Professionals of Cobb County, local Girl Scout Troop #6115

  • Employers learn importance of Reservists, mission, aircraft

    The 94th Airlift Wing hosted civilian employers of Reservists from Westover Air Reserve Base June 14-15 during an Employer Support for Guard and Reserve Boss Lift to Dobbins Air Reserve Base.Westover ARB, the nation's largest Air Force Reserve Command installation, is located approximately 90 miles

  • Diamonds are an Airman's best friend

    Wing first sergeants met on June 1 to discuss topics that affect Dobbins Air Reserve Base Airmen.First Sgts. meet every month on the Friday before the unit training assembly to discuss enlisted issues and to collaborate on the best practices to deal with current issues within the perspective

  • Basic Rider's Course cancelled for June

    The Basic Rider's Course for Dobbins Air Reserve Base scheduled for June 26-28 was cancelled.Riders who need to be trained to ride on Dobbins ARB will need to wait for a BRC later this year.  Future dates include: July 17-19, Aug 21-23, and Sept 7-9.Please call Mr. Ronald Durant, 94th Airlift Safety

  • Dobbins ARB Fire Dept offers summertime tips

    Summertime should be a time of fun and making happy memories. However, disaster can strike when you least suspect it, when Airmen are careless or ignore rules. Knowing a few fire safety tips and following safety instructions will help everyone have a safe summer.All Airmen should be vigilant and

  • Dobbins thanks, educates employers during Employer's Appreciation Day

    On a clear day, a C-130 flies a true path. However, when high winds are added that path will remain true, but the aircraft stands to be jostled around. For an inexperienced passenger, this can be a nauseating, trying ordeal. As local civilian employers exited a C-130 on such a day, shaky legs walked

  • Family Day celebrates Dobbins' loved ones

    Droves of flip-flops and boots walked the street near Lakeside Lounge as Dobbin's members brought out family and friends to celebrate Family Day held here June 3.Initiating the festivities was the awarding of Spouse of the Year to Carissa Mayes, wife of Capt. Robert Mayes, 94th Security Forces

  • Wing CC addresses Cobb Chamber on mission, Reservists

    Col. Tim Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing commander, addressed members of the Cobb Chamber at their Board of Directors meeting in Marietta, Ga., June 4.Tarchick discussed the 94th AW mission, and a vital issue that impacts Reservists' ability to accomplish the mission, employment."Hiring a Reservist

  • Retired Marine awarded Purple Heart under new rules

    A retired Marine broadcaster and Marietta, Ga. native received the Purple Heart May 30 at the Navy Operations Support Center on Dobbins Air Reserve Base for a traumatic brain injury he received during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006.Sgt. Monroe F. Seigle, 32, currently a senior at Kennesaw State

  • Braves honor past, present servicemembers

    To some Americans, Memorial Day is just another excuse to eat their favorite barbecue, imbibe in their favorite drink or, unfortunately, abuse the very freedoms generations of servicemembers died to give them.What does Memorial Day really mean, though?Historically, Memorial Day, originally known as