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  • September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

    This year, the Department of Defense theme is, "Small Steps Save Lives," which focuses on the small changes service members and their families can make at home. The most common method of military suicides are deaths by firearm. In addition, medications lead in non-fatal suicide attempts. "Small

  • Dobbins hosts Sept. 11 Memorial Walk

    On this day, 18 years ago, members of Team Dobbins were any number of places. Some were taking geometry quizzes as high schoolers. Some were serving in the military. Some were still toddlers. Regardless of the different locations or stages of life, all of these lives were altered by the events on

  • National Preparedness Month (Week 1)

    September is National Preparedness Month and an opportunity for state, local, and federal Emergency Managers to provide families and communities with valuable information on preparedness and emergency planning.

  • Airman’s view: Mentoring Makes Our Air Force Better

    DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Serving approximately 39 days a year and finding time around mission and training requirements to focus on career development can sometimes feel daunting to a traditional reservist. I believe it is an Airman’s responsibility to find a suitable mentor in their Air

  • #mondaymotivation: Aug. 19

    This week's motivation is from G.M. Trevelyan, a British historian and academic.Regarding one's responsibility being a major motivator in getting things done, he said:"Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility."This quote runs parallel to Dobbins' mission of providing

  • More than $2,000 raised for Dobbins Emergency Relief Fund

    The Dobbins Emergency Relief Fund received $2,116 from this year’s Corn and Sausage Roast fundraiser – more than $100 over last year’s amount.Members of the Square and Compass Club – the organization that hosted the fundraiser – and Nancy Black, Dobbins thrift shop manager, met Aug. 15 in the wing

  • #mondaymotivation: Aug. 12

    This week's motivation is from Charles Dickens, an English novelist largely regarded as the greatest writer of the Victorian era.Regarding the support of one another, he said, "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another."Dobbins C-130s are no stranger to this sentiment as

  • #mondaymotivation: Aug. 5

    This week's motivation is from Michael Altshuler, an entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He sold his copier business when he was 22 years old, leading him to become a motivational speaker and sales consultant. In this quote, he discusses personal responsibility for navigating the fast-paced

  • #mondaymotivation: July 29

    This week's motivation is from Mahatma Gandhi, a social activist, lawyer, politician and writer, best known for utilizing nonviolent resistance in his campaign towards India's independence from Great Britain.