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Deployment Update: 94th AES

Sixteen men and women from the 94th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron were recently welcomed home after their 120-day deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Van Patten, 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Dobbins Air Reserve Base Aeromedical evacuation crews bridge the gap between care in the field and care provided once a patient arrives at a hospital. These "Flying Samaritans" make flights from forward bases in Southwest Asia to the larger bases in Europe or stateside to transport wounded warriors from the battlefield and return those who have received care back to their duty locations. Although an aeromedical evacuation team usually flies with a C-130 aircrew, they can also fly on C-17 Globemaster IIIs, KC-135 Stratotankers or other aircraft, if there is a need. The aircraft are reconfigured into flying hospitals with cardiac monitors, defibrillators, intubation …

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Aerial Porters Separate the Dawgs from the Pups

Members of the 80th Aerial Port Squadron Port Dawg Challenge team earned first place honors in the cargo restraint event in the 2012 Port Dawg Challenge at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta.

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Gaston, 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Dobbins Air Reserve Base The 80th Aerial Port Squadron, 94th Airlift Wing, took first place in the cargo restraint event at the Air Force Reserve Command's biennial air mobility competition at Dobbins on June 21. The 80th APS was represented by Master Sgt. Edward Thomas Jr., Tech. Sgts. Mitchell Brown, Ray Lewis and Joseph Saldivar, Senior Airmen Stephanie Luckett and Daniel Taylor. Each team received a Dawg bone at the beginning of the competition with the challenge of keeping it safe. The 80th APS team was among four teams to have their Dawg bone stolen and had to perform a skit during the award ceremony. Saldivar showed the crowd his "talent" for telling the future …

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Dobbins Thanks, Educates Employers

Employers who have reservists assigned to Dobbins toured the base during Employer Appreciation Day.

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Gaston, 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Dobbins Air Reserve Base 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 back to an awaiting bus. These employers got to see what exactly a Reserve aircrew can go through and, hopefully, gained a new respect for Dobbins' own Citizen-Airmen. Employers of Dobbins Air Reserve Base Reservists were given an extensive orientation of what exactly doing the mission entails, during the 94th Airlift Wing's annual Employer …

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Dobbins Airmen Return Home

Ten members of the 94th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group and the 80th Aerial Port Squadron, Dobbins, returned home after a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

by Senior Airman Elizabeth Gaston, 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Dobbins Air Reserve Base Ten members of the 94th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group and the 80th Aerial Port Squadron, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, returned home May 17 after a 6-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The returning Airmen performed vehicle maintenance and assured the safe and timely delivery of supplies to the region. "Think about the sacrifice these Airmen have made," said Col. Marshall S. Irvin Jr., 94th Mission Support Group commander. "It was important for the country, and will go down in annuls of history." Family members, senior staff and members of the Airmen and Family Readiness Office were present to welcome the …

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Wing Members Deploy to Middle East

Over 100 Airmen from Dobbins Air Reserve Base deployed to the Middle East, departing on four C-130 aircraft in a series of send-off ceremonies.

by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Gaston,  94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Dobbins Air Reserve Base Over 100 Airmen from Dobbins Air Reserve Base deployed to the Middle East, departing on four C-130 aircraft in a series of send-off ceremonies that concluded Monday. The 94th Airlift Wing transitioned from Air Education and Training Command to Air Mobility Command in 2011. This is the first major deployment for the flying mission at Dobbins since before the wing joined AETC in 1999. C-130 aircrews and maintainers will serve a critical role in delivering cargo and personnel in and out of austere and unimproved landing zones. This mission will be in direct support of contingency operations in the Middle East.  "You are ready," said Col. Timothy …

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Air-Moms Reflect on Deployments, Children

For Airmen-mothers, the rigors of deployments and long separations can impact a maternal relationship. However, many "Air-moms" have found special ways to continue that bond, while also answering their nation's call.

by Senior Airman Spencer Gallien, 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Dobbins Air Reserve Base Mother's Day, which is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, often brings up images of flower arrangements, chocolates, and various other gifts children give to show their appreciation for their mother's hard work. For Airmen-mothers, the rigors of deployments and long separations can impact a maternal relationship. However, many "Air-moms" have found special ways to continue that bond, while also answering their nation's call.  "I've missed birthdays, mother's days, first days of school, a lot of special occasions that I would have loved to have been at," said Tech. Sgt. Nicole Smith, 94th Logistics Readiness Squadron log planner. "We talked …

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Thrift Store Volunteers Replace Flags at POW/MIA Memorial Park

The thrift store is currently raising funds for the relocation of the historic Dobbins Chapel in Marietta.

by Brad Fallin, 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Dobbins Air Reserve Base Val Barton, Nancy Black, Jan Tamer and Vonnell Adsit, Dobbins Thrift Store volunteers, recently replaced the flags at the base POW/MIA Memorial Park with funds raised from sales of donated thrift store merchandise. The Dobbins Thrift Store, established 28 years ago, is open every Thursday and Unit Training Assembly (UTA) Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from sales fund various base projects. The thrift store is currently raising funds for the relocation of the historic Dobbins Chapel.

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AETC Commander Lands at Dobbins

Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. is responsible for the recruiting, training and education of Air Force personnel.

by Don Peek, 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Dobbins Air Reserve Base Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air Education and Training Command, commander, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Dobbins Air Reserve Base Monday and was greeted by Timothy E. Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing and Capt. Quincy D. Hudson, 94th AW protocol officer. Rice was also welcomed by personnel from Lockheed Martin including former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force number 14, Gerald R. Murray. Rice is responsible for the recruiting, training and education of Air Force personnel and includes the Air Force Recruiting Service, two numbered air forces and Air University. Annually, AETC is responsible for the training of over 340,000 students and consists of 12 bases, …

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Ferrell's Farewell to Dobbins

Lt. Col. William Ferrell spent the majority of his 33-year career at Dobbins in Marietta.

by Lt. Col. William B. Ferrell 94th Airlift Wing Chaplain Office, Dobbins Air Reserve Base Effective March 1, after a total of 33 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, five active duty enlisted and 28 as a Reserve chaplain, I will be retiring. As I leave, I would like to take this last opportunity to share three thoughts with you from the perspective of where I am in my career and life. First, I've had the opportunity to travel to some very interesting places during my career, including Honduras, Italy, Hawaii, Kuwait, Iraq, Guantanamo Bay, and even New Jersey. I've spent the majority of my career here at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, four active duty and 17 as a Reservist, but more important than the places I have been are the people I have…

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Tasker Division Superintendent Celebrates Years of Faithful Service

Headquarters 22nd Air Force Tasker Division superintendent retired Feb. 4 after 30 years of service.

94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, Dobbins Air Reserve Base Master Sgt. Rosalyn L. Williams, Headquarters 22nd Air Force Tasker Division superintendent, retired Feb. 4 after 30 years of service at a ceremony held in the 22 AF Conference Center, Dobbins Air Reserve Base. The ceremony was officiated by Maj. Gen. James T. Rubeor, special assistant to the commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command for Reserve Matters, Headquarters United States Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. General Rubeor is also the immediate past commander of 22 AF. "Today we are honoring Master Sgt. Williams for years of service to our country," said Rubeor. "It also feels great to be back home." "I would also …

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