Hercules supports total force at Red Flag

The sun beat down and reflected off a dry lake bed as a recovery team consisting of Airmen from Dobbins Air Reserve Base completed placing markers, and began to scan the tops of the surrounding mountains. In the perfect, warm winter desert afternoon, they waited for signs of a mock air war.An Airman

Airmen at Work: Spray maintainers do unique job

Air Force actively monitoring ongoing Zika virus infection

The Air Force is closely monitoring the emergence of Zika virus infection in the Americas, Oceania, and Africa to help inform and protect Airmen and their families.The Department of Health and Human Services, with its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is leading the U.S. response to

New Reserve unit to open doors at Keesler

The 403rd Wing is going through a period of growth with the activation of an additional aircraft maintenance squadron solely focused on keeping the 815th Airlift Squadron's 10 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft healthy and in the air.

Red Flag 16-2: A joint training operation

A C-130 Hercules, assigned to the 700 Airlift Wing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, taxies on the flightline during Red Flag 16-2 March 3, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Red Flag was established in 1975 as one of the initiatives directed by General Robert J. Dixon, then commander of

Women’s leadership panel provides insight for future leaders

Dobbins Air Reserve Base hosted a Women’s History Month Leadership panel here on March 6.The panel discussion provided an opportunity for both men and women to ask questions and gain insight from women in leadership positions across Dobbins.The panel included Maj. Gen. Stayce Harris, 22nd Air Force

Reservists win in Air Force media contest

Air Force Reserve Command had six winners in the Air Force media contest that was announced today. The winning products will be available on the Air Force Public Affairs website by April 15. First-place winners will receive a certificate and plaque. Winners designated by an “*” will go on to

C-130 Reserve wing commander awarded Legion of Merit

Col. Jack H. Pittman, Jr., commander of the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing was awarded the Legion of Merit award during his retirement ceremony March 6, 2016 here. The award citation lauds the 33-year Air Force veteran’s exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of

Air Force Reserve brass wears stripes

It was 14 degrees below zero in Minnesota on Dec. 27. Lakes are frozen solid, the ground is like concrete and exposed flesh freezes in seconds. Tech. Sgt. Johnny Holliday puts on his Air Force uniform donning his beret that signifies his membership in the Security Forces Squadron at the 934th

Honorary Commanders at play for Dobbins Day

More than 50 members of the Honorary Commanders Association 2015 class experienced an up-close and personal look into the day-to-day responsibilities of Citizen Airmen at Dobbins Day here Feb. 12.The event was a full-day tour to various units around Dobbins that included business and civic leaders