Staff Sgt. David N. Raissi from the 94th Security Forces Squadron briefs visiting employers on weapons and equipment used by security forces personnel during an Employer Appreciation Day tour of Dobbins May 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
Reservists from the 94th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight demonstrate operations of the remote robot during an Employer Appreciation Day base tour May 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
Master Sgt. David F. Strickland, 94th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, shows his civilian employer, from the Federal Reserve Police Department, some medical equipment onboard a C-130. Employers who have reservists assigned to Dobbins Air Reserve Base are on a C-130 Hercules during Employer Appreciation Day May 2 readying for take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Elizabeth Gaston)
Reservists from the 94th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight demonstrate operations of the remote robot during an Employer Appreciation Day base tour May 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
Employers who have reservists assigned to Dobbins Air Reserve Base board a C-130 Hercules during Employer Appreciation Day May 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Elizabeth Gaston)
Tech. Sgt. Herman W. Trautwein passes out air sick bags to visiting civilian employers. Employers who have reservists assigned to Dobbins Air Reserve Base are on a C-130 Hercules during Employer Appreciation Day May 2 readying for take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Elizabeth Gaston)
Reservists from the 94th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron prepare to load a simulation patient during a medical evacuation scenario demonstrated for visiting employers touring Dobbins for Employer Appreciation Day May 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
Chief Master Sgt. Ward Durant talks to his civilian employer, from Nationwide Insurance Company, about what to expect during the C-130 flight. Employers who have reservists assigned to Dobbins Air Reserve Base are on a C-130 Hercules during Employer Appreciation Day May 2 readying for take-off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Elizabeth Gaston)
Reservists from the 94th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron carry a simulation patient during a medical evacuation scenario demonstrated for visiting employers touring Dobbins for Employer Appreciation Day May 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
Reservists from the 94th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron carry a simulation patient during a medical evacuation scenario demonstrated for visiting employers touring Dobbins for Employer Appreciation Day May 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
by Senior Airman Elizabeth Gaston
94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
6/6/2012 - DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- 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 Appreciation Day June 2.
The day started with a presentation by Col. Timothy E. Tarchick, 94th AW commander, highlighting the wing's mission and culminated with the ride on a C-130 Hercules.
"The purpose of Employer Appreciation Day is to say 'thank you' to civilian employers for their support of the wing's mission by allowing members time to train with the Air Force Reserve," said Tarchick. "This event is also designed to provide civilian employers a better understanding of the Air Force Reserve and 94th Airlift Wing's mission."
Each employer was also invited to see, first-hand, what their respective Reservist does at their specific shop, which ranges anywhere from C-130 crewmember to 22nd Air Force administration.
"I enjoyed being able to take my boss out and show him a little bit about what we do on the aircraft," said Tech. Sgt. Herman W. Trautwein, 94th AW C-130 loadmaster and Marietta Fire Department Lt. "As a Lieutenant, it sometimes creates a hardship to have to ask off, but today I got to say 'thanks' for 22 years of support from the Marietta Fire Department."
The 94th Airlift Wing was supported with this endeavor by the Georgia Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, who provided breakfast and lunch to all Employer Appreciation Day participants. ESGR acts as an educator to the employer and an advocate for the servicemember.
"The day went really well," said Tonia Randall, administrative support technician for ESGR. "Participation for this event was really nice. We were able to get the word out about ESGR and the wing was definitely able to get the message out to the employers."
In addition, the visiting employers were escorted to the explosive ordnance disposal range for demonstrations by the wing's EOD personnel and the 94th AW security forces squadron.
"We were able to enhance the employer's understanding of our mission while highlighting the importance of our Reservists and the rigors of today's Citizen-Airmen," said Col. Richard L. Kemble, 94th Airlift Wing vice commander. "Events like this are essential to educating and nurturing the relationship we have with our employers and EGSR provides that critical linkage between the employer and our Airmen."
