Col. Tim Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing commander, addresses the kids and parents attending the annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, July 27. Members of Dobbins ARB were able to bring their kids to their places of work, then to a hangar with several hands-on displays of equipment utilized on the base and also to the C-130 flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brad Fallin)
Staff Sgt. Adam Pollow answers questions from Garrett and Anna Manning about the small arms weapons displayed at the annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Jul. 27. Workers on Dobbins ARB were able to bring their kids to their places of work, then to a hangar with several hands-on displays of equipment utilized on the base and also to the C-130 flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brad Fallin)
Garrett Manning, son of Lt. Col. Erin Manning from the 94th Mission Support Group, sizes up the controls of a Blackhawk helicopter at the annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, July 27. Members of Dobbins ARB were able to bring their kids to their places of work, then to a hangar with several hands-on displays of equipment utilized on the base and also to the C-130 flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brad Fallin)
Master Sgt. Jason Mellor, an EOD specialist helps kids operate the bomb disposal robot during the annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, July 27. Members of Dobbins ARB were able to bring their kids to their places of work, then to a hangar with several hands-on displays of equipment utilized on the base and also to the C-130 flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brad Fallin)
Parents and kids pick up their lunches prior to the start of the movie during the annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, July 27. Members of Dobbins ARB were able to bring their kids to their places of work, then to a hangar with several hands-on displays of equipment utilized on the base and also to the C-130 flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brad Fallin)
Kids and their parents watch a movie and eat lunch to finish off the annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, July 27. Members of Dobbins ARB were able to bring their kids to their places of work, then to a hangar with several hands-on displays of equipment utilized on the base and also to the C-130 flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brad Fallin)
Sierra Rose tries out the radio and emergency light controls inside a 94th Security Forces patrol car with Staff Sgt. William Burke at the annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Jul. 27. Workers on Dobbins ARB were able to bring their kids to their places of work, then to a hangar with several hands-on displays of equipment utilized on the base and also to the C-130 flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brad Fallin)
Elijah Hudson (near) checks out the Blackhawk helicopter controls with his friend Ari Allen during the annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Jul. 27. Workers on Dobbins ARB were able to bring their kids to their places of work, then to a hangar with several hands-on displays of equipment utilized on the base and also to the C-130 flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brad Fallin)
Scott Baum, an Airfield Systems Technician from the 94th Communications Squadron, shows his son Bradin and daughter Morgan around his work center during Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., July 27. Personnel were able to bring their kids to work centers and then to a hangar for hands-on experience at displays fire department, explosive ordnance and security forces as well as a C-130 simulator demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
Master Sgt. Jason Mellor, from the 94th Civil Engineering Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, helps Sierra Rose operate the bomb disposal robot during the Bring Your Kids to Work Day July 27. Personnel were able to bring their kids to work centers and then to a hangar for hands-on experience at displays fire department, explosive ordnance and security forces as well as a C-130 simulator demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
Camden Rubin, son of Technical Sgt. Camille Rubin, of the 94th Communications Squadron, takes his turn in the C-130 flight simulator during the Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., July 27. Personnel were able to bring their kids to work centers and then to a hangar for hands-on experience at displays fire department, explosive ordnance and security forces as well as a C-130 simulator demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
Sierra Rose, daughter of Gina Rose, of 94th Civil Engineering Squadron Environmental Flight, tries her hand at operating the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight’s bomb disposal robot during Bring Your Kids to Work Day July 27. Personnel were able to bring their kids to work centers and then to a hangar for hands-on experience at displays fire department, explosive ordnance and security forces as well as a C-130 simulator demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)
by Senior Airman Elizabeth Van Patten
94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
7/31/2012 - DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- More than 75 children experienced first-hand a taste of what their parents see and do at work by participating in the second annual Dobbins Air Reserve Base Bring Your Kids to Work Day July 27.
"Some of you will be joining the military because of this day," said Col. Tim Tarchick, 94th Airlift Wing commander. "That's what happened to me when I was a little guy. My dad took me to something like this. Be safe and enjoy the day and thanks for being part of the team."
Exhibits included a UH-60 Blackhawk, courtesy of Clay National Guard Center, as well as static displays from the 94th Security Forces Squadron, Dobbins Fire Department and Explosive Ordinance Disposal all located at Hanger 5 on base. The children and their parents were also invited to "fly" in the Eastern Regional C-130 Simulator.
Following the displays, parents and children gathered for lunch at Verhulst Hall to relax and watch a movie while they reflected on the day.
"I wanted my two kids to experience a day in the Air Force, and they loved it," said Tech. Sgt. Camille Rubin, of the 94th Communications Squadron. "This is an awesome program, a great experience and I can't wait to participate in it again next year."
During the day, Airman Andy, the Air Force Reserve Command recruiting mascot, made a special guest appearance to greet participants. This was made possible by Mercedes Campilango and Ricky Bohannan, volunteers from the Dobbins ARB Development and Training Flight.
"Setting up Airman Andy and greeting the kids as they came through the door gave our trainees a little volunteer experience," said Tech Sgt. Gregory Meghoo, 94th AW Development and Training Flight noncommissioned officer in charge. "They are learning about volunteerism before they even go to Basic Military Training."
