Eagle Eyes

Col. Timothy Tarchick, commander 94th Airlift Wing, thanks Smyrna police officer, Lt. Joe Bennett and presents him with a commander's coin for his diligence and "Eagle Eyes", Apr 21. Last month while on patrol near the Walmart on Cobb Parkway, Officer Bennett observed a man taking photographs in the direction of the runway and base facilities at Dobbins. Upon further investigation officer Bennett found the man was a foreign national and detained him. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Brad Fallin)

An Eagle Eyes success

Published April 22, 2011
By Brad Fallin
94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE -- Col. Timothy Tarchick, commander 94th Airlift Wing, thanks Smyrna police officer, Lt. Joe Bennett with a commander's coin for his diligence and "Eagle Eyes", April 21, 2011. Last month while on patrol near the Walmart on Cobb Parkway, Officer Bennett observed a man taking photographs in the direction of the runway and base facilities at Dobbins. Upon further investigation officer Bennett found the man was a foreign national and detained him. This is exactly what the Eagle Eyes program is all about; encouraging everyone in the community to be observant of suspicious activity and reporting it in order to possibly prevent future terrorist attacks. This is not just a program for law enforcement or personnel inside the gate but something everyone in the community can and should participate in. If you observe suspicious activity of this nature you can call the 94th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron help desk 24 hours a day at 678-655-4909.