New Era at Dobbins Air Reserve Base

The chapter held its inaugural luncheon at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in April. After the Base Realignment and Closure actions that saw a good lump of its membership relocate to Fort Bragg, the chapter selected the remaining military base in Atlanta as its new meeting site. Maj. Gen. Wallace Farris, USAF, the commander of the 22nd Air Force, graced the luncheon with an enthusiastic presentation highlighting his personal experience of an ever-evolving information technology revolution during his distinguished Air Force career. Gen. Farris mused over the tremendous changes in information technology and engineering that have transpired over the last two decades alone. Of course, advancements are also accompanied with risks. The general expressed his intrigue about cyberwarfare, in both offensive and defensive arenas. The 22nd Air Force works closely with the Air Force Cyber Command to mitigate and control this battle space. The chapter and Dobbins Air Reserve Base are excited about the new partnership. The positive relationship initiated this April will continue to grow and expand participation with the organizations.

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