Dobbins POW MIA Memorial Park

June 5, 2007 -- The decoration of the Dobbins POW/MIA Memorial Park is a long-term plan, but several park sponsors are on board to help us in the initial planning stage for defining decoration needs. We'll provide some of the details when they start coming into place.

In the photo from the left are Harry Housen, Brian Albini, and Mathew Israel of Woods+Partners, a architectural landscaping firm in Atlanta, and Rick Saylors from Mableton Marble and Granite, who is supplying the monuments for the park.

Harry and his team are going to provide a planting scheme and perspective of how we can make the park a showcase for base personnel and visitors.

May 21, 2007 -- Below, a special ceremony at the Dobbins POW/MIA Memorial Park---Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Air Force across the country, Dobbins ARB and the Atlanta metro region make up one of the six host locations for the official celebration. One of the events in conjunction with the celebration in the Atlanta region was an essay contest about the Air Force. Winners of the contest joined base officials at the park to be recognized for their essays. Opening the ceremony were members of the 94th Airlift Wing Honor Guard that included from the left: Senior Airman Natalie Hubble, Staff Sgt. Raymond Bell, and Technical Sgt. Lena Tamplin.

Park Dedication
Sept. 23, 2005

World War II Plaque Dedication
Sept. 22, 2006

Korean War Plaque Dedication
Sept. 21, 2007

Park Sponsor Update April 12, 2007

At the left: It was a tight landing, but this C-130 miniature rests in the middle of the park to join the essay contest winners in their celebration. A light moment for the park, but one that is drawing the park into the main stream of Dobbins activities. The esplanade area provides the space and setting for base events, and the prominence of the location makes it a key area for outdoor gatherings.

Below, Col. Heath Nuckolls, 94th Airlift Wing commander (left) looks on as Major General Martin Mazick, 22nd Air Force commander, presents one of the contest winners a certificate, check, and special Disney publication. Supporting the event and providing cash for the winners were the Dobbins 56 Group, Dobbins Top Three, and Dobbins First Sergeants Group. These groups also lend a hand in supporting other park activities. Representatives of the Dobbins Chiefs Group that is decorating and memorializing the park are at the right. Chiefs Joyce Scott, the MC (right), and Carolyn Bunch moved the ceremony along.

Mar 19, 2007 -- An addition to the park this winter has been the lighting. Along with the newly donated flags, spring has brought a new look. And, the grass is growing again. With the lighting, the flags are spotlighted, and the walkways are lighted as well.