Robert F. Greene Atlanta Chapter - The 555th Parachute Infantry Association “Triple Nickles”
On page 24 of the September 10, 1944, New York Times, an Associated Press article entitled, “Fire Fighters Use Parachutes” reported (see photo below) that “Crews have been dropped by parachute to fight forest fires reported in many areas of the Northwest.” [more]
June Community Calendar
Upcoming local events for military, veterans, first responders and families [more]
Dobbins ARB Hosts 16th Annual Academy Day
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (Dobbins ARB) hosted this year’s annual Academy Day event on Saturday, April 28. The event was sponsored by U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and is the largest of its kind. It has been hosted at Dobbins ARB for more than a decade. Sen. Isakson created Academy Day as a one-stop-shop where Georgia students can learn more about the military service academies as well as the related application process [more]
Recognizing National Police Week Across Metro Atlanta
In recognition of National Police Week (May 13 - May 19), law enforcement agencies from across Metro Atlanta hosted memorial ceremonies to honor and remember officers who have fallen in the line of duty. [more]
