DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE
AIR FORCE
Marietta, GA
United States
DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE
AIR FORCE
Marietta, GA
United States
Dobbins Air Reserve Base
The Big Square A Way
Base Essentials
Home of the 94th Airlift Wing and Headquarters, 22nd Air Force, in Marietta, GA, about 20 miles northwest of Atlanta. An Air Force Reserve Command base that also hosts Navy, Marine Corps and Georgia National Guard units, alongside Lockheed Martin's Marietta aircraft plant.
Base Details
Type
Air Force Base
Branch
AIR FORCE
Command
AFRC
Status
Reserve/Partial
Est.
October 1, 1941
Acres
2,800
Active Duty
—
Civilian
—
Population
—
Economic Impact
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Dobbins Air Reserve Base History
Named AfterCaptain Charles M. Dobbins, a Marietta native and World War II transport pilot killed in 1943
During World War II, the airfield served as Marietta Army Air Field, where Bell Aircraft assembled B-29 bombers. It became Marietta Air Force Base in 1948 and was renamed Dobbins Air Force Base on Feb. 15, 1950, in honor of Capt. Charles M. Dobbins, a Marietta native killed in 1943. It was redesignated Dobbins Air Reserve Base in 1992 and today hosts the 94th Airlift Wing and Headquarters, 22nd Air Force.
Units Stationed
Unit
Nickname
Type
94th Airlift Wing (AFRC)
94 AW
Wing
94 AW
Wing
Headquarters, 22nd Air Force
22 AF
Other
22 AF
Other
Navy Operational Support Center Atlanta
NOSC Atlanta
Other
NOSC Atlanta
Other
Headquarters, Georgia National Guard
GA NG
Other
GA NG
Other
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Visitor Access
What you need to know to get on Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
REAL ID Required
Sponsor Required
How are you entering the base?
I have a DoD ID / CAC
Active duty, civilian employee, retiree, or dependent.
I'm visiting someone
Sponsored visit — a DoD ID holder will vouch for you.
I need a day pass
No sponsor — process through the Visitor Control Center.
Commercial / Delivery
Truck drivers, contractors, and vendors.
Quick summary
Visitors without a DoD ID need a sponsor to submit a DARB 3 pre-authorization form before the visit, plus a REAL ID-compliant license or passport at the gate. Contact the Visitor Control Center at 678-655-5738.
Guest policy
Guests without a DoD ID card must be pre-authorized by a sponsor through Dobbins Security Forces before they arrive. Sponsors request access for one visitor with the individual pre-authorization form (DARB 3) or for several visitors with the group pre-authorization form, and submit it at Building 866 or by fax to 678-655-5999.
Guests must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another DoD-accepted photo ID, such as a U.S. passport, and may be subject to a background check at the gate. For escort rules and restricted areas, contact the Visitor Control Center at 678-655-5738.
Parking information
Visitors should ask their sponsor or the Visitor Control Center (678-655-5738) where to park for their visit.
On-base driving rules: seatbelts are mandatory, and the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Pedestrians always have the right of way, and Security Forces patrols enforce traffic rules with speed detection devices.
Confirmed November 2, 2026
· Sources: official .mil sites, MilitaryOneSource, base guide
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PCS & Newcomers
Everything you need to know for your move to Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
Welcome center hours and contact details can change. We recommend confirming before you visit or call.
94th Airlift Wing Customer Service
In-Processing
Reservists attending their first Unit Training Assembly (UTA) report to Building 838, Room 2107, by 7:30 a.m. on Saturday for the mandatory Newcomer Orientation. Wear your duty uniform if you have one. If you can't attend, contact Personnel Employment at 678-655-4882 (toll-free 1-888-436-2246, ext. 4882).
Bring an original and one copy of: marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth certificates for dependent children under 21, DD 214, child support papers, bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit, complete addresses for beneficiaries, NGB 22 (National Guard separation), orders for any missing decorations, and military records such as your AF Form 10 and medical and dental records. Copies are not returned.
Breakfast is free on the Saturday of your first UTA, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., at the Dining Hall in Building 813. Bring your military ID or assignment orders.
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Housing & BAH
On-post housing, cost of living, and BAH info for Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
On-Base Housing
Dobbins ARB has no on-base family housing or privatized housing. Service members and families live off base, most often in Marietta, Smyrna and Kennesaw. The Dobbins Inn (Building 800) provides temporary lodging; see PCS & Newcomers for eligibility.
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Where To Live
Dobbins sits between Marietta and Smyrna in Cobb County, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Most members live off base in Marietta, Smyrna or Kennesaw, all within a short drive via I-75 and U.S. 41.
Marietta
The Cobb County seat, Marietta wraps around the north side of Dobbins and centers on the historic Marietta Square, with its restaurants, shops and events. Housing ranges from older in-town neighborhoods to newer subdivisions, and many members choose it for the short drive to base.
Commute: About 10-15 min
Schools: Marietta City Schools (inside city limits); Cobb County School District (outside)
Historic Marietta Square with restaurants, shops, the Earl Smith Strand Theatre and the Marietta Square Farmers Market.
Smyrna
Smyrna borders the south side of Dobbins and offers quick access to I-75 and I-285, which makes it popular with members who also commute into Atlanta. Smyrna Market Village anchors the downtown area, and The Battery Atlanta is a short drive away.
Commute: About 10 min
Schools: Cobb County School District
Smyrna Market Village, Jonquil Park and The Battery Atlanta (home of Truist Park) nearby.
Kennesaw
Kennesaw sits north of Marietta along I-75 and is home to Kennesaw State University and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. It has a suburban feel with plenty of newer subdivisions and shopping around Town Center, and the drive to Dobbins is a bit longer than from Marietta or Smyrna.
Commute: About 20 min
Schools: Cobb County School District
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park trails, Kennesaw State University and Town Center shopping.
Taxes & Finance
State tax policy and financial info for service members at Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
Military Pay
Fully taxed
Retirement Pay
Partially exempt
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
01
Is there on-base housing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base?
No. Dobbins ARB has no on-base family housing. Most members live off base in Marietta, Smyrna or Kennesaw. The Dobbins Inn (Building 800) offers temporary lodging, and eligible reservists can stay there on UTA weekends.
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02
How do I get a visitor pass for Dobbins ARB?
Visitors without a DoD ID card need a sponsor on base. The sponsor submits a DARB 3 pre-authorization form to Security Forces before the visit (in person at Building 866 or by fax to 678-655-5999). Visitors must bring a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or a passport to the gate. For questions, call the Visitor Control Center at 678-655-5738.
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Do I need a REAL ID to get on Dobbins ARB?
Yes, if you don't have a DoD ID card. Visitors 18 and older must show a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another accepted federal ID, such as a U.S. passport, at the gate.
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04
Where do I report for my first UTA at Dobbins?
New 94th Airlift Wing members attend Newcomer Orientation at 7:30 a.m. on the Saturday of the UTA in Building 838, Room 2107. Contact 94th Airlift Wing Customer Service at (678) 655-3835 or 1-888-436-2246, ext. 4880, before your first drill to confirm what to bring.
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05
Can reservists stay on base during drill weekends?
Reservists who live outside the Dobbins commuting area may qualify for government quarters at the Dobbins Inn (Building 800) on the Friday and Saturday nights of a UTA. Check eligibility with Billeting before the UTA at 678-655-4745 or 1-888-436-2246, ext. 4745.
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06
Are there schools on Dobbins ARB?
No. Children attend off-base public schools, either Cobb County School District or, for addresses inside Marietta city limits, Marietta City Schools. Your home address determines which schools your children attend.
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07
What unit is stationed at Dobbins ARB?
The host unit is the Air Force Reserve's 94th Airlift Wing, which flies the C-130H Hercules. Lockheed Martin's Marietta aircraft plant sits next to the base and shares its runway.
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08
What is the closest airport to Dobbins ARB?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the closest commercial airport, about 20 miles southeast of the base. Allow extra time for I-75 and I-285 traffic, especially at rush hour.
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