Dobbins Air Force Base
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Location
1291, Cobb Parkway Southeast, Marietta, Georgia, 30067, United States
Years of Operation
1946-present
Dobbins Air Reserve Base, located in Marietta, Georgia, near Atlanta, is an important installation for the United States Air Force Reserve. Established during World War II in 1943, the base has been instrumental in various military operations and training exercises. Dobbins ARB hosts the 94th Airlift Wing and provides support for Navy and Marine Corps reserve units. The base is also co-located with the Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Company and shares its runways with the civilian Cobb County International Airport, exemplifying a unique integration of military and civilian aerospace activities.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |