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Rep. Loudermilk will accompany Vice President Mike Pence on Air Force Two on Friday, June 9, 2017, to recognize local military personnel and their families at Dobbins Air Reserve Base.

“Dobbins Air Reserve Base is the world’s foremost multi-service reserve training base,” said Rep. Loudermilk. “Dobbins provides crucial training and support for army, marine, navy, and air force reservists and has a significant economic impact on Georgia’s 11th District. I am honored to join Vice President Mike Pence in recognizing our local military personnel and their families at the base tomorrow.”

WHAT: Dobbins Air Reserve Base Visit

WHEN: Friday, June 9, 2017
11:00 a.m. EST

WHERE: Dobbins Air Reserve Base
Hanger 5
Media Arrival: Dobbins ARB Visitor Center
(Across the street from:1291 Cobb Parkway South)
Marietta, GA 30060

MEDIA SCHEDULE:
*All time is local, EDT

6:00 a.m. Media with satellite trucks must arrive at the Dobbins ARB Main Gate Visitor Center. Before approaching the gate guards, turn right into the Visitor Center parking lot.
• Media will be escorted to the event venue by Dobbins Public Affairs staff.
• Must provide a driver’s license, current registration and insurance for your vehicle. If you have any questions prior to the event, please contact the 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office at 678-655-5055.
8:30–9:30 a.m. All media with handheld cameras/laptops and re-entrance (not satellite trucks) must arrive at Dobbins ARB Main Gate Visitor Center to be shuttled to the site.
11:00 a.m. Air Force 2 arrival
11:25 a.m. Vice President gives remarks
11:40 a.m. Vice President concludes remarks

Additional Information:
• Parking for press (not satellite trucks) is located at Dobbins Visitor Center
• Camera crews may cover AF2 arrival or the Vice President’s remarks. If networks plan to cover both, they must send two separate cameras and crews. Arrival and sweep times apply to all coverage.
• A press riser, camera-quality lighting and a mult will be provided.
• 165 feet of cable needed from satellite trucks to press riser

Coordinate information:
Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Hanger 5
33.9157N and -84.5366W

Camera throw for remarks:
*85 feet*

All press must RSVP to pressrsvp@ovp.eop.gov by 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 9, to request media credentials.

When requesting credentials, the following information must be provided:
Full Name:
Network Affiliation:
Position:
Cell Phone Number:
Email:
Requesting to cover (AF2 Arrival or Remarks):

For any additional questions about the visit, please contact Tyler Teresa at 202-881-7087. Please note: Logistical information provided by the Office of the Vice President.