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Emergency Services Support Team volunteers needed

Posted March 15, 2013 by by Robert J. Kaschak

Seismic activity is no stranger to California, as we were reminded again, March 11, with two mid-morning tremors, initially measuring 5.1 magnitudes, in the Anza and La Quinta areas. Although they were adjusted downward later in the day, the reminder of our vulnerability to such an event is always apparent. March Air Reserve Base is…

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Read Across America: Dr. Seuss National Reading Day

Posted March 15, 2013 by by Darnell Gardner

Approximately 35 Airmen from March Air Reserve Base participated in the 15th annual Read Across America Day program, at the John F. Kennedy Elementary school and four other local schools, March 1. Each member was assigned to several classrooms for a “celebration of reading,” in which they read their favorite children’s book and cast votes for…

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Connelly competitors cook for the trophy

Posted March 15, 2013 by by SGT. Tracy Ellingsen

EL MONTE, Calif. — They are usually the first soldiers to wake up in the morning and the last to go to bed at night. They spend their days in hot kitchens and cold refrigerators, all so their fellow service members can enjoy a hot meal. Recently, one unit of Army cooks got its share…

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News Briefs | March 15, 2013

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JUMP WITH THE SKYHAWKS The Canadian SkyHawks are offering tandem sky dive jumps to Team March members, during the month of April. Participants must be less than six feet tall and 200 pounds or less; anyone 50 or older must be physically cleared to jump with a doctor’s note. If interested please email your name,…

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Snapshots | Construction Update

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The renovation of the March Inn is nearing completion. All major construction projects on the outside are finished, though there are still some minor upgrades on the inside that are being worked. After passing inspection, new furniture will be moved in and the inn’s 25 newly-renovated rooms will be ready for the first overnight guests,…

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News Briefs | March 8, 2013

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FITNESS CENTER OFFERS WEEKLY TRX CLASSES The March Fitness center will be offering free TRX classes on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., in the main gym area. For more information, contact the Fitness Center at 951-655-2284. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD ON-SITE TRAINING Citibank is offering travel card training at March Air Reserve Base, Mar. 12…

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452d Aeromedical Staging Squadron: Our reward is our job

Posted March 8, 2013 by by Darnell Gardner

If the U.S. Armed Forces are to remain the leaders of global engagement, they must maintain a force that stands ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. This type of commitment involves the selfless acts of those whose calling is to serve their country without question or mental reservation. Hardest hit are forces assigned to…

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Dirty Thursday | March 8, 2013

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Colonel Samuel Mahaney, 452d Air Mobility Wing commander, performs a final torque on     C-17 NLG Tie Bolts to 162 ft. lbs with Staff Sgt. John Rey, 452d Maintenance Squadron. The wing commander began what he calls a “Dirty Thursday” program where he works along side Airman, getting his hands and clothes dirty. He…

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Electrifying: Where can I plug in my EV?

Posted March 8, 2013 by by Maj. Jenelle Walden

The goal of a healthy environment, reduced dependence on foreign oil and skyrocketing gas prices has inspired many people and organizations to purchase electric vehicles. The Department of Defense has expanded their fleet of electric vehicles to more than 3,000 cars. As a matter of fact, many members of the Air Force are choosing electric…

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Combat Crew Communications: A small office with a big job

Posted March 1, 2013 by by Darnell Gardner

Our military leaders have determined that the most forthcoming threat to U.S. national security will come from cyberspace. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little stated, while speaking at a press conference held in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 15, 2012, that, “cyber threats are growing at an alarming rate.” He further added that they could threaten the…

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