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Team March hosts Eighteenth Air Force commander for two-day visit

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jacquelyn Estrada Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, commander, 18th Air Force and Chief Master Sgt. Vicki Gamble, command chief, 18th Air Force, congratulate Chief Master Sgt. James Wood, 56th Aerial Port Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, for Wood’s participation in Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. Wood worked relief efforts as an Airman…

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Our land of limitless opportunities

Personal Nguyen family courtesy photo Dr. Nguyen is pictured with his mother, father and brother in 1976, shortly after their arrival to the United States. May is Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For Vietnamese-Americans, this time of year is an anniversary of great importance to us. Most Vietnamese-Americans can trace their presence in the…

U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt Bari Yonkers Salutes & Awards

March security forces awarded AFRC Best Full-Time Unit

U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt Bari Yonkers Staff Sgt. Adrian Salido, installation patrolman, 452nd Security Forces Squadron, checks the identification of a Team March member entering the main gate yesterday. Salido is part of the team of SFS warriors who were recently awarded the 2012 Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Security Forces Full-Time Unit Award…

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Memorial Day: Remember our veterans

SOUTHWEST ASIA — The Civil War ended nearly 150 years ago on May 9, 1865, marking the beginning to a new era. However, many lives were lost during the more-than-four-year war. As a result, three years later, on May 5, 1868, the Grand Army of the Republic established what was then called “Decoration Day.” It…

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Airmen submit innovative ideas by the thousands

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 8,000 money-saving ideas have cascaded into the Pentagon from across the Air Force this month. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer launched the Airmen Powered by Innovation Challenge May 1, challenging uniformed and civilian Airmen to find places to save money across the service, no matter how…

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Military relief organizations and emergency financial help

Posted  March 15, 2013

Sometimes the challenges of life, especially satisfying financial responsibilities during the current fiscal crisis, can become overwhelming. Fortunately, military relief organizations exist to help service members and their families, in every branch of the military, in times of financial emergency. Depending on the circumstances, these organizations can provide interest-free loans, grants, or a combination of…

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News Briefs | March 8, 2013

Posted  March 8, 2013

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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Adjust, Adapt, Flourish

Posted  March 8, 2013

Last night my wife and I watched a movie classic, “A Street Car Named Desire.” I knew about it and of Tennessee Williams, who wrote a play with the same name. As we settled in to enjoy this Hollywood classic, I eventually realized that the reality did not meet my expectations. What was considered a…

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452d Aeromedical Staging Squadron: Our reward is our job

Posted  March 8, 2013

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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Air Force Week kicks off in New York City
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Women’s History Month: Proclamation from the President

Posted  March 8, 2013

For more than two centuries, our Nation has grown under the simple creed that each of us is created equal. It is a notion that makes America unlike any other place on earth — a country where no matter where you come from or what you look like, you can go as far as your…

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Air Force cuts aviation support at public events

Posted  March 8, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Air Force braces for the impact of sequester, leadership has cancelled all aviation support to public events for at least the remainder of the fiscal year and is standing down the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team to save flying hours to support readiness needs. As of Mar. 1, active-duty, Reserve and…

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Arlington Museum showcases military women’s contributions

Posted  March 8, 2013

ARLINGTON, Va. — A living legacy to women who served in all branches of the U.S. military honoring their service and sacrifice, was established inside the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. The museum in the memorial depicts the “duty, honor and pride” of the more than two million women who served to defend the…

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Dirty Thursday | March 8, 2013

Posted  March 8, 2013

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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Moving in right direction with electric government vehicles
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Electrifying: Where can I plug in my EV?

Posted  March 8, 2013

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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Sequestration to affect DOD schools, commissaries

Posted  March 8, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Civilian personnel at Department of Defense Education Activity schools and the Defense Commissary Agency will be affected by sequestration, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said, Mar. 4. The department will struggle to ensure DODEA — which serves 84,000 students at 194 schools — maintains an accredited school year, Little said. “We’re mindful…

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For all on-base emergencies, call 911

The area code for March Air Reserve Base is 951. The DSN prefix is 447.

Chaplain – 655-4105

Civilian Personnel – 655-4076

Commissary – 655-3967

Contracting Office – 655-4042

Education Office – 655-4442

Exchange – 653-3111

Family Readiness and Support – 655-5350

General Old Golf Course – 697-6690

Law Enforcement Desk – 655-2981

Legal Office – 655-4479

Military Personnel Customer Support (and ID card center) – 655-3028

March Field Museum – 902-5949

Pass and Registration – 655-3791 (Visitor’s Center)

Passenger Terminal / Space-A Travel – 655-3214 / 2397
(24-hour flight information ) – 655-2913

Public Affairs – 655-4137

Retiree Affairs Office – 655-4077

For all other phone numbers, call the base directory at 655-1110.


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