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September 2015: The year in review

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U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kevin Mitterholzer U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kevin Mitterholzer

Tech. Sgt. Hector Cabrera, Combat Arms instructor, 452nd Security Forces Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, gives instructions to members participating in target shooting at the Combat Arms training facility, Sept. 12, 2015. Members in attendance were part of the first qualifying class at the newly opened Combat Arms training facility on base.

U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Rosales U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Rosales

Frank Brown (left) and Perry Pursell toss toilet paper rolls into a cardboard toilet at the Mr. Stinky Challenge, a lodging-related game held during March Inn’s Employee Appreciation Day, Sept. 18. The event will be held annually to give employees a break, and to give management the opportunity to show its appreciation to its staff.

August 2015: The year in review

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U.S. Air Force photo/Megan Crusher U.S. Air Force photo/Megan Crusher

U.S. Army vehicles are staged on the March Field tarmac Aug. 5, 2015, in preparation for transportation to Fort Irwin, California, via airlift as part of Joint Operations Access Exercise (JOAX) 2015, Operation DRAGON SPEAR. March Field personnel provided its Army brethren a staging location for aircraft, vehicles and personnel during the week-long exercise.

U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Roy Santana U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Roy Santana

The bulk of the 4th Combat Camera squadron’s camera and support equipment is loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III at March Air Reserve Base, Aug., 3, 2015. The 15 pallets, worth about $4 million weighs in at 39,460 lbs. (19.73 tons) and completely fills the C-17s cargo compartment and is bound for Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Although the 4th Combat Camera was inactivated on July 31, 40 members will be assigned as IMAs to the 3rd Combat Camera Squadron at Lackland. The process is in motion to stand the unit back up as a classic association unit of the 3 CTCS in October 2016.

July 2015: The year in review

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Capt. Malia Hoffmann and her grandfather, Oscar Hoffmann, a WWII veteran, prepare to depart for Washington, D.C. on an Honor Flight. The Hoffmanns traveled with approximately 84 other veterans and their dependents to visit the war memorials while bonding with each other.

U.S. Air National Guard photo/Senior Airman Michael Quiboloy U.S. Air National Guard photo/Senior Airman Michael Quiboloy

Col. Dana Hessheimer, commander, 163rd Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, March Air Reserve Base, receives the new wing guidon during an official re-designation ceremony on base Saturday, July 11, 2015. The former 163rd Reconnaissance Wing received the official orders to re-designate its name on July 1, 2015, by the order of the Secretary of the Air Force to fall in line with the term the active Air Force has adopted for its MQ-9 Reaper units.

June 2015: The year in review

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Maj. Glenn ‘Tony’ Wright, 452nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, stands amid rubble in the nation of Nepal while deployed there following a devastating earthquake in April 2015. Wright is an engineer, and an Urban Search and Rescue Specialist (USAR) for the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) California Task Force 2 (CA-TF2), one of only two international USAR teams deployable from the U.S.

U.S. Air Force photo/Linda Welz U.S. Air Force photo/Linda Welz

Engineer Mark Hanenberger, March Field Emergency Fire Services, March Air Reserve Base, shows the gloves he keeps in his personal vehicle in case of an emergency, which proved to be the case when he came across a multi-vehicle traffic accident June 4, 2015. Hanenberger assisted on scene until local authorities arrived.

May 2015: The year in review

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U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Russell S. McMillan U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Russell S. McMillan

Team March Airmen and members from an elite 57-person team, known as the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 (CA-TF2), load equipment on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at March ARB, Calif., April 26, 2015. The CA-TF2 team, sponsored by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Calif., was activated by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance on Sunday to deploy to Nepal in support of earthquake emergency rescue operations.

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Capt. Jennifer Covington, 163rd Reconnaissance Wing, and her daughters place flags at Riverside National Cemetery for the Flag for Every Hero Memorial Day event. Flags remain in place throughout the holiday weekend.

April 2015: The year in review

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U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Russell McMillan U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Russell McMillan

Dads and daughters dance the night away at the first Team March Father/Daughter Masquerade Ball, Saturday, April 11, 2015. Organizers plan to make the ball an annual event to raise funds for Team March members and local charities.

U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Perry Covington U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Perry Covington

Master Sgt. James Bode, Air Reserve Technician and dedicated crew chief, 752nd Aerospace Maintenance Squadron, March Field, runs through some routine maintenance checks on his KC-135 Stratotanker. Because of his outstanding work, Bode was awarded the Air Force Reserve Command’s 2014 Chief Master Sgt. Thomas N. Barnes Award as the Crew Chief of the Year.

March 2015: The year in review

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U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Perry Covington U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Perry Covington

Master Sgt. Michael Vo, loadmaster, 729th Airlift Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, reads “Green Eggs and Ham,” by Dr. Seuss, to students at Seneca Elementary School, Moreno Valley, Monday, March 2, during Read Across America. The school participates in the annual event to celebrate the birthday of the famous author, whose full name was Theodor Seuss Geisel.

U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Russell McMillan U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Russell McMillan

1st Lt. Robert Bayer, pilot, 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, California, compares photos with a civilian employer during a bosslift flight aboard a 452nd Air Mobility Wing KC-135 Stratotanker as part of the wing’s Employer Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 7, 2015. The 912 ARS is a reverse associate squadron at March Field teaming with the Reserve 336 ARS as a model for Total Force Integration at its finest.

February 2015: The year in review

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U.S. Air Force photo/Megan Crusher U.S. Air Force photo/Megan Crusher

Col. Russell Muncy, commander, 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, California, and U.S. Congressman Ken Calvert, California’s 42nd district, unveil C-17 original nose art, created by Shayne Meder, Feb. 19, 2015 at a ceremony on base. The C-17, named The Spirit of Ronald Reagan, was the last C-17 delivered to March Field and the first C-17 there to receive nose art.

U.S. Air Force photo / Megan Crusher U.S. Air Force photo / Megan Crusher

Eliot M. Cooper (center), assistant fire chief and C. Christianson (left), assistant chief of training, give Patrick Reitz, fire chief, Idyllwild Fire Protection District, a tour of the March FES facility Feb. 19, and highlight one of their newest firefighting weapons, the Rapid Intervention Vehicle. The RIV carries 400 gallons of water, has two tanks of foam and is able to go 70 miles per hour at full speed. Its main purpose is to get to the scene and start putting water on the fire quickly to help create an exit path for people, Christianson said.

January 2015: The year in review

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(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston/Released) (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston/Released)

A March KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog Jan. 30, 2015. The A-10s are providing combat air support in Iraq for Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. Coalition aircraft have been conducting air strikes against the Da’esh since August 2014.

163rd Security Forces Squadron courtesy photo 163rd Security Forces Squadron courtesy photo

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter rests on its side at Ramona Airport, Ramona, California, Jan. 20, 2015, after crashing. Seven Airmen from the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing’s Security Forces Squadron, California Air National Guard, March Air Reserve Base, responded to the incident to provide assistance in securing the scene and preventing disturbance of the wreckage.

News Briefs 12/18/2015

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FINAL 2015 BEACON

This is the final Beacon issue for 2015. The next one will be a 2015 year-in-review and will hit the stands on Jan 8, 2016. The Beacon staff thanks you for all the input provided this year and wish you all safe and happy holidays! We look forward to your stories in 2016. Let’s make it a great year for Team March!

COMMISSARY GIVEAWAY, SANTA VISITS DEC. 21

The March Commissary is hosting Santa Claus on Monday, Dec. 21 from 1-2 p.m. and again from 4-5 p.m. for pictures and visits with kids of all ages. They will also be having hourly drawing for prizes for kids 12 and under from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Winners must be present. 

OEF/OIF (SOCAL VETS) SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Full scholarships are available to Southern California OEF/OIF Veterans to learn Transcendental Meditation. If you are interested in reducing stress, improving the quality of your sleep, and enjoying better relationships, the David Lynch Foundation is offering a limited number of free courses in the evidence-based Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique to OEF/OIF veterans in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Through a generous grant from the David Lynch Foundation, you will be able to learn the technique that has been proven to relieve symptoms of PTSD and major depression, and develop greater resilience to stress. The four-day course consists of a 90-minute class each day, and then the technique is practiced for 20 minutes, twice a day. No change in beliefs or lifestyle is needed to learn TM.

Statics

• Evidence-based: More than 340 published studies document its effectiveness

• Simple to learn: Accessible to both civilian and military practitioners—standardized instruction ensures consistent results

• Easy to practice: Does not involve concentration or controlling the mind—difficult practices for those suffering intrusive thoughts and flashbacks

• Confidential and portable: Can be practiced privately, anywhere, at any time

OEF/OIF veterans interested in securing a scholarship should contact Kathy Connor at Kathy@davidlynchfoundation.org or call her at 212-644-9880 ext. 209. Funding for these scholarships is limited, so applications to take advantage of this special opportunity are extremely time-sensitive.

COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN EXTENDED

The Combined Federal Campaign is currently underway and has been extended to Dec. 31. To donate, visit cfcofgreatersocal.org. The online CFC site provides you the ability to look up both SoCal local charities as well as universal charities. Additionally, it allows you to place your pledge online through automatic pay deductions making the entire campaign paperless. If you have any questions regarding CFC, please go through your unit/group level CFC reps. Let’s all work together to show the community how much the 452 AMW cares!

SARC HOSTS FREE MIND BODY RESILIENCY CLASSES

Are you interested in learning more about the Mind and Body connection and how this can promote better overall health? Then come join the interactive and informational series of one-hour classes based on the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine’s Resilient Warrior. Classes are scheduled on the A and B Unit Training Assemblies through September 2016. Topics for the six-part series include

– Stress Reactions and Relaxation Response

– Getting Good Sleep

– Mindfulness and a Positive State of Mind

– Yin and Yang of Resiliency

– Yoga & Journaling

– Social Connections & Communication

Time and Location:

UTA Sundays, 11 a.m. – noon

Bldg. 470, room 205   

Contact frank.pavone@us.af.mil or 655-4551 for more information. No reservation required.

COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN EXTENDED

The Combined Federal Campaign is currently underway and has been extended to Dec. 31. To donate, visit cfcofgreatersocal.org. The online CFC site provides you the ability to look up both SoCal local charities as well as universal charities. Additionally, it allows you to place your pledge online through automatic pay deductions making the entire campaign paperless. If you have any questions regarding CFC, please go through your unit/group level CFC reps. Let’s all work together to show the community how much the 452 AMW cares!

REGISTER FOR YELLOW RIBBON EVENTS

Upcoming dates for Yellow Ribbon events are Jan. 29-31; Feb 19-21; and Mar 18-20. The December, January and February Yellow Ribbon events are now open for registration for eligible members. For more formation, contact 1st Lt. Shelley Lawrence, your 452nd Air Mobility Wing Yellow Ribbon representative, for details at 951-655-4615.

MARCH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SEEKS COUNSELORS

The March EO office is looking for ARTs/civilians interested in training to serve as Collateral Equal Opportunity counselors. This is an additional duty appointment. The Collateral EO counselors serve as a bridge between civilian employees and management for informal complaints concerning discrimination. Applicants should be at ease with oral and written communication to all pay grades, and have the ability to remain neutral while performing his or her duties. The additional duty will not exceed 20 percent of the counselor’s primary job duties. Applicants range from GS-05 to GS-12 or equivalent. Primary supervisor concurrence required. Training is required, with the date/time to be determined. If interested, contact Ms. Paula Greenhaw, paula.greenhaw@us.af.mil, Maj. Nixomar Santiago, nixomar.santiago@us.af.mil.

MARCH TICKETS & TOURS

Amusement Park Specials

Castle Park: $16 per person includes unlimited rides, water park access, miniature golf and the new Sky Rider.

Disney 3-Day Park Hopper military special: $130 per person (adult/child)

Discount Movie Tickets

Available for only $10 each and valid for Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Cinemas.

Hotel Discounts

Receive 10% off any Best Western and 15% off any Choice Hotel

Visit the Tickets & Tours page at MarchFSS.com and download the Discount Ticket Price List for a full list of discounts tickets prices, hotel discounts and special promotions. Call Tickets & Tours at 951-655-4123 for more information.

LEARN TO FLY WITH THE AERO CLUB

The March Aero Club offers flight training (flying, private license, ground school, instrument training) at very reasonable rates including a pay-as-you-go plan with zero down. Visit Hangar 355 on base or call 951-655-3875 for more information.

OUTDOOR REC EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Outdoor Recreation has a variety of equipment for rent such as camping gear, water sports equipment, bicycles, and trailers to carry it all! Special orders for Callaway, Odyssey, Cleveland, Never Compromise, Nike, Bag Boy, Sun Mountain and Staff golf equipment are also available.  Download the full equipment rental price list at MarchFSS.com, call 951-655-2816 or come on by for more information.

FITNESS CENTER NEWS

The March Fitness Center has received the Wellbeats Virtual Group Fitness Kiosk. This kiosk allows members to participate in virtual fitness classes.

Daily Wellbeats Fitness Schedule is:

Mondays: 11 a.m. — REV (spin); 12 p.m. — Pilates

Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m. –  Kinetics; 12:15 p.m. — Fit for Duty

Wednesdays: 11 a.m. — V.I.B.E./Strength Training; 12:15 p.m. — Core

Thursdays: 11 a.m. — REV (spin); 12 p.m. — Fit for Duty; 12:15 p.m. – Pilates

Fridays: 10 a.m. — V.I.B.E./Zumba; 11:15 a.m. — Pilates

UTA Saturdays: (A UTA) 5 p.m. — Virtual Strength “Fit for Duty;” (B UTA) 5-7 p.m. — Pick-up Basketball

Additional opportunities for fitness:

Dec. 15: 2 x 2 Holiday Volleyball Tournament begins. Tourney runs Dec. 15-16 beginning at 11 a.m. (No Battle Ropes classes on these days)

Dec. 18: Holiday Zumbathon from 10 a.m. – noon

Jan. 4: Biggest Luzer Wellness competition begins.

Jan 14: Happy New Year 5K Run/Walk, 11 a.m., across from base ops/control tower

Mon/Wed at 11:30 a.m. – Battle ropes training (canceled on Dec. 9 & 16)

UTA weekends at 7 a.m.: Wellbeats Fit for Duty

Coming in 2016: GORUCK event; Armed Forces 5K Run; annual golf tournament

Call the Fitness & Sports center at 951-655-2292 to sign up or for more information on these programs.

GRILL NIGHT AT SALLY’S ALLEY

Every Wednesday night starting at 4 p.m., Sally’s Alley is open for business with Grill Night. For more information, call them at 951-653-2121.

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