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Fit-to-Fight: Breaking in the new running track

The new base track was host to an inaugural run April 11, as Team March members joined the boss to officially open the half-mile-circumference oval. Pictured from left are Col. Samuel Mahaney, 452d Air Mobility Wing commander, Col. Timothy McCoy, 452d Mission Support Group commander, Chris Mahaney, Lt. Col. Scipiaruth Curtis, 452d Air Mobility Wing…

U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Deric Prescott Health & Safety

Don’t Surf and drive.

U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Deric Prescott March Air Reserve Base legal office intern, Michael Cullen, is caught texting while driving by Staff Sgt. David Shore, legal specialist. California traffic laws prohibits cell phone usage while operating a vehicle – this also applies to drivers operating vehicles on March ARB. It is illegal to use a…

Courtesy photo Masrwe Sgt. Darryl Willingham, first sergeant, 452d Salutes & Awards

2012-2013 Los Angeles County Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

Courtesy photoMasrwe Sgt. Darryl Willingham, first sergeant, 452d Aeromedical Staging Squadron, received the Los Angeles County Community Volunteer of the Year Award, March 23. Willingham volunteers as a drill sergeant at a youth camp focused on bettering the lives of at-risk youth in Los Angeles county. The annual Los Angeles County Community Volunteer of the…

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Institute Chooses DOD Imagery for Cemetery Plaza Project

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Five pictures taken by Defense Department photographers have been selected to be a part of the Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Fla. The images competed with the work of some of the finest, award-winning photographers in the world, to get their shots of the U.S. military included in…

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Presidential Proclamation — Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2013

Each May, our Nation comes together to recount the ways Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders helped forge our country.

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Heeeeerrrreee’s Johnny: ‘Lost’ Johnny Carson film discovered by DOD

Posted  October 5, 2012

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Once thought to be lost, a film reel containing clips of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, was discovered in a military visual information storage facility ...

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March Field prepares for Fire Prevention Week 2012

Posted  October 5, 2012

March Field will be observing Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7 to 13. This year’s theme is, ‘Be Rabbit Ready,’ which is an accurate comparison to just how quickly you and your family should exit your house in case of a fire – once the smoke alarm sounds, you only have a few minutes to get…

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5-year clock puts re-employment rights in jeopardy

Posted  October 5, 2012

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Eleven years ago many of us took off our suits, welder’s masks, gloves, donned our uniforms and went off to defend our nation following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. We did not know what the future would hold. Our employers told us to go, do our duty. We…

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A day at the beach turns into a life saving event

Posted  September 28, 2012

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Dangerous waves and inexperienced swimmers are not the ideal mix, especially during the holiday weekends. ...

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AF Reserve commander praises total force

Posted  September 28, 2012

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Air Force Reserve Command’s highest ranking officer discussed the virtues of total force integration in remarks at the 2012 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Sept. 18. Lt. Gen. James Jackson, chief of Air Force Reserve and the Air Force Reserve Command commander, described successes ranging from…

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News Briefs | September 28, 2012

Posted  September 28, 2012

INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL SEASON BEGINS IN OCTOBER The final Intramural Basketball meeting will be held Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. in Building 430. Please bring your letter of intent and rosters to the meeting. For more information contact Pam Smith at 951-655-2668, or email at pamela.smith@march.af.mil. NEXT BUNDLES FOR BABIES CLASS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER The Airman…

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A day for Constitutional conversation

Posted  September 28, 2012

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Sept. 17, 2012, marked the 225th anniversary of the signing of America’s Constitution. As federal employees, we commemorate that anniversary with Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. This day was established to ensure all federal agency employees have the opportunity to learn more about America’s great charter, the U.S….

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Bringing the Haps back to the Hap Arnold club

Posted  September 28, 2012

The Hap Arnold Club has an appointment for a total makeover. Team March members, which include Reserve, Guard, active duty, family members and retirees ...

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452 AMW goes to war

Posted  September 28, 2012

GULFPORT, Miss. — Last week, various units from the 452nd Air Mobility Wing joined the 445th Airlift Wing to become the 132nd Air Expeditionary Wing ...

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Financial Facts

Posted  September 28, 2012

Due to a successful Defense Travel System computer lab session held during the September Unit Training Assembly, financial services has decided to continue offering the sessions during UTA weekends. Lab sessions will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 466. These sessions are for any member who has issues with DTS or…

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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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