The Beacon


Featured Headlines

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joe Davidson Air Force

New commander humbled by base’s history

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joe Davidson Col. Russell Muncy delivers his remarks to a full house during his assumption of command ceremony held at the Cultural Resource Center, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Nov. 23, 2013. Muncy pledged to work with Team March and community members to ensure the base continues to maintain a…

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carrie Peasinger Salutes & Awards

Women Airforce Service Pilots mark 70th anniversary

Today’s military females serve as full-fledged veterans, but it wasn’t always that way. The story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots has been well hidden from most Americans. This year, when the WASPs celebrate their 70th anniversary, it’s time we share their contributions and sacrifices.

U.S. Air Force photo/Linda Welz Local

How are you participating in Black Friday?

Although the economy is less robust than it has been in years past and holiday decorations can be seen in stores before the little ghosts and goblins collect all their candy, shoppers still look to the day after Thanksgiving as the official beginning of the holiday shopping season.

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

Muncy to assume command of 452 Air Mobility Wing

U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Linda Welz Col. Russel Muncy, answers e-mails from his new office in the Hap Arnold House at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Although Muncy officially became the commander on Nov. 3, 2013, his assumption of command ceremony will be tomorrow. Col. Russell Muncy will assume command of the 452nd Air…

U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman World

Riverside Sailor aids in Philippines

U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Justin Peach prepares to drop supplies at Tacloban Air Base from an MH-60S Seahawk during Operation Damayan, Nov. 14, 2013. PHILIPPINE SEA – Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Justin Peach, from Riverside, Calif., has dreamt of being the one to rappel down…

Recent Reactions


All of this week's top headlines to your email every Friday.


 
 

0
comments
Health & Safety

Surviving a wildfire: the aftermath

Posted  July 5, 2013

Despite your best efforts and preparation, you may still be the victim of a wildfire. Of course, your primary concern is survival. If you and your family have made it to this point, you breathe a sigh of relief and utter a silent prayer of thanks. However, now you must deal with the aftermath of…

Full Story »

0
comments
Events

News Briefs July 5, 2013

Posted  July 5, 2013

FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE WALK SCHEDULED There will be a base FOD walk July 10, at 7:15 a.m. Meeting point is flight line side of the previous Air Passenger Terminal building. Please use alternate gates due to construction and bring a plastic trash bag. Carpool as much as possible as parking is very limited. MARCH COMMISSARY…

Full Story »

0
comments
Air Force

Acting Air Force Secretary recounts journey to equality

Posted  July 3, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month event at the Pentagon, the highest-ranking openly gay member of the Defense Department described his experiences witnessing the evolution of the law that banned openly gay service members, from its implementation to its eventual repeal. Acting Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning noted the…

Full Story »

U.S. Air Force courtesy photo
0
comments
Air Force

March Airman jumps at chance to save fledgling red-tailed hawk

Posted  June 28, 2013

U.S. Air Force courtesy photo Senior Airman Rachel Williams holds the fledgling red-tailed hawk she helped save after it fell from a nest atop a 75-foot fuel storage tank. The bird, which is common to this area, was turned over to Wildlife Advocacy Group called Project Wildlife. Since being saved the bird has been taken…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Fighting to be fit: the Total Fitness concept

Posted  June 28, 2013

Fitness means something to every Air Force member, with Fit 2 Fight as the leading doctrine to ensure members receive the most up-to-date information pertaining to health and fitness. To remain mission-ready all members must meet certain standards. While this is nothing new to members, it is a requirement we need to remain conscious of…

Full Story »

Air National Guard photo/Senior Airman Michael Quiboloy
0
comments
Air Force

163d Medical Group treats island locals in joint exercise

Posted  July 5, 2013

Air National Guard photo/Senior Airman Michael Quiboloy Maj. Maria Ignacio, nurse practitioner, 163rd Medical Group, California Air National Guard, March Air Reserve Base, checks local man Ernesto Leano for ear disease using an otoscope at the Iao Intermediate School in Wailuku, Hawaii, last month. More than 500 U.S. service members spread across Hawaii for Tropic…

Full Story »

0
comments
Events

News Briefs July 12, 2013

Posted  July 12, 2013

July/August Airman magazine now available on line FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) — The July/August issue of Airman magazine is now available to download and viewable through a web browser. Celebrate Summer by Fishing For Free Sept. 7 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering anglers a free day of fishing on Saturday, Sept….

Full Story »

130608-F-ZZ926-002
0
comments
Local

New group commander – part-time warrior, boy scout forever

Posted  July 12, 2013

The 452nd Medical Group gained a new commander June 8, when Col. Karl Edelmann stood before members of the group and associated squadrons and accepted the guideon from 452nd AMW Commander Col. Sam Mahaney during a ceremony held at the March ARB Cultural Resource Center.

Full Story »

hrs_130712-D-1234M-001-Beacon
0
comments
DoD

Experts recover military personnel records 40 years after fire

Posted  July 19, 2013

Forty years ago an enormous fire erupted at the National Personnel Records Center in suburban St. Louis. Burning uncontrollably for almost 24 hours, it destroyed some 16 million to 18 million military personnel records including official documents veterans need to apply for the benefits they’ve earned.

Full Story »

0
comments
Events

News Briefs July 19, 2013

Posted  July 19, 2013

July/August Airman magazine now available on line FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) — The July/August issue of Airman magazine is now available to download and viewable through a web browser. Celebrate Summer by Fishing For Free Sept. 7 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering anglers a free day of fishing on Saturday, Sept….

Full Story »

 
 

 

Weather

 

[WeatherSlider] Invalid slider
 

Pick up a copy!

 

Find out where to pick up a print copy of The Beacon in the Moreno Valley area by checking our Distribution List.

 

Local Military Discounts

 

 

Sunday Worship Services

 

452nd Air Mobility A & B UTA

Protestant Services

6:30 – 6:50 a.m.
50th/56th Aerial Port Squadrons
Bldg. 2340

12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Base Chapel, Bldg. 468

 

Contacts

 

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.


Directory powered by Business Directory Plugin