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Pacing program embodies Wingman concept

U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David House Staff Sgt Joey William, 452 Force Support Squadron (right) helps fellow Airmen keep pace during a timed run at the March ARB running track, June 28. William is one of several volunteers who provides motivation to runners as part of the Rising Six pacing program. Airmen at March…

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They took a brave path to the United States

U.S. Navy Photo/Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Harrington Jimmy Truong (sitting) and Vien Do escaped from Vietnam and found their way to the U.S. before eventually landing Information Technology jobs at the AFN Broadcast Center at March Air Reserve Base. Getting a job with the U.S. Department of Defense was far easier for three…

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Service to the Community: Team March

As my three years serving as the Active Duty Staff Judge Advocate for March Air Reserve Base comes to an end, I am reminded of how lucky I have been to be part of not just Team March, but living in a community that understands the importance of the military and has deep respect and admiration for what the military does.

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452 AMS captain to receive prestigious nursing honor

The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) recently announced that 452d Aerospace Medicine Squadron (AMS) Clinical Nurse, Capt. Marlon Garzo Saria, secretary of the ONS Board of Directors, was selected by the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) for induction as a Fellow in the academy.

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Familiar American Forces Network voice leaving airwaves

American Forces Network Television (AFN TV) is going to start sounding a lot different this August. Viewers will no longer hear the familiar, mellow baritone of Eric Tassill saying what’s coming up on AFN TV. He’s retiring.

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Carter: Review Reveals Sequestration’s Flaws

Posted  August 9, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Strategic Choices and Management Review has shown that a strategic approach to cutting the department’s budget can’t meet the schedule set by full sequestration, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter told Congress today. The review, ordered by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, was partly an examination of the Defense Department’s strategic options under…

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News Briefs August 9, 2013

Posted  August 9, 2013

March Clinic Closed During Sept. Joint UTA The Clinic will be closed during the joint UTA, Sept. 7. Members deploying in September must take care of their medical processing needs during the August UTA’s. For more information call 951-655-7793. Celebrate Summer by Fishing For Free Sept. 7 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering anglers a…

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Dirty Thursday brings 452 AMW/CC to Battlefield Forensics

Posted  August 2, 2013

U.S. Air Force photos/Tech. Sgt. Christine Jones U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Brasier, photojournalist, 4th Combat Camera Squadron, collects evidence during Battlefield Forensics Training with Col. Samuel Mahaney, Commander, 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., July 25, 2013. Manahey spends “Dirty Thursdays” with units in his wing, doing their everyday jobs,…

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Pentagon Spokesman: Public Affairs must change with times

Posted  August 2, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Defense Department is facing a once-in-a-generation change, and its public affairs practitioners around the world need to communicate that change clearly, the Pentagon’s chief spokesman said today. George Little, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, spoke to commissioned, enlisted, civilian and contract employee defense public affairs professionals gathered…

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March Air Reserve Base youth wins coveted 2013 award

Posted  August 2, 2013

Courtesy Photo 17-year-old Austin McCoy accepts his award for Air Force Reserve Command’s Youth of the Year, 2013 from Maj. Gen. Alfred J. Stewart, commander, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Randolph, Texas. Austin received his award for his extensive volunteer work, philanthropic aspirations and involvement in activities as an Eagle Scout Austin…

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Air Force Sergeants’ Association present at March

Posted  August 2, 2013

Courtesy Photo Chief Master Sergeant Jeffrey Foreman, Division Six president of the Air Force Sergeants’ Association, administers the organizational oath to newly-elected officers of the AFSA March ARB, Chapter F1360 earlier this year. From left to right are chapter president; Master Sgt. Javier Murillo, secretary/treasurer, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Armstrong, trustee of membership; Senior Master Sgt….

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Services continue efforts to open combat jobs for women

Posted  August 2, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Defense Department continues working toward its goal of ensuring the mission is met with fully qualified and capable personnel, regardless of gender, the Pentagon’s director of officer and enlisted personnel management said here yesterday. Speaking at a House Armed Services Committee subcommittee hearing on women in service, Juliet Beyler said the…

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Health & Safety

Building muscle without meat – moving towards plant based dieting

Posted  August 2, 2013

The combination of fitness and nutrition are both important components that help Airmen reach and remain fit-to-fight....

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Be cyber aware for cyber readiness

Posted  August 2, 2013

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J., The Defense Information Systems Agency will conduct an in-depth Command Cyber Readiness Inspection at March ARB Aug. 12-16 on behalf of United States Cyber Command. The inspection is designed to test network computer users’ technical and operational adherence to standard practices and policies. Simply put, it’s an Operational Readiness Inspection equivalent…

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Chaplain’s Corner

Posted  August 2, 2013

At some point in our lives, our hearts are unexpectedly awakened…by a dream. I’m not just talking about some ordinary dream consisting of illogical and random scenarios in the middle of the night; but a vision or glimpse of something that speaks directly to YOU, as if you are getting a piece of something that…

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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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