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  • Camaraderie is what retains Citizen Airmen

    As a Citizen Airman, I recently asked myself this important philosophical question: What keeps the volunteer Citizen Airman in uniform? Perhaps a better way of phrasing the same question might be: Exactly what persuades the Citizen Airman to come back for more the next month and month after month? After all, Citizen Airmen already have lots of

  • Letter of Thanks

    Dear: General James Melin Thank you for letting me on base and to speak with Staff Sgt. Jim Stossel (Wing Historian). I want to thank him for his time when I visited him with my Grandpa. I learned some new things about March Air Force Base from him. Thank you a lot for letting me come. I had a fun time talking with him. Sincerely, Karissa G. Age 9

  • Join Toastmasters for personal and professional development

    I've been privileged to be part of two Toastmasters clubs while stationed at the Defense Media Center at March Air Reserve Base (the Dawn Busters and the High Definition Speakers). I'm a charter member of the High Definition Speakers and I recently completed my Competent Communicator award with them. I started in Toastmasters in 2005 as a way to

  • Medical readiness is an individual responsibility

    The 452d Air Mobility Wing completed the switch from the Reserve Component Periodic Health Assessment (RCPHA) to Preventive Health Assessment and Individual Medical Readiness (PIMR) in August of 2008. PIMR is a DoD-wide program that provides commanders at all levels up to the Secretary of Defense real time status of individual medical readiness

  • Cub Scouts thank military member for survival training

    Editor's Note: This letter was sent to the public affairs office to thank TSgt. Raul Quintero, 452nd OSS, who recently spoke to a group of Cub Scouts. To Whom it may Concern: My name is T.J. Wallace and I'm the executive committee chairman for Cub Scouts Pack 543 in Orange, Calif. Every year at one of our camp outs, we try to introduce the boys to

  • Unforgettable experience at base generates comments from other military members

    Editor's Note: Last week, we had a fallen Marine arrive at the base. His family was present upon his arrival. The entire base, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, civilians and contractors lined Graeber Street to pay their final respect to our fallen hero. Below is a string of e-mails we received thanking all those who participated in that tribute.To:

  • Seven ways to green your water

    In recognition of Earth Day which was April 22, learn how to green your water. It seems as though everywhere we turn these days, the idea of being green is center stage. Companies are eager to promote their green products; friends and neighbors strive to live a green lifestyle. But I'd like to discuss another color: blue. Water, so essential to

  • What is Esprit de Corps?

    Esprit de corps (es-pree-deh core) is a French term that means group spirit. It also means good morale, comradeship and having a shared purpose. I like to think that the "spirit" of our service implies devotion and loyalty to the Air Force and our country with a deep emphasis on our history and traditions. You may have heard the term esprit de

  • Letter of Appreciation for Honor Guard

    Editor's Note: The Honor Guard received this letter for their superb performance. Some of your folks performed the flag ceremony at a funeral last Friday for my fiancé's grandfather, Jack Schneider. I wanted to write and let you know that their performance was excellent. Also, their professionalism was unmatched from the funerals I've Attended.

  • HRDC - Think tank’s focus is people & diversity

    What is the Human Resources Development Council (HRDC)? Established in the early 90's by the Air Force Reserve Command's senior leadership, the HRDC was formed to focus much needed attention on people issues, specifically, diversity. The HRDC quickly grew and transformed into an organization to help create and maintain a fully developed, skilled,
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