The world’s fastest aviators swing by the March Museum

Retired Lt. Col. Gerald Glasser, former SR-71 Blackbird pilot, addresses a crowd of spectators at the March Field Air Museum presentation of the SR-71, the world’s fastest aircraft, April 6 and 7. Glasser, along with other former Blackbird pilots delivered a host of memorable events, spoke of little-known facts about the aircraft and mingled with the visitors. The pilots were on hand for the popular annual two-day event, which continues to draw larger and larger audiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Davidson)

Retired ‘crew dogs’ keep Norton’s legacy alive

The flight suit of the first female aircraft commander, Lt. Col. Kathy La Sauce, adorns a mannequin at the new Norton Air Force Base Museum. (Photo byScott Johnston)

Team March members jump with Les SkyHawks

Master Sgt. Kelly Lundgrin, 452 Air Mobility Wing is shown how to properly exit the airplane door prior to taking her turn at skydiving with the Les SkyHawks, April 2. The SkyHawks are the Canadian Army’s premier parachute demonstration team,that travels to Perris, Calif., to practice their skydiving skills and routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darnell Gardner)

Team March members jump with Les SkyHawks

Maj. Amber Marcella, 452d Air Mobility Wing, free falls at 120 miles per hour during her tandem jump with the Sky Hawks, April 2.The SkyHawks are the Canadian Army’s premier parachute demonstration team, that travels to Perris, Calif., yearly to practice skydiving skills and routines. (Photo courtesy of SkyHawks)

March ARB triumphs over IG team

The 452d Air Mobility Wing leadership used an unconventional commander's call to recognize teams and individuals on their performance during the Operational Readiness and Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspections. Col. Samuel Mahaney (pictured), commander; Col. James Finney, vice commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Ericka Kelly, command chief, beat the unofficial Air Mobility Command Inspector General basketball team to represent the wing's recent, successful completion of both inspections. (U.S. Air Force photos by Master Sgt. Linda Welz)

Prepare to survive: Building an earthquake kit

Prepare to survive: Building an earthquake kit (Photo courtesy of FEMA)

March Outreach: Cadets securing the Air Force of tomorrow

Cadet Brian Poon, “Fighting Fifty-fifth,” University of California, Los Angeles, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, tries his skills at controlling the Explosive Ordinance Disposal bomb robot during a base tour, March 28. Cadets received an inside look at the operations of March Field to attain a better grasp of what future awaits them in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darnell Gardner)

March Outreach: Cadets securing the Air Force of tomorrow

Cadets from the “Fighting Fifty-fifth,” University of California, Los Angeles, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps debus in route to the first stop on their base tour, March 28. The cadets received briefings on the aircraft capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III, KC-135 Stratotanker and alert F-16 Fighting Falcons. In addition to the static displays, cadets visited the March Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight and Security Forces Squadron to learn about their missions and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darnell Gardner)

4th Air Force spring cleaning:

Lt. Col. Rick Wilson, left, and Col. Jeffrey Robertson replace the welcome mat after a thorough washing, during the 4th Air Force spring cleaning day, March 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darnell Gardner)

4th Air Force spring cleaning

Shown from left to right, Tech. Sgt. Susy Granillo, Beverly Bone, Senior Master Sgt. Tasha Freeman and Master Sgt. Teresa Bertani team up to put a “shine” on the 4th Air Force placard, during their spring cleaning event, March 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darnell Gardner)

California Guard participates in rough and rugged team building

The California National Guard competed at the Southern California Glen Helen Raceway, in a six-hour motocross endurance relay race, March 10. Maj. Jon Dahl, 147th Combat Communications Squadron, hands over the team’s dirt bike to Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Garcia, 163d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, for continued nonstop racing action. Master Sgt. Eric Viamonte, 163d AMXS and Staff Sgt. Stephen Bucaro, 147th CCS, shown making mechanical adjustments to the bike. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

Teen Leadership Summit

Teen Leadership Summit

Read Across America: Dr. Seuss National Reading Day

Staff Sgt. Joshua Tovar, 452d Aerial Port Support Flight said, “As members of the military we are in a unique position to make a positive impact on the youth and children in our community and it is important that we do so.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Darnell Gardner)

Emergency Services Support Team volunteers needed

Emergency Services Support Team volunteers needed

March VITA center: Offering members free first-rate tax service

Col. Samuel Mahaney (right), commander, 452d Air Mobility Wing, officially opened the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance center after the ceremonial ribbon-cutting and handshake with the director of the VITA center, Gabriel Verhage, Feb. 14. The tax center will process and E-file all March members’ federal and state returns, free of charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darnell Gardner)

Introducing the 452 Maintenance Ops Squadron Rising Six

Members of the 452d Maintenance Operations Squadron Rising Six gather to discuss items concerning upcoming squadron activities. Seated from the left are Tech. Sgt. Araceli Saucedo, Senior Airmen Elizabeth Silva, Staff Sgt. James Marquez, Senior Airman Ruth Every and Staff Sgt. Robert Rurup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darnell Gardner)

March Exchange employee devotes lifetime to serving troops

Maria Beightol a long-time March Exchange associate, reviews merchandise with vendor, Ryan Lennox, Feb. 5, at the Main Exchange. Beightol’s career spans more than four decades. (U.S. Air Force by Linda Welz)

163d RW Air National Guard of the Year Winners

California Air National Guard - Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year Master Sgt. Jennifer Oberg, 163rd Reconnaissance Wing, 163rd Maintenance Group (Left to right) Brigadier General Jon K. Kelk, Commander, California Air National Guard; Major General Lawrence A. Haskins, Commander, California Army National Guard; Major General David S. Baldwin, The Adjutant General, California Military Department; Master Sgt. Jennifer Oberg, 163rd Reconnaissance Wing, 163rd Maintenance Group, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year; Sergeant Major Bryan B. Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Command Sergeant Major William Clark Jr., State Senior Enlisted Advisor, California National Guard. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. David Buttner)

Wing members make a difference in the local community

Members of the 452d Air Mobility Wing Top Three and March Air Reserve Base chapter of the Air Force Sergeant’s Association, routinely partner with local organizations, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, to provide low-cost housing for those in need. Over the years, the military community has donated many personnel-hours to building and rebuilding homes for qualifying individuals. (Courtesy photo by Jim Almgren)

Car care because we care

Tech. Sgt. Crystal Goff, March Airman & Family Readiness Center, hands Airman 1st Class Andrew Beardsley, 912th Air Refueling Squadron, a voucher under the Car Care Because We Care program, Jan. 14. The program is designed to ease the financial impact of deployments on Air Force families by providing a cash-equivalent voucher for basic maintenance service on the member’s primary vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darnell Gardner)

TRX Suspension Training System in Place

Staff Sgt. Brandon Lopez, 452d Force Support Squadron, participates in the gym’s new TRX Suspension Training System certification course at the March Gym, Jan. 4. The 20-foot suspension system allows the user to work upper and lower body as well as core muscles using his or her own body weight by hooking TRX straps to the suspension frame and performing various strength workouts. (U. S. Air Force photo)

Civilian of the Quarter, Third Quarter

William Bartlett 452d Maintenance Squadron Civilian of the Quarter Third Quarter

Decorating for the holidays

Members of the Moreno Valley Military Affairs Committee (MAC) decorate the 729th Airlift Squadron's crew lounge for the commander's holiday party held in December. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Crusher)

Decorating for the holidays

Members of the Moreno Valley Military Affairs Committee (MAC) decorate the 729th Airlift Squadron's crew lounge for the commander's holiday party held in December. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Crusher)