California unit launches Air National Guard's first domestic Predator flight

The sounds of cheers and applause filled the air as an MQ-1 Predator from the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing lifted off the runway here at Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) marking the Air National Guard's first Predator flight in the United States. The Predator, an unmanned aerial system

Eagle Scout Overhauls C-141B Starlifter

When deciding on his lasting legacy for his Boy Scout career, never did Jacob Michael Kenneth Medeiros think he would be where he is today, looking at his handy work of overhauling a C-141B Starlifter. The journey, beginning in October 2008, seemed nearly impossible for the 17-year-old Moreno Valley

March Air Reserve Base fire department trains Cal Fire

It was a scenario that would vaporize the cold sweat from a firefighter's forehead. However this time, it was a test for the local Moreno Valley and Riverside Cal Fire firefighters. The exercise was a live ground fire training scenario and the fire is on a mock-up aircraft. The purpose of the

Chiefs’ Group shines troops’ boots

On Saturday, the Chiefs' Group held a boot shine outside the club. The Chiefs enlisted the help of Joey Parker, owner of the Executive Shoe Shine shop. He offered his expertise to help the Chiefs do a successful job. "I specialize in black leather products and the green and beige canvas boots," said

Women’s Army Corps veteran recalls early years of the volunteers

On Sunday CW2 (RET) Mabel Pruett spoke to members of the 358th Civil Affairs brigade. Ms. Pruett was a member of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) prior to its disbandment in 1978. Ms. Pruett was found and invited to speak by Sergeant Winter Davis, 358th Equal Opportunity advisor. "I wanted to do

Making history, keeping commitments: AMDS commander focuses on health care

Since taking command in April 2008 of the 452nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron at March Air Reserve Base, Col. Ron Rondeau can say he's dipped his feet into the water, but it'll be a longtime before he is completely submerged. Not only is Col. Rondeau responsible for maintaining currencies for all 135

Air Force Band of the Golden West Schedule #2

Air Force Band of the Golden West Schedule

March transports M1 Abrams tank for training

The 452d TALCE, along with the 50th and 56th Aerial Port Squadrons and 729th Airlift Squadron, recently uploaded an M1 Abrams Tank onto one of March's C-17s and flew it here. The whole event was "an extraordinary training opportunity," said Senior Master Sgt. James Zubor, Air Transportation

March members inspire kids to read

More than 40 members from March ARB participated in Read Across America. It's a national day celebrating and promoting reading and is sponsored by the National Education Association and the California Teachers Association. The goal is to inspire children to read and create enthusiasm for reading.