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  • Moreno Valley Chamber recognizes Team March

    The Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized several airman from March Air Reserve Base in support of their new Military Appreciation program. The program finds one airman each month to recognize in front of local civic leaders."It's a great program," said MSgt. Neil Ballecer. "It really gives

  • Total Force medical team transports Sailor home

    When a 34-year-old Navy sailor suffered multiple traumatic injuries during a mission in Syria, a Total Force team of medical professionals and Mobility Airmen sprung into action, intent on saving the life of a fellow service member.The sailor suffered injuries while performing improvised explosive

  • Air Force Marathon to feature MQ-9 Reaper

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – The MQ-9 Reaper has been selected as the featured aircraft for the 2018 Air Force Marathon.  Built by General Atomics Aviation Systems Inc., the Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely-piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against

  • Air Force announces change to deployments

    Washington (AFNS) -- The Air Force announced another milestone under the chief of staff’s number two focus area: Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams. Airmen deploying on individual taskings will now deploy in teams of three or more. This move will provide mutual support during the entire

  • March Airmen take home gold at Judo Winter Nationals

    March Air Reserve Base had two of its Airman compete at the USJA/ USJF Judo Winter Nationals December 9, at Azusa Pacific University's Felix Event Center, in Azusa, Ca.  Approximately 700 competitors from all over the country as well as different parts of the world such as Europe, Asia, South

  • CHRISTMAS PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

    It seems to happen every year. Thanksgiving sneaks up on us and right behind it comes Christmas. Whether it’s your tradition to celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, another faith tradition or simply to celebrate the holiday season, it seems like just yesterday when we were celebrating this special season

  • 163rd blazes a DOMOPS trail with MQ-9 fire missions

    MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CALIF.—When the California Air National Guard’s 163rd Attack Wing joined the fight against the Thomas Fire ravaging nearby Ventura County, the mission hit close to home, literally and figuratively.  After years in the heat of battle and the conflagration of foreign wars, the

  • Rosie the Riveter honored at March ARB

    When Elinor Otto enters a room, her orange hair might be the first thing noticed, but her energy, joy, and sense of humor quickly supersede. Despite turning down an opportunity to be an actor as a young woman, according to John Perry, her grandson, she has now reached celebrity status. Otto has

  • TDY provides 912th Airman opportunity to know each other better

    On November 13, 2017, The 912th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) at March Air Reserve Base received a late notice maintenance tasking to Hawaii. Ten members of the 912 Air Refueling Squadron would be needed to backfill another unit for the next two weeks. The tasking required a wide range of mechanics

  • Rosie the Riveter’ inspires youth

    MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. -- Ms. Elinor Otto affectionately known as ‘Rosie the Riveter’ will fly with the Airman and Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing teaching young students to become the ‘Rosies’ of the future. The filight will take place December 18, from 9:00 a.m. to