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  • National Anthem has meaning and memories

    While on base, it is customary to stop your car and sit still while the National Anthem is playing. But as I hear the opening trumpet start, I pull to the side, turn my vehicle off, and I get out. Without fail, I notice the people around me sitting in their vehicles staring at me. More than likely they are asking themselves, "What is this guy

  • Verne Orr’s wife expresses gratitude

    Dear General Melin,   All in attendance at the December 7 memorial service for my husband Secretary Verne Orr have remarked about it being the best life tribute service they've ever witnessed. While the program included dear family and close friends who contributed with deeply meaningful tributes, the presence and contributing roles of the Air
  • Michelle Lemoine, Visterra Credit Union’s business development director, presents a $1,000 check for Operation Warm Heart to Brig. Gen. James Melin, 452 AMW commander, in December at the base. Each year, Visterra has donated funds to help brighten the spirits of less fortunate military members during the holidays.(U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Don Traud)

    Gifts from the heart

    It was late, and the cold rain finally started to let up a little as the elves and I left our annual get together. Even though our backs ached and our feet hurt, our hearts felt warmer as we dodged raindrops from Santa's workshop to our cars. We hugged and wished a Merry Christmas to each other with our tired but spirited voices knowing that we

  • October puts the spotlight on energy

    October is Energy Awareness Month Air Force wide and is given the theme of "Secure Today's Energy: Fuel Tomorrow's Mission." It is mandatory to Secure Today's Energy to Fuel Tomorrow's Mission by supporting the goals of the president and the Department of Defense to establish greater energy independence through conservation and innovative new

  • Free child care available

    Hello fellow Airmen.  Welcome to the "Shirts' Corner" once again. We have been on a small hiatus and hope that you will forgive us for not posting our monthly writings to you. We're back and ready to bring you some current information. You work hard all week, take care of the children, your house and some even juggle schoolwork, too. Here it is

  • Right to political process has a few limitations

    The Hatch Amendment and DoD directive set the parameters of political involvement for military members and federal civilian employees.Political season is in full swing and this year's presidential election is clearly replete with importance. Such elections are frequently coupled with strong emotional connections to one particular issue, candidate,

  • A tribute to 9/11

    Let me set the record straight, I am not in the military, but I was. In fact, I served active duty here at March long before most of the Airmen I work with were even born. I volunteered to serve during another war, one even more unpopular than the one we are fighting now. I did not stay in the military, and I am not retired from the military. The

  • 'We almost had him back:' When celebrating the 4th, remember the Sailor who made plans to be with his family

    The usually noisy tarmac at March Air Reserve Base was dead silent on Tuesday, June 24. It was easy to hear the wind flap the U.S. flag mounted above the right headlight of the Cadillac hearse facing us about 30 feet away. There were 50 or so of us: a Marine in dress blues, Sailors in "crackerjack" uniforms, civilians, local police, firemen and the

  • Ensure only your food gets seared this summer

    It's that time of year again when individuals and families alike enjoy the warming temperatures, and summer is right around the corner. The one holiday that comes to mind that sets summer into motion is Memorial Day. It's a great time to reflect upon the people and events that have shaped our country into what it is today. It is a day of

  • Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: “Leadership, Diversity, Harmony – Gateway to Success”

    May is Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month--a commemoration of the contributions and history of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The annual celebration was originally designated a week-long event in 1978 to mark the anniversaries of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. on May 7, 1843 and the completion
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