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March ARB installs anti-terrorism device

A light, similar to a traffic signal, warns drivers that the barriers are about to be raised. The moment the barriers are raised, the light switches from yellow to red. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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March ARB installs anti-terrorism device

The photo shows the barriers in the fully raised position at about 39 inches high. When the barriers are lowered, the ramps are flushwith the road. The barriers are raised and lowered by hydraulic cylinders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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CALIFORNIA AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION AWARDS

The California Air Force Association (CAFA) held its annual conference at Edwards AFB. During the conference, the association recognized active duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members assigned to California units who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication and mission accomplishment. The Military Awards Banquet was held on Saturday, July 26, at the Edwards AFB Club Muroc. The guest speaker was Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn, commander, Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB. Maj. Gen. Eichhorn was also recognized as CAFA’s “Person of the Year.” Air Force Reserve members from March ARB who received awards were (pictured from left to right holding their awards): Staff NCO of the Year, Master Sgt. Brian D. Sammons, 336 ARS; Field Grade Officer of the Year, Lt. Col. Mark S. Larson, 452 OG/CD; and Company Grade Officer of the Year, Capt. Lisa M. Hess, 452 AMDS. Also pictured on the right (4th and 3rd from the end, respectively, are: Col Jeffrey K. Barnson, 452 AMW/CV and Command Chief Master Sgt. Agustin A. Huerta, plus nine other wing members who attended to recognize their fellow Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Walk-ins, no-shows to foot bill for lodging

Tina Gonzalez, an accountant tech with the March Inn, helps Staff Sgt. Salvador Rincon check out of his room on Monday. Staff Sgt. Rincon is a heavy equipment operator with the 163d Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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Retiree Activities Office looking for volunteers

RAO volunteers David Cunningham (standing) and Daniel Perrino confer with retired Maj. Duncan Dieterly at the Retiree Activities Office at March ARB on Monday. Cunningham has been an RAO volunteer since 2005, and Perrino has been a volunteer there since 1993. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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A MATTER OF SURVIVAL

Senior Master Sgt. John W. Thomas, NCOIC, Aircrew Flight Equipment, C-17 Flight, teaches combat survival techniques to members of the 336 ARS and the 729 AS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Davidson, 452 AMW/PA)

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A MATTER OF SURVIVAL

Tech. Sgt. Lawrence E. Hill, demonstrates to students how to adjust the Adult/Child Life Preservers with Lt. Col. Charles Assuma, commander, 452 OSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Davidson, 452 AMW/PA)

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A MATTER OF SURVIVAL

Crewmembers from the 336 ARS and the 729 AS enter the water and prepare to swim toward a 20-man life raft for boarding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Davidson, 452 AMW/PA)

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A MATTER OF SURVIVAL

A crew member is being pulled by two life support instructors while he simulates being dragged by a parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Davidson, 452 AMW/PA)

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A MATTER OF SURVIVAL

Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Hill, lead instructor (in raft, no shirt), shows an Airman how to properly climb up the boarding ramp of a 20-man life raft during a combat and water survival course at Loma Linda University’s Dryson Sports Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe Davidson, 452 AMW/PA)

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Commissary recognizes scholar

SCHOLAR/ATHLETE: Nicole Matera, daughter of Col. Gene Matera, Fourth Air Force/IG (right), accepts a $1,500 scholarship from Phil Ruiz, store director, March ARB Commissary. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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358th Civil Affairs Brigade changes command

Col. Stuart “Toby” Pennels (left) is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal from Col. Sean M. Kelly (pictured) Colonel Robert E. Crowley assumes command of the 358th Civil Affairs Brigade from Col. Stuart “Toby” Pennels during a change of command ceremony on Aug. 9 at March Air Reserve Base presided over by Col. Sean M. Kelly, deputy commander and chief of staff, 351st Civil Affairs Command. Civil Affairs is the capability the U.S. Army employs to enhance cooperation between the military and the civilian population of a foreign country. Its forces provide cultural expertise and the unique ability to work together with the civilian population of a war zone or disaster relief area. The 358th Civil Affairs Brigade is part of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command which is headquartered at Fort Bragg, N.C. They are one of the major contributors in the rebuilding efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing humanitarian aid and restoring basic service. The Brigade recently moved from Norristown, PA, to March ARB. (U.S. Air Force photos by Maj. Don Traud, 452 AMW/PA)

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358th Civil Affairs Brigade changes command

Col. Robert E. Crowley (pictured) Colonel Robert E. Crowley assumes command of the 358th Civil Affairs Brigade from Col. Stuart “Toby” Pennels during a change of command ceremony on Aug. 9 at March Air Reserve Base presided over by Col. Sean M. Kelly, deputy commander and chief of staff, 351st Civil Affairs Command. Civil Affairs is the capability the U.S. Army employs to enhance cooperation between the military and the civilian population of a foreign country. Its forces provide cultural expertise and the unique ability to work together with the civilian population of a war zone or disaster relief area. The 358th Civil Affairs Brigade is part of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command which is headquartered at Fort Bragg, N.C. They are one of the major contributors in the rebuilding efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing humanitarian aid and restoring basic service. The Brigade recently moved from Norristown, PA, to March ARB. (U.S. Air Force photos by Maj. Don Traud, 452 AMW/PA)

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358th Civil Affairs Brigade changes command

Col. Sean M. Kelly (pictured) Colonel Robert E. Crowley assumes command of the 358th Civil Affairs Brigade from Col. Stuart “Toby” Pennels during a change of command ceremony on Aug. 9 at March Air Reserve Base presided over by Col. Sean M. Kelly, deputy commander and chief of staff, 351st Civil Affairs Command. Civil Affairs is the capability the U.S. Army employs to enhance cooperation between the military and the civilian population of a foreign country. Its forces provide cultural expertise and the unique ability to work together with the civilian population of a war zone or disaster relief area. The 358th Civil Affairs Brigade is part of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command which is headquartered at Fort Bragg, N.C. They are one of the major contributors in the rebuilding efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing humanitarian aid and restoring basic service. The Brigade recently moved from Norristown, PA, to March ARB. (U.S. Air Force photos by Maj. Don Traud, 452 AMW/PA)

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358th Civil Affairs Brigade changes command

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358th Civil Affairs Brigade changes command

Colonel Robert E. Crowley assumes command of the 358th Civil Affairs Brigade from Col. Stuart “Toby” Pennels during a change of command ceremony on Aug. 9 at March Air Reserve Base presided over by Col. Sean M. Kelly, deputy commander and chief of staff, 351st Civil Affairs Command. Civil Affairs is the capability the U.S. Army employs to enhance cooperation between the military and the civilian population of a foreign country. Its forces provide cultural expertise and the unique ability to work together with the civilian population of a war zone or disaster relief area. The 358th Civil Affairs Brigade is part of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command which is headquartered at Fort Bragg, N.C. They are one of the major contributors in the rebuilding efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing humanitarian aid and restoring basic service. The Brigade recently moved from Norristown, PA, to March ARB. (U.S. Air Force photos by Maj. Don Traud, 452 AMW/PA)

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358th Civil Affairs Brigade changes command

Colonel Robert E. Crowley (facing) assumes command of the 358th Civil Affairs Brigade from Col. Stuart “Toby” Pennels during a change of command ceremony on Aug. 9 at March Air Reserve Base presided over by Col. Sean M. Kelly, deputy commander and chief of staff, 351st Civil Affairs Command. Civil Affairs is the capability the U.S. Army employs to enhance cooperation between the military and the civilian population of a foreign country. Its forces provide cultural expertise and the unique ability to work together with the civilian population of a war zone or disaster relief area. The 358th Civil Affairs Brigade is part of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command which is headquartered at Fort Bragg, N.C. They are one of the major contributors in the rebuilding efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, providing humanitarian aid and restoring basic service. The Brigade recently moved from Norristown, PA, to March ARB. (U.S. Air Force photos by Maj. Don Traud, 452 AMW/PA)

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358th Civil Affairs Brigade changes command

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163d medical team prepares for Guatemala

Technical Sgt. Frederick Hawkins, 163d Medical Group from March Air Reserve Base, sorts pills in preparation for the medical team’s humanitarian mission. A team of 32 medical personnel will provide medical treatment, ranging from treating common cold symptoms to providing optometric, dental and pediatric care to Guatemalan citizens during a two-week visit from Aug. 16-30. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paul Duquette, 163rd RW)

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163d medical team prepares for Guatemala

Lt. Col. David Emery, a 163d Medical Group physician assistant from March Air Reserve Base, counts pills in preparation for an Air Forces South-sponsored humanitarian mission to Guatemala known as a Medical Readiness Training Exercise. A team of 32 medical personnel will provide medical treatment, ranging from treating common cold symptoms to providing optometric, dental and pediatric care to Guatemalan citizens during a two-week visit from Aug. 16-30. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paul Duquette, 163rd RW)

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