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It’s not too late: Plan ahead for that Mother’s Day special surprise

Woodrow Wilson, seated posed on swing on porch, facing front, with his wife and three daughters. Mothers need to be celebrated! President Woodrow Wilson realized this on May 9, 1914, proclaiming the first Mother's Day. He asked Americans on that day to give a public "thank you" to their mothers and all mothers. (Photo credit: 1912. Prints and Photographs, Library of Congress)
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Leadership Riverside learns about March Field missions

The 2009 class of Leadership Riverside poses by a Predator static display during their tour of the base last Friday. Leadership Riverside increases participants’ knowledge of local governmental and institutional programs. The Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce has sponsored this program for 17 years. The year-long program informs participants about a wide range of subjects such as: local government, military and homeland security, culture and history, economic development, health, education, social services and recreation. The group visited the 144th Fighter Wing, 163rd Reconnaissance Wing, Defense Media Center, C-17 simulator, Air and Marine Operations Center, sat in an Army HUMVEE and learned how falcons keep birds away from the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Amn. Paul Duquette, 163d RW)
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Thailand’s Air Force tours base

Lt. Col. Dave Bell, 336th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, explains tanker capabilities to senior leaders from Thailand’s Air Force this week. The group received a briefing on Air Force Reserve Command from Fourth Air Force then toured the base. The tour ended with a visit to the KC-135 where the Thai leaders learned more about the U.S. Air Force’s refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Linda E. Welz)
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March welcomes new Chiefs

Co-Master of Ceremonies, Chief Master Sgt. Brian K. Wels, (podium) 452nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, recites the Chief’s Creed as inductee Chief Master Sgts. (left-right) Robert B. Ehlers, Jr., Juan M. Covarrubias, Daniel A. Avella and Daniel W. Allee present themselves during the 2009 Chief Induction Ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Michael Blair)
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March welcomes new Chiefs

Sixteen Chiefs stand to be recognized during the Chief Master Sergeant Induction Ceremony, April 18, at the Hap Arnold Club. The ceremony welcomes March’s newest chiefs to the highest enlisted grade in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Michael Blair)
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Air Force Sergeants Association honors

The Air Force Sergeants Association Honors banquet in Fairfield, Calif., was highlighted by an unprecedented win by the 452d Air Mobility Wing nominees. Senior Airman Charles Elliott from the 452d Civil Engineering Squadron garnered the First Term Airman of the Year Award and by Technical Sgt. Allen Puckett from the 452d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron garnered the Junior NCO of the Year Award. These Airmen will represent Division 13 (California) in the International competition in August where they will be interviewed by the CMSAF. (Left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Fred Jacobson, the outgoing President of Division 13 AFSA California, Technical Sgt. Allen Puckett, Senior Airman Charles Elliott and Command Chief Master Sgt. Agustin Huerta at the Air Force Sergeants Association Honors Banquet. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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“Miles of Change” breaks Guinness world record

452d Security Forces Squadron members support Think Together’s “Miles of Change” event recently held at the Fontana Speedway. The event had a two-fold purpose; the first was to recognize the centennial of the penny and the second was to break the current record of 42 miles of pennies layed out. The world record was broken with 65 miles worth of pennies and the feat will be in the Guinness Book of World Records. Those in attendance from the 452nd SFS were Maj. John McDowell, Technical Sgt. David House, Technical Sgt. William Stephens, Staff Sgt. Heather Baptiste, Staff Sgt. Giovanni Moscoso, Staff Sgt. Daniel White and Staff Sgt. Thomas Green. Think Together was founded as an organization to help kids who were struggling in school. It is an after school program that caters to students in Southern California. There were approximately 200 students on hand for the event. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Team March Grants a Wish

Marines show Andrew the ropes of the deployment hangar while they wait for transport at March. Moments before, Andrew became an honorary Sergeant Major in the Marine Corps, complete with a customized uniform to fit him. (U.S. photos by Staff Sgt. Angel Gallardo)
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Team March Grants a Wish

Andrew is at the helm of a Navy Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) at the Navy Operational Support Center-Riverside. (U.S. photos by Staff Sgt. Angel Gallardo)
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Team March Grants a Wish

Testing out his new pilot’s helmet, Andrew nearly tips backwards from the weight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Gallardo)
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Team March Grants a Wish

Andrew explores the cockpit of the C-17 with Captain Jonathan Askins from the 729th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Gallardo)
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Team March Grants a Wish

Decked out in his military garb, Andrew awaits his next military assignment. His wish, to spend “a day in the military” was granted by the Make A Wish Foundation of the Inland Empire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Gallardo)
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March Honor Guard trains Riverside National Cemetery Memorial Honor Guard

Senior Airman Kyle Platt, March ARB Honor Guard, coaches CMSgt. Hosea Taylor, USAF (Ret.) and a member of Team 38 of the Riverside National Cemetery Memorial Honor Detail on the finer points of flag folding during a recent training session at the cemetery. The MHD is comprised of 500 volunteers who augment active duty, Guard and Reserve honor guards in providing military honors for veterans burial services at Riverside National Cemetery about 6,500 times each year. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Riverside National Cemetery)
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Congratulations to ALS Academy Graduates

SrA Scott Connary, 452 LRS, and SrA Angeline Santos, 752 MDS, graduated from Airman Leadership School (ALS) at Travis AFB on March 26. ALS is a 37-day course of instruction with an emphasis on combat expeditionary leadership and related skills. With a curriculum that involves the whole person, ALS focuses on leader/follower skills, the core values; a fair amount of physical education, including a fit to fight regiment. SrA Scott Connary was the recipient of the Academic Achievement Award and the Distinguished Graduate Award. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Congratulations to NCO Academy Graduates

Technical Sgt. Lorenzo Diaz (left), 50th Aerial Port Squadron, and Technical Sgt. Gilbert DeMara, 452 AMW (Chaplain’s Assistant) graduated from the I.G. Brown NCO Academy on April 1. The school is located at McGhee-Tyson ANGB, Knoxville, Tenn. Both completed an intensive six week course study in NCO development subjects, such as military professionalism, Air Force culture, combat leadership skills and physical fitness. Completion of the course is a requirement in order to be promoted to Master Sergeant; in addition, each participant earned 12 college credit hours toward their CCAF degree. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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GREENING OUR BASE

GREENING OUR BASE
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Congratulations to NCO Leadership Course Graduates

The noncommissioned Officer Leadership and Development Class graduation was held March 27. Over the course of two weeks, 21 class members learned about supervision, communication theory, management, leadership and how to handle stress in the workplace. All graduates will receive two hours credit for management and communication with the Community College of the Air Force. SSgt Jesus Aguilar, 50 APS SrA David Avalos, 50 APS SSgt Shane Campbell, 452 ASTS SSgt Jonathan Cardenas, 452 MSS SSgt Charles Castillo, 452 AMXS SSgt Daniel Chaves, 50 APS TSgt Suzi Choi, 452 ASTS SSgt Roxanne Chue, 452 MSS SSgt Raelene Espinoza, 452 MOS SSgt Daniel Glass, 452 AMDS SrA Guillermo Guillen, 452 MSS TSgt David Hansen, 452 MSS TSgt Kathryn Johnson-Rodriguez, 452 MSS SSgt Christopher Keil, 452 MOS TSgt Noel Monzon, 452 AMXS TSgt William Pryor, 452 MSS SSgt Kathryn Robinson, 4 CTCS SSgt Jonathan Sleigh, 452 AES SSgt Jason Smith, 452 MSS SSgt Tiffany Turner, 452 ASTS SSgt Miguel Villagrana, 452 MOS
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Medal of Honor recipient leads Riverside’s Salute To Veterans Parade

Retired Army Col. Lewis Millett offers a salute during a special ceremony Sept. 27 at the State House in Boston. The ceremony honored more than 70 Medal of Honor recipients in Boston for their annual convention. Colonel Millett, who was a captain at the time, received the Medal of Honor in 1951 for leading an uphill bayonet charge against enemy forces during the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo Jan Abate)
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Moreno Valley children honor the military by hosting “Red, White and Blue” day

Children from Peterson Child Development Center wave flags to celebrate “Red, White and Blue day.” (Courtesy photos)
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Three Point Shootout Winners

The Fitness Center had a 3-point shootout. The winners are: 1st Place (middle) Troung Nguyen 2nd Place (left) Donald Lee 3rd Place (right) Andy Ormiston (U.S. Air Force photo by Henry Kim)
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