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A party at Santa's

This photo shows one of the access points where children can crawl through Santa's Village at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. The village was designed by Senior Master Sgt. Mike Kastner, 452nd Civil Engineer Squadron, to help put the children of base personnel into the Christmas spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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A party at Santa's

Santa’s elf (Christopher Dozois) calls out the names of children to come see Santa, Dec. 13, and to receive gifts during the 452nd Civil Engieer Squadron annual Christmas party at Santa’s Village in the unit’s assembly room at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Dozois, a retired master sergeant, has played Santa’s elf for four years at the party. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Donald Van Sickle has played Santa Clause at the party for the past 10 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Crusher)

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A visit to Santa's Village

(Left to right) Desiree Elliott, Bee Elliott and Sydney Harnos shake gifts that their parents brought for Santa to distribute to children during the 452nd Civil Engineer Squadron Christmas Party, Dec. 13 inside Santa’s Village at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Santa’s Village was built by Senior Master Sgt. Mike Kastner, senior Air Reserve Technician at 452 CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Crusher)

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Travis Band delights March with holiday music

A brass quintet section of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis AFB serenades personnel at March Air Reserve Base with Christmas music on a rainy Monday morning, Dec. 15. (Left to right) Master Sgt. Cecil Benjamin,Senior Airman Edwin Ochsner,Senior Airman James Lantz,Tech. Sgt. Ed Shubert, and Senior Airman Jill Corbett shuttled to offices throughout March ARB to help put Team March in the Holiday spirit. The Band of the Golden West is comprised of 47 Airmen-musicians under the command of Major Keith H. Bland. The band supports 10 Air Force Bases, five Air Force Reserve Wings, and five recruiting squadrons in over 500 annual performances for 1.5 million listeners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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Tom Cawthon to retire after 34 years

Tom Cawthon, Chief of Civilian Personnel Flight, gives a farewell speech at his retirement ceremony at 452nd Military Personnel Flight, Dec. 16, after receiving a retirement certificate from Maj. Maureen McAllen, commander, 452nd Mission Support Squadron. Cawthon will retire Jan. 2 after 34 years of Air Force civil service, which includes 23 years in his current position at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Once he retires, Cawthon said he may do some government contract work, and will be a volunteer soccer referee trainer with the AYSO in Redlands and throughout Southern California. He’s been a volunteer soccer referee for 20 years. “It’s been a privilege working with so many fine professionals over the years,” he said. “I will miss all of them, but I’m ready to move on with different things in my life.”

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Tom Cawthon to retire after 34 years

Maj. Maureen McAllen, commander, 452nd Mission Support Squadron, reads a retirement certificate during the retirement ceremony of Tom Cawthon, Chief of Civilian Personnel Flight, at the 452nd Military Personnel Flight, Dec. 16. Cawthon will retire Jan. 2 after 34 years of Air Force civil service, which includes 23 years in his current position at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Once he retires, Cawthon said he may do some government contract work, and he will be a volunteer soccer referee trainer with the AYSO in Redlands and throughout Southern California. He’s been a volunteer soccer referee for 20 years. “It’s been a privilege working with so many fine professionals over the years,” he said. “I will miss all of them, but I’m ready to move on with different things in my life.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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‘Card Lane’ looks to put March in holiday spirit

Staff Sgt. Al Dupont, 163 RW/ SVF, was the first to paint one of two pictures now displayed on Holiday Card Lane near the Main Gate. (U.S Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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‘Card Lane’ looks to put March in holiday spirit

Staff Sgt. Al Dupont, 163 RW/ SVF, was the first to paint one of two pictures now displayed on Holiday Card Lane near the Main Gate. (U.S Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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Pint-sized Honor Guard

‘SALUTE!’ Two-year-old Jacob Vo smartly executes commands given by his uncle, Tech. Sgt. Neil Ballecer, a member of the March Field Honor Guard. Jacob became the Honor Guard’s unofficial mascot this year after Sgt. Ballecer observed him standing at attention and imitating the guard’s movements during official functions. “He’d march around the house at home after the events, or he’d see a military commercial and stand and salute. He even memorized the Star Spangled Banner,” said Sgt. Ballecer. “I didn’t teach him a thing; he did it all himself.” So, the next time Sgt. Ballecer took Jacob to an event - the Annual Honor Guard Banquet in September - he dressed him in a mini “Air Force” Honor Guard uniform. “It was hard to match our Honor Guard uniform, but I bought a little blue suit,” said Sgt. Ballecer. “Then I went to a craft supply store, and I got some piping and sewed it on the wrist of the suit and the side of the pants; I sewed on some old buttons, and I gave him my wings. He’d rather wear that suit than diapers.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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Pint-sized Honor Guard

‘ATTENTION!’ Two-year-old Jacob Vo smartly executes commands given by his uncle, Tech. Sgt. Neil Ballecer, a member of the March Field Honor Guard. Jacob became the Honor Guard’s unofficial mascot this year after Sgt. Ballecer observed him standing at attention and imitating the guard’s movements during official functions. “He’d march around the house at home after the events, or he’d see a military commercial and stand and salute. He even memorized the Star Spangled Banner,” said Sgt. Ballecer. “I didn’t teach him a thing; he did it all himself.” So, the next time Sgt. Ballecer took Jacob to an event - the Annual Honor Guard Banquet in September - he dressed him in a mini “Air Force” Honor Guard uniform. “It was hard to match our Honor Guard uniform, but I bought a little blue suit,” said Sgt. Ballecer. “Then I went to a craft supply store, and I got some piping and sewed it on the wrist of the suit and the side of the pants; I sewed on some old buttons, and I gave him my wings. He’d rather wear that suit than diapers.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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Pint-sized Honor Guard

‘PARADE REST!’ Two-year-old Jacob Vo smartly executes commands given by his uncle, Tech. Sgt. Neil Ballecer, a member of the March Field Honor Guard. Jacob became the Honor Guard’s unofficial mascot this year after Sgt. Ballecer observed him standing at attention and imitating the guard’s movements during official functions. “He’d march around the house at home after the events, or he’d see a military commercial and stand and salute. He even memorized the Star Spangled Banner,” said Sgt. Ballecer. “I didn’t teach him a thing; he did it all himself.” So, the next time Sgt. Ballecer took Jacob to an event - the Annual Honor Guard Banquet in September - he dressed him in a mini “Air Force” Honor Guard uniform. “It was hard to match our Honor Guard uniform, but I bought a little blue suit,” said Sgt. Ballecer. “Then I went to a craft supply store, and I got some piping and sewed it on the wrist of the suit and the side of the pants; I sewed on some old buttons, and I gave him my wings. He’d rather wear that suit than diapers.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR CFC

March ARB not only surpassed its $100,000 goal for the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign drive, but hit a base record, according to Capt. Mary Guest, CFC base project officer. “We raised $119,254, which is the most money ever raised for CFC here at March ARB. I’m ecstatic!” March raised $101,000 last year. This year’s campaign began Oct. 14 and ended Dec. 5. The March campaign is part of the Western Riverside Regional Combined Federal Campaign, that sought to raise $300,000 this year. (U.S Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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March pilot cycles for Marines

Cyclists pause for a snapshot during the “Ride For Semper Fi” fundraiser, Nov. 21. The group of 21 raised $72,240 for injured Marines. (Courtesy of Lt. Col. Paul Thompson)

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March pilot cycles for Marines

Lt. Col. Paul Thompson (left) takes a picture with double amputee Master Sgt. David Lind, a Marine from Camp Pendleton. (Photo courtesy of Lt. Col. Paul Thompson)

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March pilot cycles for injured Marines

Lt. Col. Paul Thompson, 729 AS (left) and fellow cyclists sport jerseys donated by Bob Parsons, founder and CEO of Go Daddy.com. Parsons is a former Marine Vietnam veteran. (Photos courtesy of Lt. Col. Paul Thompson)

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DECKING THE HALLS AT HAP ARNOLD

Lizzie Greene, lead food services at the Hap Arnold Club, puts the finishing touches on the Christmas tree in the club’s atrium on Wednesday. Greene said the club will have nine trees. Several local base and community volunteers also decorateds the Hap Arnold House for the holidays. The work of these holiday helpers will set the atmosphere for the wing commander’s holiday reception tonight, and will add to the season’s cheer on Christmas Day when Santa’s assistants will serve turkey dinner to those who will be working on base. (U.S Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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March aces Golden Guardian 2008

March aces Golden Guardian 2008

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March aces Golden Guardian 2008

Tech. Sgt. Corinius Hill, 452 SFS, relays a message over the radio at the EOC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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March aces Golden Guardian 2008

Lt.Col. Kristopher Kraiger, 452 OSS, gets input for commanders at the Installation Control Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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March aces Golden Guardian 2008

Injured personnel wait in the triage area where they sat on colored blankets that represented the nature of their wounds; from walking wounded to nearly dead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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