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‘DEFENSOR FORTIS’

Senior Airman Adrian Salido, clearing barrel official (left), helps Staff Sgt. Ryan Collings unload his M-9 pistol before assuming a shift at the Main Gate. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Joe Davidson)

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‘DEFENSOR FORTIS’

Staff Sgt. Ryan Collins, 452nd Security Forces Squadron, provides instructions to Staff Sgt. Bonnie Manglona, 452nd Maintenance Operations Squadron at the Main Gate at March ARB. She needed to know what the process was for getting a new CAC card. Security Forces members are accustomed to fielding a variety of questions at the base’s entry points. (U. S. Air Force photo by SSgt Joe Davidson)

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‘DEFENSOR FORTIS’

Staff Sgt. Michael Leo, 452nd SFS, finds an alternate mode of transportation while deployed to the Middle East in 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Gifts from the heart

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)

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Couple visits March after six decades

Capt. Joseph “Bernie” LeMay and wife Katherine on their visit to March ARB in December. (U.S. Air Force by Maj Don Traud)

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Turkey for Christmas

The pilots and crew of the Christmas Day sortie pause for a snapshot. The last of about 130 members from various units throughout March ARB returned here from Incirlik AB, Turkey, Jan. 4, after wrapping up refueling missions in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two KC-135s from the 336 ARS conducted 131 sorties and unloaded 1,000,734 pounds of fuel during the two-month deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Capt. Mary Guest)

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Turkey for Christmas

Maj. Brad Herrick and Capt. Mary Guest, both from the 336 ARS, stay in the Christmas spirit as they refuel a C-17 from McChord AFB on Dec. 25. The last of about 130 members from various units throughout March ARB returned here from Incirlik AB, Turkey, Jan. 4, after wrapping up refueling missions in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two KC-135s from the 336 ARS conducted 131 sorties and unloaded 1,000,734 pounds of fuel during the two-month deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Capt. Mary Guest)

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Turkey for Christmas

A KC-135 from the 452 AMW refuels a C-17 crew from McChord AFB on Christmas Day. The C-17 is piloted by Lt. Col. Albert Miller, squadron commander, 817 AS and Capt. Shaun Maloney. The last of about 130 members from various units throughout March ARB returned here from Incirlik AB, Turkey, Jan. 4, after wrapping up refueling missions in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two KC-135s from the 336 ARS conducted 131 sorties and unloaded 1,000,734 pounds of fuel during the two-month deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Capt. Mary Guest)

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Couple visits March after six decades

Capt. Joseph “Bernie” LeMay and wife Katherine sit on the steps of the base hospital over 60 years ago.

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Christmas crew serves base workers on the holiday

Military and civilian personnel working Christmas Day were fed by volunteers from March ARB (some of whom are pictured). Workers were invited to dine at the Arnold House before/after their shifts, and meals were delivered to those unable to leave their work sites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. June Park)

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March winter produces snowman

A Security Forces snowman, built by gate guards Dec. 19 out of snow from a passerby, greets Team March members as they enter the Main Gate. Nearly every driver made a cheerful comment about the rare sight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander)

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452nd Civil Engineer Squadron puts its "Power" on display

Staff Sgt. Justin Grounds demonstrates the capabilities of the F6 Robot to some of the 452nd Civil Engineer Squadron family members at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. during its biannual Power Demonstration, Dec. 13. The purpose of the demonstration was to put the squadron's wartime capabilities on display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kara McGrath).

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452nd Civil Engineer Squadron puts its 'Power' on display

Lt. Dan Tufts (left) and MSgt. Justin Alonzo manually deploy the HD-1 Robot during the biannual Power Demonstration conducted by the 452nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Dec. 13, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. The purpose of the demonstration was to show family and base members the squadron's wartime capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kara McGrath).

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452nd Civil Engineer Squadron puts its "Power" on display

A couple of “terrorists” operate a chemical lab during the biannual Power Demonstration conducted Dec. 13 by the four flights of the 452nd Civil Engineer Squadron at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. After hearing a siren, they quickly ran off, leaving evidence behind for Emergency Management personnel to sort through and identify. The purpose of the demonstration was to show family and base members the squadron's wartime capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kara McGrath)

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452nd Civil Engineer Squadron puts its "Power" on display

Members of the Fire Department put a stream on a mock fire during the Power Demonstration conducted Dec. 13 by the four flights of the 452nd Civil Engineer Squadron at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. The purpose of the demonstration was to show family and base members the squadron's wartime capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kara McGrath)

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A party at Santa's

Senior Master Sgt.Mike Kastner, 452nd Civil Engineer Squadron, adjusts the stockings above the fireplace of Santa’s Village located inside the assembly room of the 452nd Civil Engineer Squadron at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. Senior Master Sgt. Kastner has been building Santa's Village for the past four years for the children of personnel at March during the squadron's annual Christmas party. (U.S. Air Force photos by Will Alexander)

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A visit to Santa's

Senior Master Sgt.Mike Kastner, 452nd Civil Engineer Squadron, points inside the tunnels between the large towers of a section of Santa’s Village to show where kids can crawl through. Senior Master Sgt. Kastner has been building Santa's Village for the past four years for the children of personnel at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photos by Will Alexander)

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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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