Service members, families roll Easter eggs at White House

Exchange PCS Headquarters makes for a 'smooth move'

Military families move an average of once every three years according to Care.com. Next to divorce and death of a relative, experts say that moving is rated as the third highest cause of stress. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, recognizing the unique strains placed on military families

Two tickets to paradise

FRC-E/ASD earns 'Outstanding' in Supply Management Inspection

The Fleet Readiness Center East and Aviation Support Detachment here earned an overall grade of "Outstanding" in their Supply Management Inspection March 25, 2013. The FRC-E/ASD received the results from the Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) during an inspection that concluded Feb. 1.The inspection

Joint Task Force builds contingency skills, ties with RAF

Units deploying to U.S. Transportation Command's Eagle Flag exercise here, can expect to encounter austere field conditions, heated interaction with role players acting as difficult locals, and lots and lots of cargo. But, when air mobility specialists from the British Royal air force arrived to

Marines assist Air Advisors, evac wounded

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 Marines provided support to the U.S. Air Force Air Advisor Academy's most recent Field Training Exercise (FTX) here March 29, 2013.The Marines flew a CH-53E Super Stallion to the range where the Academy students and instructors were waiting to evacuate a

Historic aircraft 'rolls down the line'

One of McGuire's most storied aircraft is back on display after more than 40 months of restoration.A team of volunteers from various on- and off-base organizations helped restore the C-118A Liftmaster back to near-original condition.Members of 305th and 514th Air Mobility wings and 87th Air Base

Officials urge parents to teach financial responsibility

April is both the Month of the Military Child and Financial Literacy Month, so it's a good time to shine a spotlight on teaching children financial responsibility, said Barbara Thompson, the Pentagon's Office of Family Policy/Children and Youth director, in a joint interview with American Forces

Drill Team presents arms at JB MDL

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed a demonstration and recruited potential candidates at the 305th Aerial Port Squadron's Dock 23 here March 28, 2013.The drill team members spun, flipped and tossed authentic M1 rifles, with bayonets attached, while marching and moving precisely to

Service member spotlight: long line of warriors

Spc. Timothy Andariese, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 72nd Field Artillery Brigade infantryman, is the joint base's featured service member of the week. Andariese hails from Unadilla, Mich. Q: Why did you join the military?A: I come from a long line of warriors. I grew up hearing stories