Civil Air Patrol to mark 67th anniversary

The New Jersey Wing of the Civil Air Patrol will mark the 67th anniversary of the organization's founding Dec. 1. The celebration commemorates the rich history of vigilant service provided by the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force over the past seven decades. A number of CAP's New

Gift boxes make holiday giving easy

Commissary customers who want to help members of their community in need or donate to their favorite charity have an option at the McGuire commissary. The Defense Commissary Agency is stocking pre-made holiday gift boxes containing products including stuffing mix, coffee, mixed nuts, gelatin,

Ribbon cutting set for new 305th CS facility

The 305th Communications Squadron will open the doors to its new building with a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. The new building is located at 1901 East Third Street. The newly-built facility has been under construction for five years. Members from the 305th CS seem very excited about

Thanksgiving crafts

‘Don’t be a Grinch – come on out!’

McGuire's annual tree lighting ceremony will be held Dec. 5, 4 p.m., at Chapel 1. All are welcome to attend, especially children since the chapel will have a very special visitor. "This year's holiday tree lighting is going to be the best one on record! I encourage everyone to come enjoy this time

McGuire Airmen participate in Wingman Day

On the first day of fitness…

It's that time of year again; the air is turning cold, small snowflakes are starting to fall and children are getting antsy about time off from school ... the holiday season is here. For most people, this is a time for relaxation, memories with loved ones and most of all, enjoying good food. This

Top AF leaders convene for quarterly council meeting

With a focus on the execution of the 2008 Air Force Strategic Plan, the Air Force Process Council conducted its quarterly meeting Nov.20 at Air Force Materiel Command headquarters here. The council, led by Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz

AAFES to offer Thanksgiving weekend feast of deals

Military shoppers looking to dig in to tasty holiday shopping better bring a big appetite to base exchanges or post exchanges the weekend after Thanksgiving as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is serving up three days of great deals, gift card giveaways and scratch off cards. The smorgasbord

Registration for AETC Symposium still open

Airmen and Air Force civilians can still register for the 2009 Air Education and Training Command Symposium being held Jan. 15 and 16 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. Members of all commands who attend the interactive technology expose will see demonstrations of the next