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  • Tricare officials encourage beneficiaries to get flu shot

    Tricare officials urge uniformed service families to be prepared for this year's flu season, and an important step to do so is receive a flu vaccine shot. In the United States more than 220,000 people are hospitalized and 36,000 die every year as a result of the flu and flu-related complications.

  • Airmen graduate ALS Class 08-G

    Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated from Airman Leadership School Class 08-G Oct. 28. ALS is an Air Force educational program implemented at the base level that prepares senior airmen for positions of greater responsibility. The course provides many of the leadership skills

  • No FEAR training deadline fast approaching

    On May 15, 2002, President Bush signed the Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation, or No FEAR Act, into law. No FEAR training is being conducted for all federal civilian employees at McGuire through Nov. 30, but it is recommended the training be completed no later than

  • Biggest Loser back at McGuire

    After a successful first round, with a total loss of 300 pounds and an increase in healthy-eating habits and exercise sessions, the Health and Wellness Center is doing it again. Registration is currently underway for Biggest Loser II: Healthy Holiday Challenge at the HAWC. Registration will continue

  • Defense secretary: Nuke capability critical to deterrence

    Calling nuclear weapons one of the world's "messy realities," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Oct. 28 that as long as others who could potentially threaten the United States possess or seek them, it's critical that the United States does as well, and that they be kept safe, secure and

  • AMC 'Icon' winner named

    Airman First Class Johanna Brooks of Fairchild AFB, Wash., was named the winner of the Air Mobility Command Icon competition following the command performance here Oct. 23. Airman First Class Naomi Nadeau of Dover AFB, Del., garnered second place, and Master Sgt. Robert Martin, representing Travis

  • Mandatory flu vaccines now available

    FluMist is now available for all active-duty Airmen enrolled with the 305th Medical Group; compliance with the vaccine is mandatory. Currently, McGuire is seven of 12 among Air Mobility Command bases with regard to the flu vaccination currency. "We'd like to be No. 1," said Capt. Joanne Conley,

  • CAP provides rescue resources during emergencies

    When disasters strike, there is a select group of volunteer pilots, search and rescue teams and trained observers helping those in need. Missing persons, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and downed aircraft are some of the situations which members of the Civil Air Patrol respond to at a moment's

  • Group surpasses $2 million in grants for military children

    "Our Military Kids," a nonprofit support group, recently reached a new milestone: $2 million in grants awarded for sports, fine arts and tutoring programs. "The Our Military Kids grant program has been a wonderful way for Americans to thank our men and women serving our country overseas by providing

  • Red Ribbon Week continues the fight against drugs

    The United States Congress proclaimed Red Ribbon Week in support of a drug- free community in 1988 with Nancy Reagan as the first honorary chairman of the event. The decision young people make today will affect their health and character for the rest of their lives. For more than two decades, the