Airmen celebrate 60 years of McGuire AFB

Domestic Violence: Awareness key to prevention

Leaders from McGuire, Fort Dix and Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst joined today to celebrate Domestic Violence Awareness Month in a joint-base proclamation signing. Throughout the month of November, agencies from each of the services will host various events and classes to help raise

CFC kicks off Oct. 10

Base officials are set to kick of this year's Combined Federal Campaign in a ceremony set for Oct. 10 and will continue the campaign through Nov. 21. The CFC is the world's largest annual workplace charity campaign, said Capt. Christopher Percy, 305th Air Mobility Wing CFC representative. Each year,

McGuire Airman wins $1,000 scholarship with essay

Congratulations to 1st Lt. Kyle Harrington, 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, who was one of 25 winners in the 2008 Air Force Club Scholarship program. The program awarded $1,000 scholarships to the top 25 entries in a 500-word essay contest themed "The most important person in my life." Below is

Tough times call for 'thrifty' sales

It's still not too late to reserve a spot in the Thrift Shop's annual Fall Yard Sale Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the parking lot outside the store. Spots can be reserved until the day of the event or can be taken that day on a first-come, first-served basis. "The yard sale and the Thrift Shop are

MOPS: Supporting moms every step of the way

Calling all moms! The local Mothers of Preschoolers group is currently seeking members for its meetings, which are held the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 9:15 to 11:15, at the Fort Dix Main Chapel. Volunteers are also needed to continue to keep MOPS meetings available. "MOPS is a group

NSPS appraisal cycle coming to close

The 2007-2008 National Security Personnel System appraisal cycle is quickly coming to a close. The following timeline of events has been established to ensure Team McGuire personnel meet all of the milestones established under NSPS: Oct. 1: Request optional annual self assessment of duty performance

Executive order eases employment for military spouses

President Bush has signed an executive order that will make it easier for spouses of servicemembers to get federal jobs. The order authorizes noncompetitive hiring of spouses and should make the hiring process easier and faster for those in this category, said Patricia Bradshaw, deputy

Tips to save energy at work, home

October is Energy Awareness Month. One of McGuire's "enduring themes" is preserving resources, which is equally important to accept as a personal theme. Everything we do involves energy -- work, transportation, family activities, health, well-being and entertainment. In that respect, each and every

Air Force climate survey begins Oct. 1

Air Force leaders want to know what's on the minds of Airmen. The Air Force launches its 2008 climate survey Oct. 1 via an e-mail invitation to every Airman across the total force, including civilians. The survey covers home life, work environment, leadership and morale issues. It will run through