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Family Place: Bringing military members, units, families together

The new Family Place, an alternate location for base personnel and families to use for meetings, support groups and social events, had its open house Sept. 12 in the former Challenger Elementary School. "This is a time of high ops and deployments (for our military members) - we know it is a

Officials release new selective reenlistment bonus list

Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective reenlistment bonus list, effective Sep. 15, containing 88 Air Force specialties. The new program includes a $93 million budget increase - almost triple the current program. This will allow for greater distribution of bonuses across Air Force

General Schwartz addresses Air Force future

The chief of staff of the Air Force addressed Air Force Association Air and Space Technology Convention delegates Sept. 16 here to share his vision for the future of the service. "The work we must accomplish is serious stuff," Gen. Norton A. Schwartz said, "but I know we are up to the task." Part of

AAFES rings in the new school year with ‘You Made the Grade’

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is moving military students who excel in the classroom to the head of the class with its "You Made the Grade" program. Now in its eighth year, the education rewards initiative recognizes students who maintain a "B" average or better with a booklet chock full of

‘Deja Blue’ at McGuire

Tops In Blue, the premiere entertainment showcase of the U. S. Air Force, will make its annual stop at McGuire Oct. 9, 7 p.m., at 3-Bay Hangar. All Team McGuire personnel and families are invited to attend the free show. This year's theme, "Deja Blue," will celebrate 55 years of Air Force

Celebrate fall with Oktoberfest

Team McGuire members are invited to celebrate the fall season during Oktoberfest, Oct. 3, 5 to 9 p.m., in the parking lot of The Club. The annual event will feature German food, including several varieties of "wurst," inflatable rides and face painting for children, a German orchestra, and a broad

AF leaders issue joint mission message

In their first joint Letter to Airmen, the acting secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force chief of staff focus on the Air Force mission to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. "The mission statement reflects our rich heritage and continuing commitment to provide decisive air and

McGuire members encouraged to participate in Sports Day

Team McGuire members are encouraged to participate in Sports Day Sept. 24 at the fitness center. The day will begin at 7 a.m. with the Warrior Run. To add to the fun, the fitness center staff has offered up a challenge to all McGuire units/squadrons. "All squadrons at McGuire are encouraged to enter