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  • Base housing residents make a splash, socialize

    McGuire and Fort Dix housing residents recently enjoyed a pool party hosted by United Communities, privatization developer. UC hosts several community relations events in support of McGuire and Fort Dix residents.In addition to swimming, residents enjoyed food, music from a live DJ, games and

  • Air Force supports education with CCAF

    Knowledge really is power. The Air Force knows that. The Air Force offers many benefits to those who cross into the blue - including the chance for a quality education. That's where the Community College of the Air Force comes in. The U.S. Air Force has always recognized the positive effects of

  • Participants eager to sing, become 'Icon'

    They may not be performing in front of American Idol Judge Simon Cowell, but that doesn't mean competitors in the first-ever "Air Mobility Command Icon" won't be nervous. After all, at stake will be $1,000 in cash prizes and a chance to compete in the AMC Icon final at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

  • Pentagon issues draft request for proposals for new tanker contract

    The Defense Department has issued a draft request for proposals to the competitors in the Air Force's $35 billion program to acquire new aerial refueling tanker aircraft. The request went to Northrop-Grumman and Boeing, and addresses concerns the Government Accountability Office raised about the

  • Reserve officials approve 1,095 man-day waivers

    More than 1,600 reservists have received or will receive a waiver to stay on active duty after Sept. 30. Nearly four years ago, reservists through the rank of colonel received permission to serve up to 1,095 man-days of the previous 1,460 days in a rolling four-year calendar. The program encourages

  • Immunizations key for healthy servicemembers, families

    Obtaining proper immunizations against disease is a key factor in sustaining the health of servicemembers, military retirees and their families, senior defense health officials say. "As an infectious disease doctor, I've always felt that a vaccine is that ultimate victory in our war against bugs,"

  • Compensation panel recommends Tricare changes

    Members of the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation have recommended fee changes to Tricare, the military's health care system. The recommendations mostly would affect retirees and will not affect active-duty servicemembers or their dependents, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Jan D. "Denny"

  • 18th Air Force commander visits McGuire

    Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott III, 18th Air Force commander, visited McGuire July 29-31 to learn more about the 305th Air Mobility Wing's contribution to the 18th AF's warfighting role. This was the general's first visit to McGuire as the 18th AF commander. "Kathy and I want to thank the entire 305th