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  • 18th Air Force commander visits McGuire

    The 18th Air Force commander, his wife, and the command chief made an official visit to the 305th Air Mobility Wing March 22-24. Maj. Gen. James Hawkins, his wife Linda, and Chief Master Sgt. Brye McMillon, visited several locations on base to review Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st

  • McGuire selected for Air Force Energy Initiatives Program

    The Air Force has selected McGuire as one of two test bases for its new energy initiatives pilot test program. McGuire and Barksdale Air Force Base, La., were chosen due to their geographic locations, operational and facility characteristics. The initiative will review buildings, offices, hangars

  • Airman punching, kicking his way to the top

    For many Airmen at McGuire, the work day is over when they get into their cars and start the drive home. For others, the day may be over when they've completed their workout at the fitness center. For one McGuire Airman, pursuit of a dream means the work never stops. "I train five-to-six days a

  • 818th CRG members attend Army Air Assault School

    Over the last few years, the Air Force has undergone a major transformation. Taking over convoy and other ground operation duties, adding more combat training to basic military training and intensifying the physical training requirements for all Airmen have transformed the Air Force into a leaner,

  • From the back of the pack to no pack

    On average, a smoker purchases one pack of cigarettes a day for about $7 a pack. In one month, that person spends about $210 on cigarettes and over 10 years, approximately $25,000 -- an entire year's salary for an Airman (E-2). After 12 years of smoking and several attempts to quit, Staff Sgt. Erin

  • Four-man medical team goes on alert with CRG

    The 305th Air Mobility Wing's mission is to provide responsive, combat-ready mobility and expeditionary capability for America. Upholding this mission and supporting one of Air Mobility Command's most valuable assets, one of two 305th AMW medical teams is currently on alert with the 817th

  • Reservists head active-duty maintenance squadrons

    Annual personnel cuts along with increased deployments have mandated that the Air Force rely on its Reserve component -- Team McGuire's active duty and Reserve maintenance groups are prime examples of this trend. To date, five 514th Air Mobility Wing maintenance officers have assumed either command