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Free tax preparation help online, in person
February 16, 2007 — This year's tax season brings a number of options for taxpayers. For the fifth straight year, eligible taxpayers can file online through a major national tax preparer for free. This program, known as Free File, has no hidden fees. This program was developed by the Internal Revenue Service in partnership with a group of industry leading... MORE

McGuire student to attend Presidential Classroom in D.C.
February 16, 2007 — Emily Gaudette, a junior at Burlington County High School and daughter of Senior Master Sgt. Phil Gaudette, 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was selected to attend Presidential Classroom Scholars Program Sunday through Feb. 24 in Washington D.C. Emily's selection into the program was based on her student involvement and a written essay... MORE

JPADS continues 'revolution in air drop technology'
February 9, 2007 — Since October 2005, the Air Mobility Warfare Center here has partnered in an effort to revolutionize the way the Air Force does its airlift air drops in the expeditionary environment and around the globe with the Joint Precision Air Drop System initiative. "When it was said to make this concept of JPADS a reality and we became Air Mobility... MORE

This graphic illustration shows how a C-130 Hercules can airdrop supplies to multiple locations using the Joint Precision Air Drop System. The system uses global positioning system-guidance along with steerable parachutes to deliver air drop bundles into multiple landing zones. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Team McGuire members participate in ruck march
February 9, 2007 — Team McGuire members recently participated in a six-mile ruck march at Dover Air Force Base, Del., to benefit Korean Veterans. "My motivation for participating in the event was to show my support for Korean War Veterans and help maintain my physical fitness," said Master Sgt. Gregory McMillan, 818th Global Mobility Readiness Squadron force... MORE

Team McGuire participants in the Dover Air Force Base, Del., ruck march end the six-mile march with “motivational” push-ups.

McGuire NCOA graduates final class
February 9, 2007 — Thousands of NCOs, to include the eleventh Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, have passed through its doors to receive the finest training the Air Force has to offer in communication, professionalism and leadership, said Master Sgt. Anthony Whiting, NCO Academy first sergeant. After three decades of operation, the McGuire NCO Academy is... MORE

Class 07-2 will be the last class to graduate from the McGuire NCO Academy. Thursday’s ceremony will mark the 30th anniversary of the opening of the academy.

Top 10 questions about children's dental health answered
February 2, 2007 — February marks the start of National Children's Dental Health Month. This national observance began in 1941 as a single-day event and has grown into the month-long celebration sponsored by the American Dental Association. NCDHM messages reach millions of people in communities across the country and at numerous armed service bases abroad. Local... MORE

Parents of children as young as Hunter, 1, left, and Julian, 3, should brush their children’s teeth at least twice a day — once after breakfast and again before bedtime. Babies should visit the dentist as soon as they get their first tooth.

Different inspections, same deficiencies
February 2, 2007 — All facilities on McGuire are inspected at least annually by the fire protection flight. During the past year, some of the most common deficiencies were: ceiling tiles missing; overloaded outlets; inoperable exit lights; unauthorized cooking; extension cords in use; and coffee/candle warmers in use.Per MAFBI 32-2001 (October 2005), the only... MORE

Be a member of the bird watch team
February 2, 2007 — Just like many of us, you've probably taken the family and a bag of old bread to feed the majestic Canada Geese at Fort Dix or have set up a bird feeder in your backyard to attract robins or sparrows. These birds are truly magnificent creatures -- that is until you come face to face with one at 200 miles an hour in an aircraft at 3,000 feet in the... MORE

Energy conservation team inspects McGuire
February 2, 2007 — A team of individuals from the Departments of Defense and Energy visited McGuire last week for a five-day energy conservation audit. The team of 13, along with the help of the 305th Civil Engineer Squadron, selected 20 buildings, at least 3,500 square feet or larger, to evaluate how to save energy and money. "We looked at things such as new... MORE

Michael Aimone, Air Force assistant deputy chief of staff for logistics, installations and mission support, presents Col. Rick Martin, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, with a $20,000 check to fund McGuire’s energy conservation initiatives. As a part of AFSO 21, a team of 13 people from the Departments of Defense and Energy spent five days here, evaluating how to best conserve energy on base.

Airmen urged to get involved in dorms
January 25, 2007 — Chief Master Sgt. Scott Kilbride, 305th Air Mobility Wing command chief, urges all McGuire Airmen living in the dorms to engage in ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life in the dorms by participating in dorm councils. "This is about Airmen leading Airmen," Chief Kilbride said. Dorm councils working with dorm managers and first sergeants... MORE