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McGuire AFB closed Jan. 2
December 29, 2006 — By Executive Order of President George W. Bush, all executive departments, independent organizations and other agencies of the Federal government shall be closed on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, as a mark of respect for Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States. U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Linda M. Springer notified... MORE

57th WPS gives 'Ph.D.s' in weapons system
December 14, 2006 — Nearly every type of aircraft in the United States Air Force took to the skies Dec. 7 for an exercise where aircrews simulated a takedown as if in hostile territory. C-17s performed an on-call airdrop; simulating dropping supplies to ground troops. C-130s did likewise, while F-15s performed offensive counter air, F-16s, F-15Es and B-52s performed... MORE

Maj. Tony Carr, 10th Airlift Squadron pilot, McChord Air Force Base, Wash., and student attending training at the 57th Weapons Squadron here, prepares a C-17 during the squadron’s training exercise at Nellis AFB, Nev. The class is set to graduate Saturday after five-and-a-half months of training to become weapons officers. U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Rebekah Phy

McGuire ADAPT team offers holiday ‘spirits’ tips
December 14, 2006 — In an effort to help keep this holiday season a joyous one, the McGuire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment team has launched the Arrive Alive campaign. Arrive Alive serves one goal: prevent drinking and driving by enhancing alcohol awareness. To do this, ADAPT is providing tips on hosting holiday parties, reminding members of the... MORE

McGuire Airmen to appear on Today Show
December 14, 2006 — MORE

Master Sgt. Jerrod Roth, 305th Communications Squadron, his wife, Tech. Sgt. Tammy Roth, 305th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and their daughter, Jordan, and son, Logan, film a segment of the Today Show with Matt Lauer and Sesame Street’s Elmo Monday. The show, which will air Dec. 25 at 7 a.m., highlights an upcoming Sesame Street Workshop special on how military families cope with deployments, featuring the Roths and other Team McGuire families. The Sesame Street special will air Dec. 27 at 9 p.m. on PBS. U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Rachel Martinez

AMWC Port Dawgs ‘take a bite’ out of competition, win online learning award
December 14, 2006 — An Air Mobility Warfare Center mobile training course took gold, scoring better than computer and technology tycoons Microsoft and General Electric in the recent Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards in Denver, Colo. "M-learning is just one example of the Air Mobility Warfare Center's initiatives to generate velocity in training," said Maj... MORE

Legal urges Airmen to use caution on MySpace.com
December 14, 2006 — There's a new phenomenon sweeping the internet - www. MySpace.com. Many military members have begun to use this site to share photographs of themselves as well as thoughts about their lives, the Air Force and the military in general. While all citizens have the right to free speech, military members are subject to certain restrictions when they... MORE

Local Educators tour McGuire
December 11, 2006 — MORE

MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. -- Senior Airman Melody Davis, 305th Logistics Readiness Squadron war readiness journeyman, assists a local educator with a web belt. Educators visited the Mobility Supply Warehouse to learn about the variety of equipment Airmen deploy with. U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Dilia DeGrego

305th MSG achieves AFSO21 success
December 7, 2006 — A milestone in McGuire's AFSO21 efforts has been achieved with the Import Cargo LEAN Initiative in the 305th Mission Support Group. The 305th MSG recently held a week-long rapid improvement event, led by Capt. Peter Anderson, air freight commander, where a team came together to plan, schedule, test and implement new ideas to improve the processes... MORE

McGuire Tuskegee Airman recognized for 'Can Do' mission
December 7, 2006 — George Watson, Team McGuire volunteer and original Tuskegee Airman, received a piece of history Nov. 29 when he was presented a painting depicting Tuskegee's "The Great Train Robbery." The painting, created by Frank McGinnley, an Air Force artist and Korean War veteran, depicted what Mr. Watson refers to as "Operation Fuel Tank." March 23, 1945,... MORE

Frank McGinnley, an Air Force artist, presents George Watson, a Team McGuire member and original Tuskegee Airman, a painting depicting “The Great Train Robbery,” carried out by the Tuskegee Airmen in 1945. Also pictured is Mr. Watson’s grandson, George Watson III. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dilia DeGrego

Ho Ho Holidays!
December 7, 2006 — MORE

Col. Rick Martin, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, along with children of deployed Team McGuire members, count down during the tree lighting ceremony at the Chapel 1 Annex here Nov. 29. The colonel invited all children who had a parent deployed up to the stage to help him pull the lever to light the McGuire Christmas tree. A band entertained the group with holiday songs while hot chocolate and cookies were served, and Santa came and delivered toys to the children. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebekah Phy