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McGuire Airmen earn CCAF degree
November 9, 2006 — The following McGuire Airmen are Community College of the Air Force graduates for Fall 2006. Air Force Elements Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Riggins Staff Sgt. Nils Stinson 373rd Training Squadron Det. 1 Staff Sgt. Edward Ector Tech. Sgt. Aaron Jackson Tech. Sgt. David Keirns Staff Sgt. Charles McCollum III Staff Sgt. Matthew Murray Staff Sgt... MORE

Team McGuire skates with Flyers
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An instructor for the Philadelphia Flyers on-ice clinic trains Team McGuire Airmen and family members on proper ice hockey maneuvering techniques during a Flyers practice session Wednesday in Voorhees, N.J. McGuire members were also invited to attend a Flyers game Saturday in honor of Veterans’ Day.

Key to mentoring is having a BLAST
November 9, 2006 — Mentoring is a major factor in building successful leaders in our Air Force. Although it was not formally called mentoring until recently, it has always been a part of growing military leaders. It takes place every day between supervisors and their subordinates. The key to an effective mentor program is it should always be a "BLAST" for everyone... MORE

Senior leaders help give back to Airmen
November 9, 2006 — Senior-ranking personnel here recently contributed in efforts to add a mini-movie theater to the Airmen's Firehouse for junior Airmen to enjoy. When Air Mobility Command Commander Gen. Duncan J. McNabb visited McGuire in late-September, he and his wife suggested an upgrade to the firehouse to benefit the Airmen. "Everyone's been working hard and... MORE

McGuire member rocks out
October 31, 2006 — As a member of the 818th Global Mission Readiness Squadron and bass player in a local band, he somewhat leads a double life. He's an Airman by day and rock star by night. Staff Sgt. Barry "BUDA" Pope, 818th GMRS special vehicle maintenance craftsman, epitomizes the phrase, "work hard - play hard," as he continuously balances his time between his... MORE

GeoBase program brings McGuire maps to 21st Century
October 31, 2006 — From mapping out driving routes for distinguished visitor tours to tracking traffic accident locations, McGuire's GeoBase program is changing the way the 305th Civil Engineer Squadron looks at the base, literally. "Basically, it's a new way of handling spatial data," said Jennifer McCullough, GeoBase coordinator. "You can integrate things like... MORE

Taking care of our own, Wingman day is Oct. 27
October 31, 2006 — Team McGuire will hold its annual Wingman Day Oct. 27. The day's events will focus on stress-related issues as well as the importance of looking out for one another. Wingman Day started 2004 from a Chief of Staff's sight picture focusing on the many stress factors facing Airmen today. In response, Air Mobility Command asked all bases to hold a... MORE

Ambulance services available 24/7
October 31, 2006 — The 305th Medical Group ambulance services staff is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to respond to medical emergencies within a 100-mile radius of McGuire. Staff Sgt. Jesse Amador, 305th Medical Group aerospace medical technician for ambulance services, is one of the Airmen working there who helps provide emergency care for McGuire and Fort... MORE

Rights and Duties
October 31, 2006 — We do honor to the stars and stripes as the emblem of our country and the symbol of all that our patriotism means. We identify the flag with almost everything we hold dear on earth. It represents our peace and security, our civil and political liberty, our freedom of religious worship, our family, our friends, our home. We see it in the great... MORE

McGuire 9/11 responders share personal experiences
October 11, 2006 — Can you remember where you were on Sept. 11, 2001? Seven servicemembers from the 514th Air Mobility Wing recently shared their stories with members of the 305th Mission Support Group. Shortly after the fifth anniversary of Sept. 11, each of the seven attendees was asked to share their experience at the 305th MSG officer's call, describing their... MORE