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May 23, 2012
Fairchild pays respect, honors heroes during Police Week

Team Fairchild, and more importantly, the 92nd Security Forces Squadron, paid tribute to their comrades who have fallen in the line of duty during National Police Week here the week of May 15.National Police Week occurs each year in recognition of the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement.
May 21, 2012
87th LRS Airman's combative skills dominate competition

Instructors from the Modern Army Combative Program on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., conducted a level one combative training class April 30 to May 4, with more than a dozen Airmen taking to the mats with other service members from the Army, Navy and Coast Guard.The course graduated 20
May 11, 2012
Travis prepares for Critical Days of Summer

The Critical Days of Summer campaign begins May 25 for the Memorial Day weekend and ends after Labor Day weekend. Travis leadership's goal is to heighten activity awareness so each Airman will make their safety a personal choice. The theme this year is "Safety - It's Personal." On May 18, members
May 10, 2012
Last C-5 Galaxy receives AMP at Travis

A 1970 C-5A Galaxy was the last C-5A to be converted from a "legacy" C-5 to an Avionics Modernization Program C-5 in the Air Force and was completed at Travis May 6, 2012. Since June 2005, 38 C-5 A/B aircraft were modified at Travis by the Lockheed Martin contract field team as part of a two-phased
May 10, 2012
Sailors receive leadership skills through ALS; become first JB Charleston Navy graduates

Airman Leadership School typically serves as an enlisted Air Force member's first professional military education. Recently, it has not only developed leadership abilities in Airmen, but also the skills of members in other branches of the service.Joint Base Charleston's ALS graduated its first Navy
May 9, 2012
Team Little Rock hosts AMC command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command command chief, visited with the Airmen of Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., April 30 - May 3, 2012.Kaiser, along with his wife, Debbie, attended numerous briefs, tours and ceremonies throughout the duration of their visit. The two took advantage of
April 5, 2012
International spouses tour new home

Military spouses from more than 15 countries got a first-hand look at the different facets and capabilities related to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst March 23.The International Spouses Group, based out of the joint base, received an inside perspective of the installation during their day-long
April 4, 2012
AMC's Critical Days of Summer campaign begins May 25

Air Mobility Command's Critical Days of Summer 2012 safety campaign begins at 4 p.m. on May 25 and ends at 7 a.m. on Sept. 4.The objective of the 2012 campaign is to call attention to the tragic loss and/or injury of Airmen during the summertime. In addition, the campaign focuses on raising
March 29, 2012
Motorcycle safety time again: The 'Hurt Study' - Think safe, practice safe, be safe

"The Department of Defense takes motorcycle safety very serious," said Mark Rupert, 92nd Air Refueling Wing, deputy chief of safety. "Along with having the appropriate license to operate a motorcycle, the DOD also requires before operation of any motorcycle, individuals must successfully complete an
March 26, 2012
22nd AS celebrates their 70th anniversary

Members, family, friends and acquaintances of the 22nd Airlift Squadron are invited to the squadron's 70th anniversary celebration scheduled for April 2 and 3 at Travis.The celebration includes many activities designed to celebrate the historic legacy of the squadron, said Capt. Austin Horn, 22nd AS