McGuire prepares facilities, equipment for C-17's arrival

As soon as McGuire officials found out C-17s were coming, the base began preparing for the aircraft's arrival. Perhaps, one of the biggest preparations was ensuring McGuire had the facilities and equipment to support the C-17.Construction on a number of C-17 facilities and related projects -- at a

News media experience in-flight refueling

Volunteer coach shares his passion for boxing

A maintenance staff sergeant here offers people an alternative to being on the street, one that teaches them lifelong skills. In turn, those people teach him how to become a better coach and allow him to be involved in the sport he adores.And in the process, Staff Sgt. Edwar Rivas, flying crew chief

Airmans career recorded in collection

An embroidered buccaneer against a background of blue, sewn proudly on the breast of a young Airman, sparked his interest.He wanted to know more. Where did it come from? What did it mean?As the Nellis AFB, Nev., Airman sought the story behind the 428th Fighter Squadrons patch, he discovered a

Airman donates $50,000 crown to help less fortunate

It's said, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend." One McGuire Airman gave up her diamonds to help some new friends.Senior Airman Myriam Cubi-Vaca, 305th Operations Group information manager, has donated the diamond-studded $50,000 crown she won as Miss Ecuador International 2002 to two charitable

New system 'sheds light' on short-field, combat landings

Thanks to a new runway lighting system, McChord C-17 Globemaster III aircrews soon will have another place to practice combat, short-field and night landings.There is only one assault landing field in the northwest, and thats Moses Lake, said Capt. Mark Anderson, 62nd Operations Support Squadron

Starlifters retire from active duty service

The last two active-duty C-141B Starlifter transport aircraft will be retired Sept. 16 at McGuire AFB, N.J.During the past 40 years, the C-141 has proven a versatile platform for troop and cargo transport, humanitarian and disaster relief operations and aeromedical evacuation. As such, the

Active-duty C-141s retired; chapter in global air mobility closes

In his 1961 State of the Union Address, President John F. Kennedy set as the top immediate defense priority prompt attention to increase Americas airlift capability. He said, Obtaining additional air transport mobility -- and obtaining it now -- will better assure the ability of our conventional

McGuire AFB busy preparing aircrews for C-17 arrival

The first C-17 Globemaster III will arrive here Sept. 24, and the base has been busy preparing its aircrew members for the arrival of the Air Forces newest airlifter.While a majority of the C-141 aircrews here are either retiring or PCSing, some have decided to transition to the C-17. In fact, nine

ATWIND 2004 ends on high note: Officials look to freshen program in 2005

Around The World In Ninety Days -- Air Mobility Command and Air Force Space Commands summer promotion ended Aug. 30.An interactive, Web-based program, ATWIND was designed to help increase awareness and participation in Air Force programs, services and activities.According to command ATWIND