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  • Annual awards banquet recognizes wing's finest

    Despite the rainy weather, 514th Air Mobility Wing members convened in support and recognition of more than 60 noteworthy Airmen for their accomplishments during the 2013 fiscal year at the 14th Annual Awards Banquet held at the community center here Jan. 11. Award winners included: Senior Airman

  • 514th AMW commemorates the holiday season with lunch

    514th Air Mobility Wing staff took the lunch hour to celebrate the most festive time of year at a holiday lunch held here. The 514th chaplain's office organized an ornate lunch featuring exotic desserts, a white elephant gift exchange, and the highlight of the event - a special appearance by the

  • My plate, a new guide to nutrition

    I want to start by being honest, I love burgers. I consider myself a burger connoisseur. I've tried burgers with everything from the traditional bacon & cheddar to the high end truffle & brie to even the exotic ostrich burger. While burgers are my passion, I am certainly aware that if I consumed all

  • Bodyweight Exercises: A solution to improving fitness

    Do you face the dilemma of waking up thinking about working out, but come to the conclusion it's too early to work out or there's too much to do after work? Some of you may feel you've hit a plateau or feel your workouts have become boring. If so, then bodyweight exercises may give you more options

  • Airman intervenes after fiery highway crash

    The morning of Sept. 7 began normal for Senior Airman Chad Turko, 714th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-10 crew chief, who left his home in Rockaway Township, N.J. to attend unit training assembly here. Suddenly deterred by ominous smoke on the horizon, Turko encountered a surreal scene unfolding

  • Hot Diggity Dog Day celebrates wing accomplishments, resiliency

    Hawaiian shirts and grilled hot dogs were the theme for Hot Diggity Dog Day, a two-hour appreciation lunch, held here Sept. 26 for Freedom Wing reservists, Air Reserve Technicians, and civilian personnel. Attendees feasted over a complimentary barbeque lunch hosted by 514th Air Mobility Wing

  • Understanding aeromedical team's critical medical mission

    Imagine yourself in a crowded hospital room. The air is filled with the sound of alarms and staff members shouting orders. Doctors and nurses are tending to severely injured patients at their bedside as a respiratory therapist is caring for a ventilated patient. No, this isn't an emergency

  • New changes to tuition assistance program begin Oct. 1

    Air Force Reserve Command will implement a new tuition assistance payment process Oct. 1 that will eliminate up-front fees reservists pay for classes by enabling tuition payments to go directly to a university or college. "This new TA process will be a huge relief for our members," said Col. Heather

  • Running with McGuire's dog whisperer

    As the van rounded the corner into the vacant parking lot, five eager heads peered through the crack of its windows revealing large gaping eyes, the silhouette of wagging tails and a hyper-awareness of what was to come.When the door glided open, frantic paws paced the van floor never exceeding the