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  • Freedom Wing enlisted promotions

    AirmanDarrel Corian, 88 APSKareem Fisher, 514 AMXSAngel LaTorre, 514 AMXSCourtney Strohl, 88 APSAirman 1st ClassBenjamin Beckford, 514 AMXSSaku Herring, 88 APSJoseph Lorenzo, 514 AMXS Latisha Spencer, 42 CBCSTynisha Thornton, 514 AMXSAmeer Wilson, 514 AMXSSenior Airman Anthony Baginski, 35 APS Devon

  • Racing to work not worth the risk

    I live in the local area, and I'd say most of the morning traffic going past my house is headed toward the base, and many of the drivers are aggressively speeding.I'm no saint. I often drive five mph over the speed limit. Nevertheless, it's seldom that I don't end up with someone on my bumper

  • Ordinary people, extraordinary things

    The past few months have been busy and full of change as I say good bye to the fantastic men and women of the 714th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and move up to become the 514th Maintenance Group deputy commander, working for the groups 600-plus men and women. I have been particularly reflective,

  • Speech: Liftmaster dedication ceremony

    Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from a speech delivered by Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Hofrichter, 514th Maintenance Operations Flight, during the dedication ceremony for the C-118 Liftmaster May 14. Hofrichter led a team of volunteers in restoring the historic aircraft to

  • Historic aircraft 'rolls down the line'

    One of McGuire's most storied aircraft is back on display after more than 40 months of restoration.A team of volunteers from various on- and off-base organizations helped restore the C-118A Liftmaster back to near-original condition.Airmen from the 514th Air Mobility Wing, 305th Air Mobility Wing

  • Mentoring Workshop

    The Human Resource Development Council has scheduled a mentoring workshop for June 22 and 23 here. To register:ON BASE: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=147675&k=0365450F7C52OFF BASE: http://goo.gl/03Qyv

  • Combat dining event scheduled for June

    The Freedom Wing is putting on a Combat Dining In event June 1, from 5 to 10 p.m. A trophy goes to the unit displaying the most enthusiasm while embracing the event's theme. Attire: work uniforms, with liberal combinations and additions permitted. Water-based weapons are encouraged. Volunteers

  • Local Airmen haul in awards

    Air Force Level AwardsBest Integrated Communications AwardMaj. Kelly Ann Charland, 514th Air Mobility Wing Public AffairsMaster Sgt. Donna T. Jeffries, 514th Air Mobility Wing Public AffairsSports Story of the YearShawn J. Jones, 514th Air Mobility Wing Public AffairsCommand Level AwardsOutstanding

  • Air mobility experts conduct air operations orchestra

    The flight of a single aircraft is just one instrument in the orchestra known as air operations. And just as some reservists specialize in playing a particular instrument, such as the KC-10 Extender or the C-17 Globemaster III, some specialize in conducting the overall orchestra.These conductors

  • Year-round exercise program pays dividends

    Do you ever look at the calendar and realize that your fit-to-fight test is coming up and think, "Oh, no! I have to start working out?"Airmen who fall into this category, but who want to avoid sabotaging their careers with a failed fit-to-fight test, should not wait to start a regular year-round