News Briefs from around the wing Published May 4, 2012 514th Air Mobility Wing public affairs JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Chief's Group Scholarship Scholarships will be given to selected reservists from the 514th Air Mobility Wing as part of the 514th AMW Chief's Group annual scholarship award program. Applications and an official transcript with grades for the fall semester of 2011 must be received by the 514th Air Mobility Wing command chief master sergeant in Building 2217 by May 31. The number of scholarships and amount will be based on the number of qualified applicants. Applicants must hold the rank of E-6 or below, be an undergraduate student of an approved college or attend a trade school approved by the Veterans Administration, must have no unexcused duty absences, an unfavorable information file or be delinquent on their government issued travel card in the last 12 months, must meet mission ready requirements established by unit and must submit a copy of transcripts with grades for the Fall 2011 semester with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. The application can be found on the Freedom Wing intranet page. Joint Base Open House and Air Show The public is invited to attend the 2012 Joint Base Open House Air Expo set for May 12-13. Attendees will see scores of military aircraft, displays and aerial demonstrations. The event is free to the public. Visit www.jbmdlopenhouse.com for more information. Mentoring Workshop The Third Annual Enlisted Mentoring Workshop will be held Jun. 9-10. Contact Maj. Dori Mansur at 754-6399 for more information Joint Base Coffee & Chat The Career Advisor Council is hosting the Joint Base Coffee & Chat, an informal gathering from 5 to 8 p.m. on the Saturday of every unit training assembly in the back of the auditorium of building 2202. This is a time for any servicemember to come and chat with your fellow comrades. The events feature free coffee, donuts, playing cards, dominoes and friends. For more information, call 754-3028. Uniform Drive for Civil Air Patrol The 514th Human Resource Development Council is sponsoring a uniform drive to help members of the Civil Air Patrol. They are seeking donations of battle dress uniforms, service dress uniforms and black leather uniform boots. Donations can be used, but should be in acceptable condition. Please drop uniform items in the drop boxes located in buildings 2226 and 2216. Call Staff Sgt. Greg Owen at (908) 268-6435 for more information. Motorcycle Course Registration Motorcycle operators must take the motorcycle safety course prior to riding on base. Register at https://militarysafepmv.com. Riders are required to wear the proper personal protection equipment. Call 562-3082 for more information.