MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — With shovels, skid steers and determination, the 452nd Civil Engineering Squadron is clearing overdue trenches on March Air Reserve Base’s flight line — a critical project that blends mission readiness with hands-on training.
“This trench was for maintenance,” said Staff Sgt. Elvis Lara, a heavy machinery and concrete specialist with the 452 CES. “It’s collected vegetation and water, attracting birds right near the airfield. We’re clearing it out to make the airfield safer and reduce the risk of bird strikes.”
Operating heavy equipment in such a sensitive location requires extensive planning and teamwork.
“You can’t just show up and start digging,” said Tech. Sgt. Marvin...
08.21.2025 | MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
Story by Master Sgt. Wendy Day
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — With shovels, skid steers and determination, the 452nd Civil Engineering Squadron is clearing overdue trenches on March Air Reserve Base’s flight line — a critical project that blends mission readiness with hands-on training.
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — At nearly every major event on base—retirements, changes of command, award ceremonies, and annual picnics—there’s one constant quietly ensuring excellence: Ms. Irene Paredes, March ARB’s Protocol Officer.
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — For Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Jugas, the senior enlisted leader for the 452nd Security Forces Squadron, leadership isn’t just a responsibility—it’s a legacy. With nearly three decades of military service, Jugas exemplifies resilience, consistency and a deep commitment to Airmen and the mission.
Chiefs on Leadership: CMSgt Paul Williams
Senior Enlisted Leader, Chaplain Corps, March Air Reserve Base
In his quiet office nestled within March Air Reserve Base, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Williams reflects on a 21-year journey of faith, service, and transformation—both in himself and those he leads. As the Senior Enlisted Leader for Religious Affairs at March and liaison to 19 other wings across the 4th Air Force, within , Chief Williams...
USS Midway Museum, San Diego – June 18, 2025. More than a dozen explosive detection K-9 teams gathered aboard the USS Midway Museum June 18 to conduct a large-scale mass odor multi-agency training exercise designed to strengthen joint operational readiness and interagency communication.
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — Airmen from the 912th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) and the 452nd Maintenance Squadron (MXS) recently conducted a confined space extraction exercise, testing their emergency response skills inside the fuel tanks of a KC-135 Stratotanker.
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Col. Bryan Bailey, commander of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, California, served as the official reviewing officer during a Basic Military Training (BMT) graduation ceremony June 6, 2025 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland—the Gateway to the Air Force.
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — With shovels, skid steers and determination, the 452nd Civil Engineering Squadron is clearing overdue trenches on March Air Reserve Base’s flight line — a critical project that blends mission readiness with hands-on training.
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — At nearly every major event on base—retirements, changes of command, award ceremonies, and annual picnics—there’s one constant quietly ensuring excellence: Ms. Irene Paredes, March ARB’s Protocol Officer.
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — For Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Jugas, the senior enlisted leader for the 452nd Security Forces Squadron, leadership isn’t just a responsibility—it’s a legacy. With nearly three decades of military service, Jugas exemplifies resilience, consistency and a deep commitment to Airmen and the mission.
Chiefs on Leadership: CMSgt Paul Williams
Senior Enlisted Leader, Chaplain Corps, March Air Reserve Base
In his quiet office nestled within March Air Reserve Base, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Williams reflects on a 21-year journey of faith, service, and transformation—both in himself and those he leads. As the Senior Enlisted Leader for Religious Affairs at March and liaison to 19 other wings across the 4th Air Force, within , Chief Williams...
USS Midway Museum, San Diego – June 18, 2025. More than a dozen explosive detection K-9 teams gathered aboard the USS Midway Museum June 18 to conduct a large-scale mass odor multi-agency training exercise designed to strengthen joint operational readiness and interagency communication.
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. — Airmen from the 912th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) and the 452nd Maintenance Squadron (MXS) recently conducted a confined space extraction exercise, testing their emergency response skills inside the fuel tanks of a KC-135 Stratotanker.
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Col. Bryan Bailey, commander of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, California, served as the official reviewing officer during a Basic Military Training (BMT) graduation ceremony June 6, 2025 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland—the Gateway to the Air Force.
