Tech. Sgt. Justin St Thomas, 162nd Wing aircraft engine specialist, inspects the liner of an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet engine for cracks, bulges and blemishes at Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2022. Aircraft engine specialists play a critical role in ensuring aircraft engines are in prime condition to execute safe missions […]
Sandboxx News Pic of the Day: Mirror image
NewsSoldiers assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force bring a simulated patient to a drop zone during an exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 7, 2021. Photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Cossaboom
How Long Is Navy Boot Camp
NavySo you’ve decided to join the Navy and head off to Navy Great Lakes. As you get closer to your ship date, you may be wondering what the food tastes like and what the days will be like for you. You might even be pondering whether you’ll be able to text your friends and family […]
Sandboxx News Pic of the Day: A perfect hip toss
NewsU.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 practice a shoulder throw technique during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 14, 2021. Marines with MAG-12 took part in the MCMAP advancement course to learn and master green belt techniques and strengthen their warfighting spirit. U.S. Marine Corps […]
Sandboxx News Pic of the Day: American dragons
NewsAn F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Golden Dragons” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192, flies over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Jan. 7, 2022. The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships […]
Sandboxx News Pic of the Day: With a little help from my friends
NewsAn F-15E Strike Eagle departs after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, during an air refueling mission over Southwest Asia, Dec. 22, 2020. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, demonstrating U.S. Air Forces Central’s posture to deter regional aggressors. […]
2022 Military Pay Chart: A breakdown of new Basic Pay rates
Family ResourcesThe 2022 military pay charts reflect a 2.7% increase over 2021’s pay and entitlements. These pay rates were approved through the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, commonly referred to as the “Defense Budget.” These new pay rates went into effect on January 1, 2022 and will be included in the first payment of the year […]
Sandboxx News Pic of the Day: Coming down nice and easy
NewsF-35C Lightning II, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, arrive aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as they prepare to deploy alongside the Navy as an integrated part of Carrier Strike Group 3. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, led by Carrier Strike Group 3, deployed from San Diego, Jan. 3, in support of global […]
2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Base Mailroom Closures
Help CenterThe first base mailroom closure of the year is here. With Martin Luther King Jr. around the corner, we wanted to inform you of the base mailroom closures as well as Sandboxx print schedule that may impact the delivery of your letter. Below you’ll find the 2022 MLK Day Print Room Schedule. Note: this schedule […]
Sandboxx News Pic of the Day: Just a little sisterly love
NewsU.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Supply Battalion participate in a battalion field meet on Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 22, 2021. The field meet was held to boost morale and camaraderie throughout the battalion. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Redding
