Location Lemoore, California, about 10 miles northeast of the main gate of Naval Air Station Lemoore, is essentially in the middle of California. In driving terms, it’s 200 miles southeast of San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean; almost 500 miles south of the Oregon border; 450 miles north of

  Welcome to California! Part of the San Joaquin Valley, Kings and Fresno counties both are in California’s central valley, with Kings County in the middle of the state’s inland region, about 190 northeast of Los Angeles. Fresno County is just northeast of Kings County. Kings County has a population

Lemoore is located in the heart of California and can be easily accessed from all over the Golden State via several highways. Most people traveling in the area choose to drive, enjoying the agriculture that dominates the area. For those flying, there are two major airports within 200 or so

  A low cost of living, plenty of open space and a bounty of locally grown produce in Kings and Fresno counties contribute to a quality of life not often found in larger metropolitan areas. In 2014, an estimated 150,269 people called Kings County home, while around 965,974 resided in

  The Central San Joaquin Valley, which encompasses Kings and Fresno counties, is home to the majority of the United States’ agricultural production (as measured by dollar value) and is continuing to experience growth in food processing, warehousing and distribution, education and health care. Though population growth has seen a

  There are many health care services in Kings and Fresno counties for military, civilians and veterans, though implementation of the Affordable Care Act may change established insurance options. Visit www.healthcare.gov for information on open enrollment for health care coverage under the national Affordable Care Act. California currently has 10

  Picking up from one place and moving to another is always a hassle, especially when kids and pets are involved. Knowing whom to call or where to find information can help make the transition easier. Local government websites are valuable resources for newcomers to Kings and Fresno counties because

  For those moving to a new location, it’s important to know what educational options are available. This chapter outlines the public schools system in Kings and Fresno counties, along with information about local libraries and higher education. There are private schools, charter schools and home schooling available to children

  Communities surrounding NAS Lemoore reflect the many contrasts of California living. County fairs, festivals, concerts in the park, renaissance faire — all reflect a small-hometown atmosphere of rural America. Yet, within a two- to four-hour drive are some of the nation’s largest cities and major tourist attractions, which draw

MARINE CORPS BASE KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii The commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Brig. Gen. Russell A. C. Sanborn will deliver remarks on the search and rescue operation in a press conference at 12:00 p.m. HST on 17 January at Hale'iwa Alii Beach Park. Search and rescue efforts

MERIDIAN, Miss. - Members of the 828th Transportation Battalion, headquartered in Livingston, Ala., held a Best Warrior competition to select one soldier as the battalion's best. Competitors from the 206th Transportation Company, 287th Transportation Company (Heavy Equipment Transport), 319th Transportation Company, and 576th Movement Control Detachment and their sponsors, participated

Story by SSgt Bryan Peterson on 01/14/2016 SIGONELLA, Italy - In July 2014, U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa based out of Morn Air Base, Spain, evacuated U.S. citizens and embassy personnel from Tripoli, Libya. Americans traveled by ground convoy to neighboring Tunisia, before being flown