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  • JB MDL Airman battles cancer to continue career

    Master Sgt. Thomas Rapp re-enlisted for another five years a month ago; something he wasn’t sure he would be able to do this time last year.Rapp, 305th Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, was diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer on Sept. 14, 2015. Upon further scans, doctors

  • Civilian Professional Development Program debuts at MDL

    Joint Base MDL officials will host the inaugural Civilian Professional Development Program at the military and family readiness center here Oct. 24 with a follow up session on Nov.1 at Tommy B’s Community Center. The program, developed with experts from the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence,

  • 18th Air Force Command visits JB MDL

    Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Petzel, 18th AF command chief, share a laugh with members of the 2d Air Refueling Squadron during their visit to Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst Oct. 12. Cox and Petzel were briefed on some of the 2d ARS’ recent missions,

  • Increase in state gas tax to affect price at JB MDL Expresses

    The passing of legislation Oct. 14 that will raise New Jersey’s gas tax by 23 cents per gallon will also affect fuel prices at Army & Air Force Exchange Service Expresses on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.   As a U.S. government entity, the Exchange is immune from state and local taxes unless the

  • Joint Base members honor fallen with Gold Star Ruck March

    The First Sergeant’s Council hosted the 10th annual Gold Star Ruck March across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 8, 2016. The 10k ruck march is dedicated to honoring the families of fallen service members, who are known as Gold Star Families.  “The 30-pound ruck is symbolic of the