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  • New CEG activates, welcomes new commander

    In an historic first for the joint base, the 87th Civil Engineer Group activated as its members welcomed their new commander in a ceremony here July 1.The group, which was previously under the 87th Mission Support Group as a squadron, has been stood up to compensate for increases in acreage and

  • JB MDL declares best service members during ceremony

    "Hard work. Dedication. Hard work. Dedication."Marine Sgt. David Wilson, breathed heavily, flipping a tire during an obstacle course: "Hard work. Dedication," he shouted.They are also two of the many qualities eight service members from the base recently showcased during the inaugural Joint Base

  • Goal met: 358 days to return to ‘normal’

    With chest heaving, arms pumping and pink running shoes a blur on the pavement, Senior Airman Ashley Chytraus crossed the finish line of her annual physical fitness test June 14 here.Although the 25-year-old crew chief, with the New Jersey Air National Guard's 108th Wing headquarted at JB MDL,

  • Fire services warns of firework hazards

    The National Fire Protection Association reports an average of 10,000 firework-related injuries have been treated in U.S. hospitals over the last several years.Most fireworks injuries occur around the 4th of July, but are not limited to that holiday. More U.S. fires are reported on Independence Day

  • Deployed Spotlight: Tech Sgt. Latoya Saxton

    Latoya Saxton was one of six children growing up in the small town of Camden, Arkansas. She knew her parents wouldn't be able to pay for her college, so after a friend told her about joining the U.S. Air Force, she decided to sign up."I wanted a better way of life," explained Saxton, who enlisted in