Youth wins top state prize

It is each parent's dream to see their children succeed.For Army Sgt. Perry Tyson, Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Battalion recruiter, that dream is coming true.His son, Marcel, recently earned the Military Youth of the Year award for the Boys and Girls Club of New Jersey, along with a $5,000

Barbecue brings base early 4th

Team MDL welcomes new commander

"With six simple words: 'I relinquish command,' and 'I assume command,' we will transfer leadership," said Maj. Gen. Frederick H. Martin, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, during a change of command ceremony held here June 25.The ceremony marked the formal passing of the torch from Col.

First deployment: Airman supports OEF, OFS

In a person's life there will be the first time you ride a bicycle, or the first time you drive a car without your parent riding shotgun, and of course, your first kiss.The military is no different, except the most significant first is your first deployment."I'm looking forward to it," said Senior

Formulating fuel for fire

Before fuel can be used to help ignite the fires that keep aircraft, ground vehicles, and generators running, petroleum lab specialists first approve the product for the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise, a part of the ongoing Combat Support Training Exercise Global Lightning held here.Army