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  • ROTC cadets tackle real-world training

    Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from several area universities participated in a joint field training exercise (JFTX) April 4-7, 2013, here.The JFTX was primarily designed to prepare third-year cadets for their upcoming capstone event this summer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash."We have

  • Joint Base to issue Gold Star IDs

    Base authorities will begin issuing Gold Star installation access cards to eligible family members of fallen service members May 1, 2013, here.Family members who are eligible to receive the ID are parents, siblings, stepsiblings, stepparents and grandparents of fallen service members.The goal of the

  • Boston Marathon explosions highlight importance of antiterrorism efforts

    Three people were killed and more than 100 were injured when two explosions occurred at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday bringing about an even keener attention to security across the country.Service members, families and personnel at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst should remain