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  • JB MDL brigade supports, joins Iraq drawdown; prepares to return home

    The logistical drawdown in Iraq is progressing well and on track to meet the Dec. 31 deadline, according to the commander of the unit who has overseen that mission since January. He and his Soldiers prepared to return home early this week.Army Col. Stephen Falcone, Army Reserve's 77th Sustainment

  • Oldest airlift unit calls JB MDL home

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is home to the 6th Airlift squadron which has served with distinction since Oct. 14, 1933, making it the oldest airlift squadron in the Air Force.The 6th AS is a historic unit, celebrating more than 75 years of service to the U.S. through transporting troops and

  • Patriot Brigade passing of the sword

    Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Johnson accepted the noncommissioned officer sword from Col. Craig A. Osborne, 174th Infantry Brigade commander, during a change of responsibility ceremony held at Sharp Field here, Nov. 4.The tradition of the sword ritual signifies the transition of changing the senior

  • Firefighters dedicate memorial to public servants of Sept. 11

    Desire to serve. Ability to perform. Courage to act.These are the inspirational words the 514th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters live by. The motto can also be found stretched around each firefighters badge. The motto has also been etched into a new memorial, which serves as a reminder of the