Advanced training tool benefits aircrew

The joint base is host to four flying wings containing more than 600 aircrew members who must maintain current on hypoxia training every five years to remain on their flight status. This process has recently been improved after Air Combat Command approved the newest equipment to be issued to the

Warranties: Become a knowledgeable consumer

Before you make a major purchase, there is an important promise you should read. It is called the warranty--the manufacturer's or seller's promise to stand behind a product. Warranties vary in the amount of coverage they provide. So, just as you compare the style, price and other characteristics of

Monsoon Mission: A Better Way to Predict Indian Weather?

To better understand global weather patterns and increase scientific collaboration between the U.S. and India, researchers supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) have completed a month-long cruise studying summer monsoon conditions in the Bay of Bengal.Summer, or southwest, monsoons are

NSA commander passes helm

Navy Capt. Christopher Bergen assumed command of Naval Support Activity-Lakehurst and responsibility as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander from Navy Capt. Christopher Fletcher during a change of command ceremony held here Sept. 25.The ceremony took place on the flight deck of the

F-18 now on display at Lakehurst

Threat Environment

While there are no known specific threats against the joint base community, propaganda distributed by al-Qaeda and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant  encourages support for homegrown violent extremist. These groups have encouraged support for the Tsarnaev brothers (Boston Marathon bombers) as

Team MDL, community run 'Beast of the East'

Mud splattered ballerinas, superheroes and video game characters braved ponds, mud "mountains" and dozens of other obstacles during this year's 8th annual "Beast of the East" Mud Run held here Sept. 19.The grueling 10k course challenged participants from throughout the Northeast and offered a rare

Memorial service honors fallen Army Reserve Soldier

The Army Reserve's 404th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne) held a memorial service to honor one of its own Sept. 13 at Sharp Field here.Spc. Carlos Del Castillo, a Soldier with the 404th's Bravo Company, died Aug. 22 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident."As his company commander, I

Autonomy, advanced materials in focus as ONR, Indian scientists meet

Answering the call from the Chief of Naval Operations to help build and strengthen international partnerships, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and ONR Global have increased scientific cooperation with the Indian government in recent weeks, including a series of high-profile meetings in India Aug.

Justice Matters

The following members stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst or its associate units were punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) in July and August 2015:Nonjudicial Punishment ActionsA Senior Airman from the 305th Operations Group received an Article 15 for failing to obey