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  • Balderson takes helm at ASA-Dix

    Col. Shelley L. Balderson assumed command of Army Support Activity-Dix from Col. Jeffrey A. Doll in a traditional Army change of command ceremony here June 29.The ceremony represented the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for the unit and Balderson adds a couple of firsts to the

  • Historic 72nd deactivates in ceremony

    "The Ultimate Weapon" - the infantryman - stands tall and bronze over a formation of hundreds of Soldiers, sweltering in the heat of the day as the unit they have shed blood, sweat and tears for in the past, closes yet another chapter in its history.The 72nd Field Artillery Brigade deactivated in a

  • 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

  • 621st CRW finalizes reorg during capstone ceremony

    Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing hosted a capstone ceremony here June 26, finalizing the recent reorganization of groups within the wing.The ceremony began with the inactivation of the 621st Contingency Operations Support Group, signifying the completion of the wing's restructuring

  • New chapter for AMC as AMLO squadron activates

    Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing wrote another page in Air Force history as they activated and assigned command for the 621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron during a ceremony here June 26.Lt. Col. Robert O'Keefe took command of the newly formed 621st MSOS during an activation

  • 2nd ARS Airmen support ailing wingman

    Upon learning that their wingman was diagnosed with cancer and would soon begin undergoing chemotherapy treatments, members of the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron rallied.In a show of solidarity, 16 of his squadron members shaved their heads alongside Air Force Maj. Nicholas Rowe, the unit's operations