'Global Lightning' to mirror modern battlefields

The joint base here is one of several installations hosting "Global Lightning," a joint and coalition training exercise, from June 6 through 26.Approximately 12,000 service members from the U.S. Army Reserve, Air Force and Navy, along with British and Canadian forces are scheduled to conduct one of

National Guard Soldiers hone combat skills

More than 3,500 New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 53rd Troop Command will conduct two-week annual training events this summer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.The two-week annual training period allows National Guard units to conduct training that requires more

Museum preserves 'priceless' memories

The footprint of war is not always left on the battlefield.  As  photographs, equipment and uniforms are brought home, some artifacts of war eventually find their final resting places in museums."The U.S. Army Reserve Mobilization Museum depicts Army mobilization, not specifically in reserve forces,

Fire safety: Prepare your barbecue

Though fire is a destructive force, people still invite it into their backyard for a cookout.Every year grills and smokers cause thousands of fires, hundreds of injuries, dozens of deaths and millions of dollars in damage. Before preparing for your weekly barbecue, you should first know how to cut

Joint base thanks first responders

The 87th Medical Group held several events in honor of Emergency Medical Services Week here May 18-21, 2015. EMS Week commemorated the dedication and commitment of emergency medical technicians and emergency first responders.To view the full slideshow, click here.

Army dons standardized uniform

The U.S. Army officially launches the Operational Camouflage Pattern Army Combat Uniform July 1, 2015, to replace the current Universal Camouflage Pattern ACU.Transitioning from the current UCP to the OCP is planned to occur over several years.The Military Clothing Sales here is scheduled for a

Parade of Wreaths commemorates fallen warriors

The Joint Base community, alongside the Thomas B. McGuire Foundation and New Jersey State Police, observed Memorial Day with the 33rd Annual Parade of Wreaths May 21, 2015, at Tommy B's Community Activities Center here.More than 300 service members representing all branches attended the ceremony

2nd Brigade welcomes new commander

Mission Spotlight 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Mission Spotlights are a weekly photo slideshow highlighting the mission of a unit. This week's Mission Spotlight focuses on the 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The 305th AMXS performs organizational-level maintenance for all transient aircraft and the base's 16 assigned C-17A Globemasters.To

Commentary: Let us sing

Every morning in basic training we would recite the Airman's Creed and the Air Force song.It always gave me chills.Standing with my flight, my wingmen, we would cry out the verses - our voices echoing off the drill pad walls. It was our motivation to get through another day of training. We were