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  • 'Odyssey of Love' brings AF widow to late husband's former aircraft

    A mother and daughter team recently stopped by Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., as a part of a cross-country journey to capture a photo with a retired aircraft that holds a special place in their heart.Alison Miller and her daughter, Rachael-Grace Aganda, embarked on the journey June 18,

  • Toothbrush care

    Have you ever wondered how often you should replace your toothbrush?The general response I receive in the dental treatment room is, "I throw mine away when the bristles fray out."That answer is incorrect.According to the American Dental Association, you should replace your toothbrush every three to

  • KC-10, C-17 commemorate JB MDL milestones

    The Freedom Wing and the Can-Do Wing, along with honorary commanders and special guests, commemorated the 20th and 10th year anniversaries of the basing of KC-10 Extender and C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 9, 2014.The Honorable Jim Saxton, former U.S.

  • 3d AS gets down and dirty

    The pilots are running through their final procedures and double checking that all information inputted into the aircraft's computer is precise and accurate. They prepare to land on a dirt airstrip that is only 3,563 feet long and 90 feet wide. There is no margin for error as lives could depend on

  • Army Reserve's 'Warhawks' conclude homeland defense mission

    When disaster strikes, every second counts. Minutes can mean the difference between life and death, and air advantages such as speed and agility are unparalleled in providing rapid response capabilities.Enter the Army Reserve "Warhawks," part of the premier U.S. military forces available to conduct

  • CISM convenes at Battleship New Jersey

    The 29th CISM World Wrestling Competition concluded with a closing ceremony and day of leisure Oct. 7, 2014, aboard the historic Battleship New Jersey in Camden, N.J.The CISM council provided a catered lunch to the competitors and staff before announcing this year's team and individual awards to

  • Eliminating the violence

    Since 1987, October has been observed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the intent to mourn those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrate those who have survived it and to connect those who continue work to end the violence.Christina Pires, a domestic abuse victim advocate, and

  • Pa. MP unit pre-mobilizes out of JB MDL

    Soldiers from the Army Reserve 362nd Military Police Detachment from Ashley, Pa., completed a reactive fire training exercise for pre-mobilization training here Monday."This type of training is important for the Soldier who is moving down range because of the different operations that may come up in

  • JB MDL wrestles for gold

    Wrestlers from 24 different countries competed for gold in the 29th Annual World Military Wrestling Championships here at the Griffith Field House.The Conseil International Du Sport - International Military Sports Council - hosted the four-day event that began Oct. 3 and featured Olympic caliber

  • Winning it yourself

    With leaves turning shades of red and brown here, service men and women from around the world competed inside Griffith Field House and Fitness Center during the 29th Annual International Military Sports Council World Military Wrestling Championships Oct. 3, 2014.Among those competing is Army Sgt.