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  • 'Keep what you've earned' campaign marks decrease in alcohol Incidents

    The Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Office announced Sept. 9, 2013, alcohol incidents among Sailors decreased 51 percent* from Memorial Day through Labor Day compared the same period last year."This decrease shows Sailors are taking ownership of this issue," said Rear Adm. Sean Buck, 21st

  • First-class pilot first in class, wins top research award

    Taking a moment to contemplate the question, Maj. Brian Alexander bowed his head to carefully formulate an answer he may or may not have been brooding over since he received the news. "I can't tell you why I was selected," said Alexander, 78th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender pilot. "I wrote

  • Community members gather food for ‘Feds Feed Families’

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst units hosted collection points for community members to donate non-perishable food items and various goods as part of the annual Feds Feed Families program June 1, 2013, to Aug. 28, 2013 here.The U.S. Department of Agriculture headed the federal campaign this year in

  • Martin assumes command of USAF Expeditionary Center

    Maj. Gen. Frederick "Rick" Martin assumed command of the U.S. Air Force Air Expeditionary Center during a ceremony Sept. 9, 2013, at the Expeditionary Center, here. Gen. Paul J. Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., presided over the event, in which not only were there

  • JB MDL Airman helps create lasting impression downrange

    Three Airmen painted their interpretation of unity, respect, trust, strength and the will to protect, on a wall Aug. 30, 2013, at Camp Cunningham leaving a visual legacy for those who follow in their footsteps.By the time the painting was done, the Airmen had spent more than 25 hours of their spare

  • Agencies commit to Transition Assistance Program

    The departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, Education, the Office of Personnel Management and the Small Business Administration codified their continued commitment to help transitioning service members be "career ready" for civilian life by signing a statement of intent Aug. 15, 2013."This

  • Soldiers vie for 'best officer' title

    The 174th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East, held its 2013 Best Officer Competition Aug. 26-28, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The Best Officer Competition tests Soldiers' military knowledge, skills and physical fitness.The three-day competition comprised events including

  • 514th AMW wins 2012 Air Force Outstanding Unit award

    The 514th Air Mobility Wing was one of 14 Air Force Reserve wings recognized for meritorious service as a recipient of the 2012 Air Force Outstanding Unit award. The Secretary of the Air Force gave recognition to the units who have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service or