'Wade in the water'

Commissaries Plan for Monday Furloughs

When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, the Defense Commissary Agency's top official said. The closures will be for up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 30."We know that any disruption in commissary operations will impact our patrons. "Also,

Fitness on Request Kiosks

What: Three kiosks are installed at each of the main Fitness Centers on JB MDL to facilitate "instant" fitness through 30-40 pre-loaded classes that include both audio and visual elements to guide users through high- and low-intensity aerobic workouts. Fitness Center staff will determine a schedule

New Army Post-9/11 GI Bill transfer policy to take effect Aug. 1

Beginning Aug. 1, 2013, all Soldiers who elect to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to family members will incur an additional four years in the Army, without regard to their time in service.The policy already applies to nearly every Soldier in the Army -- and has since the beginning of

Patriots celebrate service, stewardship

The 174th Infantry Brigade held its annual Patriot Ball June 28, 2013, at The Merion in Cinnaminson, N.J.The ball's theme was service and leadership in the community with more than 400 military, family and friends in attendance. The evening's guest of honor was Jimmy Murray, co-founder of the first

AMC inspects RAPCON, Airfield

Air Mobility Command is performing an Airfield Operations Compliance Inspection at a variety of units including the 305th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) July 8-12, 2013, here.RAPCON members have to prove during the inspections that their operations coincide with Air

Feel the burn: firefighters train for real thing

Command Cyber Readiness Inspection: don't be 'that Airman'

It is imperative that everyone does his or her part to ensure the networks he or she utilizes are as secure as possible with the upcoming Command Cyber Readiness Inspection for Air Force Network users and in light of recent cyber threats reported in the news. Users should follow sound security

NJ Guardsmen learn path to pilot

More than 20 Soldiers and Marines came to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst June 22, 2013, to learn if they have the skills to become New Jersey Army National Guard Aviation Warrant Officers.The open house, hosted by the National Guard's Alpha Company, 1-150 Assault Helicopter Battalion, was designed

Could you be the next AMC Icon?

Air Mobility Command is searching for the next AMC Icon. The AMC Icon program is loosely based around the hit TV program, American Idol. All AMC installations will conduct base level talent shows during July and August. Local contestants compete for $1,000 in cash prizes. The top finishing Air Force