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  • Firefighters take home AMC awards

    The joint base community would like to congratulate the following 87th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters for winning Air Mobility Command Fire Emergency Services Awards:Civilian Firefighter of the Year - Thomas WieczerzakMilitary Fire Officer of the Year - Senior Master Sgt. Charles MorrisRalph

  • LRC radio technicians attend Falcon III, JEM training

    The Army Sustainment Command, Logistics Readiness Center, here, has a new capability which will close the gap between this LRC and other repair sources.LRC technicians can add AN/PRC-148 and AN/PRC-152 to their list of capabilities with the introduction and popularity of the Joint Tactical Radio

  • 87th CE schedules heater turn off across joint base

    The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron will begin shutting off the heating systems throughout base after three consecutive days of 63 degrees or higher. Tentative heat shut-off schedule is as follows: April 15 - 19: Priority C facilities - Shops and Maintenance Areas April 22 - 26: Priority B facilities -

  • Service member spotlight: Aspirations

    Petty Officer 1st Class James Ampley, Fleet Readiness Center East and Aviation Support Detachment command career counselor, is the joint base's featured service member of the week. Ampley hails from Stamford, Conn. Q: Why did you join the military?A: I joined the military because I wanted to do

  • Holocaust survivor remembers victims, honors service members

    Tears were shed on more than one occasion during the Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony hosted by the 174th Infantry Brigade March 8, 2013 here. The Patriot Brigade's 1st Battalion, 314th Infantry Regiment worked with joint base partners to facilitate the touching and educational event.Service members

  • Community leaders give back to joint base

    "Attention building, there are pretzels and bagels in the command section. Get 'em while they're still here."Joe Zarzaca, the 32nd Air Refueling Squadron honorary commander and longtime base supporter, brought an assortment of pretzels and bagels to the men and women of the 32nd ARS here March 26,

  • Army Reserve division commander joins female general officers ranks

    The commander of the Army Reserve's 98th Training Division (IET) received promotion to brigadier general during a ceremony at the Maj. John P. Pryor Army Reserve Center April 6, 2013 here.Brig. Gen. Mikey Kloster became one of a small percentage of female Soldiers to make general officer, and is one

  • 'On time, on target' brigade bids farewell to Soldiers

    One of the most sacred traditions in the Army is recognizing service members who are retiring from a career of dedicated, honorable service.Two such 72nd Operations Brigade Soldiers were honored in a ceremony here March 27, 2013.Upon retirement, Lt. Col. Andrew B. Decker, Headquarters and

  • Alcohol, drunk driving put lives at risk

    Drunk driving kills. On average, someone dies as a result of drunk driving every 53 minutes, and someone is injured as a result of drunk driving every 90 seconds. According to the National Safety Council, at any given moment one in 50 drivers is not just impaired but legally intoxicated; this number

  • DOD program works to help stressed military parents

    With April designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Department of Defense is highlighting its commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect among military families, especially through the Family Advocacy Program, and providing those who need it with counseling.The FAP focuses on