ASA-Dix victim advocates spread word

ROTC cadets tackle real-world training

Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from several area universities participated in a joint field training exercise (JFTX) April 4-7, 2013, here.The JFTX was primarily designed to prepare third-year cadets for their upcoming capstone event this summer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash."We have

Joint Base to issue Gold Star IDs

Base authorities will begin issuing Gold Star installation access cards to eligible family members of fallen service members May 1, 2013, here.Family members who are eligible to receive the ID are parents, siblings, stepsiblings, stepparents and grandparents of fallen service members.The goal of the

Boston Marathon explosions highlight importance of antiterrorism efforts

Three people were killed and more than 100 were injured when two explosions occurred at the finish line of the Boston Marathon yesterday bringing about an even keener attention to security across the country.Service members, families and personnel at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst should remain

JB MDL youth catch trout, have merry time

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