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

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