CFC kicks-off at JB MDL

The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Oct. 2 at Tommy B's Community Activities Center here.The event marked the beginning of the CFC's South Jersey campaign, which includes Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in addition to the regions of Mercer and Ocean County down to Cape May.The kick-off

Pro hockey team visits base, builds team camaraderie

Marine Aircraft Group 49 hosted professional hockey players and coaches on the joint base as part of a team building exercise Sept. 30.The Bridgeport Sound Tigers is an American Hockey League organization and the minor league affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders.After the

Air Force Promotes 45 JB MDL lieutenants to captain

The Air Force announced Oct. 4 that 45 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst first lieutentants were selected for promotion to captain. The following selectees are:- Stephanie Bacue, 818th Global Mobility Readiness Squadron- Donald Beckwith, 6th Airlift Squadron- Peter Betz, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron-

USPS honors Dix employee for 50 years of service

305th Airman to perform at AMC Icon singing competition

A Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst representative will sing in the upcoming Air Mobility Command Icon singing competition at the Scott Club on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Oct. 25.Staff Sgt. Oliver Dagum, 305th Aerial Port Squadron training instructor and Tulsa, Okla. native, won his chance during

Marines stay fit with MCMAP

Marine Aircraft Group 49 members hold their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training on a daily basis in a picnic area across from their hangar here. The training is designed to instill mental strength, allowing Marines to get through hard times, said Staff Sgt. Lorris Wilson, second degree

Disestablishment ends VR-52’s 40-year legacy

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron VR-52 "Taskmasters" will close its doors for good here after Sept. 29 after 40 years of service.Most VR-52 Sailors left after the disestablishment ceremony Sept. 9, but some remained to conduct final administrative duties and historical archiving."I truly had no idea

AMC commander joins JB MDL to honor wounded warrior

Gen. Ray Johns, Air Mobility Command commander, presented Staff Sgt. Brian Williams with a Purple Heart, the Air Force Combat Action Medal and a Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony at the Joint Base Theater here Sept. 28.The commander, who was visiting from AMC Headquarters at Scott Air Force Base,

Lodging rates increase Oct. 1

After four years without a rate increase, Air Force lodging rates will go up beginning Oct. 1, Air Force Personnel Center Officials said today. The increase is necessary to ensure Air Force Lodging rates cover current operating and capital improvement costs, said Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, AFPC

Active-shooter exercise enhances base readiness

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst personnel participated in an active-shooter exercise Sept. 20 to evaluate the installation's emergency response procedures here. An active shooter is, by DOD definition, one or more individuals who participate in a random or systematic shooting spree, demonstrating