87th SFS military working dog handler share ‘tails’ at reunion

Current modern-day military working dog handlers interacted with handlers from the 50's and 60's during the Bitburg Air Force Base military working dog handlers reunion Sept. 8 at a Holiday Inn in Philadelphia's historic district.Staff Sgt. Benjamin Eisenhart, a 87th Security Forces Squadron

ASA-Dix dazzles civic leaders

Military leadership from Army Support Activity-Dix hosted an open house for local elected officials, mission partners and stakeholders at the U.S. Army Reserve Mobilization Museum Sept. 13 here."Today, we are highlighting the Army's enduring relevance to our nation's defense on the only tri-service

JB MDL Sailors receive chief rank

Six chief petty officer selectees assumed their title as chief Sept. 14 during the chief pinning ceremony at the Lakehurst Fitness and Sports Center here."This was one of the best days of my life," said Chief Petty Officer Patrick McKay, 87th Security Force Squadron Lakehurst detachment chief master

87th SFS implements new hotline to prevent crime

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst security forces members are providing the joint-base community with another option to help prevent crime.The 87th Security Forces Squadron recently introduced a crime prevention hotline, 754-COPS, through which community members can report concerns of suspicious

Army Reserve, U.S. Tennis Association partner to benefit soldiers, families

Arthur Ashe is best known for his performance on the court as a once top-ranked tennis player in the world and off the court as a civil-rights activist, but few realize he served his country as a Reserve Officer Training Corps graduate and Army lieutenant in the 1960s.Representatives from the U.S.

Civilians recognized for 40 years of service

JB MDL remembers 9/11

MRAP driver's revamp training at JB MDL

Vehicle rollovers remain a serious concern for units deployed overseas. The U.S. military had 618 tactical vehicle rollovers in Afghanistan between January 2009 and July 2012, resulting in 23 fatalities and 501 injuries According to statistics compiled by United States Central Command.First Army

Hats off to officers of 174th

The 174th Infantry Brigade conducted its inaugural Best Officer Competition at the end of August on the Dix Ranges. The 48-hour, non-stop event kicked off with a 6 p.m. ruck-sack inventory ensuring all participants were carrying the same prescribed load, approximately sixty pounds. The officers then

JB MDL hosts 'Beast of the East;' thrills community

Tu-tus, kilts, Disney characters, and business suits were just a small assortment of costumes at this year's Fifth Annual Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst "Beast of the East" Mud Run Sept. 8 at Doughboy Field here.Participants came from across the Northeast to test their mettle on the 10K mud-run