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  • Coast Guard celebrates 222 years of service

    The U.S. Coast Guard, which celebrates its 222nd year August 4, began its service as the Revenue Cutter Service Aug. 4, 1790, when President George Washington signed the Tariff Act. This act authorized the construction of 10 ships, known as "cutters," designed to enforce tariffs and trade laws and

  • Jersey Shore families open doors to service members

    Some families pack their cars with food, beverages, beach chairs and umbrellas before heading out to find a nice beach to relax on. For some New Jersey homeowners who live along more than 127 miles of oceanfront property, the sand and ocean waters are just outside their doors. Homeowners made this

  • JB MDL water working group releases public notice of Dix main water system

    A public notice is being issued for the Dix Main water system because tests showed the presence of coliform bacteria. This public notice applies only to the Dix system, and does not apply to the systems on McGuire or Lakehurst. Although the incident was not an emergency, Dix water system users have

  • 8th EAMS takes care of homebound service members

    The members of the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron Aerial Port Flight conduct business as if they work at a state-side international airport. Their main focus is customer satisfaction while ensuring the mission stays on course and adheres to the Transportation Security Administration

  • Air Advisor Academy unveils memorial for fallen Airmen

    The U.S. Air Force Air Advisor Academy here hosted a dedication ceremony for the new Air Advisor Memorial here July 27.While the memorial honors all air advisors who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the ceremony honored eight Air Force and one contracted air advisors who were killed in Afghanistan

  • AMC command chief returns to JB MDL

    Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, Air Mobility Command's command chief, shared his hopes for the joint base Airmen here while outlining future expectations during a visit to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst July 17 through 21.Kaiser, from AMC's headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., visited JB MDL

  • 571st MSAS, Colombia air force prepare for Red Flag Exercise

    With the Air Force continuously evolving, an emphasis has been placed on building partnerships and exchanging ideas with nations around the world. The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron recently completed a four-week Air Mobility Command Building Partner Capacity mission to Colombia where they

  • U.S., Honduran medical team explore problems, solutions

    Inside a small examination room an air conditioning unit hums away, working overtime to keep the room comfortable. The addition of chairs flushed against the wall and behind tabletops set on top of unsteady legs makes the room appear more like a classroom than a medical examination room. The air

  • Williamson assumes command of 305th AMW

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst bid farewell to one leader and welcomed another at a change of command ceremony for the 305th Air Mobility Wing July 20 at Dock 1 in true 'Can Do' spirit.Lt. Gen. Mark Ramsay, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony between outgoing commander Col. Paul

  • Joint Base MDL Exchange celebrates 117 years with host of savings

    In 1895, the War Department issued General Order 46 directing commanders to establish an Exchange at every post. Since then, Exchange associates have faithfully served alongside service members wherever they are called to serve. Today, whether at Bagram or Barksdale, troops and their families know