Army strong unit celebrates Army birthday in Philadelphia

If one were to trace the roots of the modern U.S. Army back to its founding family tree, it would have likely began in the City of Brotherly Love.Philadelphia was home to the Second Continental Congress which authorized the establishment of the Continental Army, June 14, 1775. The modern Army

Air Advisor Academy stands up at JB MDL

The U.S. Air Force Air Advisor Academy officially stood up during an activation ceremony 10 a.m. Tuesday here.Special Order G-12-13 directed the USAF Air Advisor Academy activation May 1 in order to produce trained, educated and qualified Airmen to help build global air, space and cyber

Honor the nation's colors on Flag Day

Many public buildings in towns and homes across America flew the nation's Flag June 14 in honor of Flag Day.A celebration of Continental Congress adoption of the American flag in the First Flag Resolution of June 14, 1777, Flag Day was not officially recognized until President Harry Truman signed it

Commander completed 'fini' flight at JB MDL

Reaper Battalion prepares for year-long mobilization

For 2nd Battalion, 309th Regiment, stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., this is no ordinary two-week annual training at home."This year we are preparing for a year-long mobilization at the joint base scheduled to begin November 1st," said Army Maj. Shawn Sebrell, commander,

Soldiers begin most important part of reset process: demobilization

When Soldiers return from deployment to Joint Base-McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, they start the most important part of the reset process - demobilization. This crucial time allows Soldiers time to resolve medical, dental, behavioral health, financial and administrative issues prior to their release from

108th Wing gets new commander

With a KC-135 Stratotanker at their backs, the Airmen from the 108th Wing stood at attention inside Hangar 33-33, as Col. Kevin J. Keehn assumed command of the 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, from Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff here May 20.Keehn accepted the 108th Wing's flag from Maj.

LMR upgrade comes to JB MDL

The 87th Communications Squadron has begun planning a base-wide upgrade to the existing land mobile radio system in order to seamlessly integrate McGuire, Dix and Lakehurst into one LMR system.The LMR upgrade will bring along some new features that will ensure users maintain secure radio

Employers experience military might

More than 40 employers from the tri-state area attended the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve "Boss Lift" event June 1 here.The reserve boss lift event, which was hosted by Army Support Activity, included a visit to the Army Reserve and National Guard Battle Lab, a ride on a UH-60 Black Hawk

Joint base honors 70th anniversary of Battle of Midway

 The joint base community members came together June 4 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway at Hangar 1.The annual ceremony is held to honor the Sailors and Marines who displayed courage, sacrifice and heroism in the Pacific during one of the most significant naval battles of