SecDef’s joint-basing expert visits Charleston

Joint basing is a lot like family. A family, like the military, finds their strength through the loyalty they have for each other. They can also experience growing pains and be tested to overcome obstacles. Nobody knows this more than Col. Charles Perham, Office of Secretary of Defense, Pentagon,

Stars, Icons, sing for glory, prizes

An electric buzz drifted through the air moments before two different singing competitions began Aug. 16 and 17 at Tommy B's Community Activities Center here.The 87th Force Support Squadron hosted two service-specific singing competitions. The Air Force's Air Mobility Command-sponsored AMC Icon

Air Force Week captures New York’s imagination

The Air Force kicked off one of its biggest outreach programs Aug. 19 in America's largest city with a combination of opening day remarks, flyovers, interactive displays and performances by Air Force bands.The opening ceremony at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on Pier 86 marked the start of

JB MDL volunteers deliver food to local families in need

Wingman Day takes flight

Air Force units on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst are set to host a Wingman Day Aug. 28.The goal of the day is to foster unit cohesion and resiliency through the application of four comprehensive Airmen Fitness pillars: mental, social, physical and spiritual fitness. "People are our most important

Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle takes first flight

The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command conducted the first flight test of the Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle Aug. 8 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The hybrid air vehicle was airborne for more than 90 minutes during its initial flight."JB

Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

Lockdown readiness saves lives

A hooded man walks into the headquarters building. The quiet of midday is suddenly shattered by loud booms and thuds heard through the hall ... it sounds like gunfire. Someone runs past your door, screaming "he's got a gun!" A gunman sporadically opens fire into workstations and offices nearby with

Dauntless warriors feel squeeze at Operation Gauntlet

Approximately 250 soldiers from the 99th Regional Support Command woke up Aug. 9 to begin "Operation Gauntlet" at the Maj. John P. Pryor Army Reserve Center here."Operation Gauntlet" is the operational name for the five-day field-training exercise during which Army Reserve and Active Guard Reserve

Joint base offers full day, night of summer fun

Joint base personnel and family members can mark their calendars for a day and night of outdoor fun and entertainment as the installation prepares for its Annual Summer Picnic and Family Camp Out Aug. 24.The 87th Force Support Squadron is set to host the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Annual