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  • JB MDL units collect food for local families

    Some children and families across the United States need help getting food on their tables; a food-donation program here can help make that happen. The Feds Feed Families program is a government-wide effort led by the Chief Human Capital Officers Council, in partnership with the Office of Personnel

  • Next generation of combat care starts here

    The sun beamed with intensity as a Soldier struggled to pull his partner away from the gunfight. He needed to begin performing life-saving measures on a gunshot wound to his battle buddy's upper right thigh.The sweat on his brow as he began applying the hasty tourniquet was real, but the injury was

  • New civilian pay system on the way

    All Air Force civilian employees are slated to be using a new, standardized Air Force pay system by June 2013. The Automated Time Attendance and Production System will standardize the pay method across the service and will be implemented first at Air Force Global Strike Command and Air National

  • On time, on target Brigade welcomes new command sergeant major

    The 72nd Operations Brigade held a change of responsibility ceremony under overcast skies at Sharp Field here July 19.As Soldiers of the brigade stood at attention in formation, Command Sgt. Maj. James Herbert relinquished responsibility of the 72nd to Command Sgt. Maj. Berk Parsons."I am humbled,

  • 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