99th RSC celebrates Army's 237th Birthday

Army celebrates 237 years of history to the nation

June 14 marked both Flag Day and the Army's 237th birthday. Two symbols entwined as our nation's might and its' manifestation.The U.S. Army has a long history spanning from the nations' earliest battles to its current conflicts abroad.The safety and security of the original 13 colonies fell upon the

305th OG combat dining in gets wet 'n' wild

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.