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

A1C Maria Navarro Earns Honor as AMC Command Chief Airman of the Week

JB MDL supports Memorial Day events

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst service members traveled near and far during Memorial Day weekend to represent the base by participating in a number of different events.Events were hosted in towns just outside the joint base such as Browns Mills, New Egypt and North Hanover Township, to more

87th CPTS anticipates seamless travel card transition

The Air Force recently made a decision to transition from Controlled Spend Account travel cards to an enhanced Government Travel Card.Some CSA card holders may be unsure of how these changes will affect them."You should not notice a difference at all, after the test run of the CSA, the Air Force

Mobility students take ASAM classroom abroad

Advanced Study of Air Mobility students from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center applied classroom theories to operational realities during visits with military units throughout U.S. Pacific Command May 6 through 18.The students were able to discuss a wide range of mobility challenges being

Parade of Wreaths honors fallen heroes

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the Thomas B. McGuire Foundation and the New Jersey State Police commemorated Memorial Day during the 29th annual Parade of Wreaths ceremony May 24 at Pudgy's Circle.More than 400 service members representing all branches of the military, distinguished visitors and

Thrift Savings Plan introduces new Roth option

Service members and Department of Defense civilian employees eligible for the Thrift Savings Plan will soon be able to contribute to a new Roth option. This new feature allows members to contribute on an after-tax-basis to their TSP account and receive tax-free earnings when they withdraw the funds.

Airman’s vigilance, quick thinking prevents tragedy

While preparing for her night shift, Senior Airman Lanea Trevino, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing command post controller, noticed something odd about the shower stall next to hers. The shower supplies, visible through the half opened curtain, had remained untouched for the entire time she had been