77th Sustainment Brigade welcomes new HHC commander

R.E.A.L. Servicemen read

Airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and one Sailor from Naval Weapons Station Earle, Sandy Hook Bay, N.J. participated in a children's reading program at George E. Wilson Elementary School in Hamilton Township, N.J., Jan. 31. The seven Airmen and one Sailor joined men from the Hamilton

Community Watch volunteers heighten awareness

The McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Neighborhood Community Watch Program has been an integral part of keeping the joint base housing community safe since the program's inception in September 2010. The group aims to improve the installation's quality of life by effectively involving residents in the

Halvorsen Hall top notch in food service

The Halvorsen Hall dining facility staff maintain an exceptional reputation of customer service while upholding the highest standards of food preparation.The award-winning facility houses a dedicated staff of civilians and service members who serve approximately $88,000 worth of food on a monthly

Military working dogs: service members' best friends

Most service members are familiar with the wingman and battle-buddy concepts employed by the military, but for the group of military working dog trainers here, battle buddies take on a completely different form when battle buddies are dogs.Some of the military working dogs are born into a puppy

AtHoc provides critical information

Imagine a natural disaster rips through Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Mass confusion and panic ensue while everyone is left wondering what to do. Moments later, a text message is sent to every AtHoc Installation Warning System member, providing them with life-saving information.AtHoc - a

Airmen, civilians teach children to keep teeth clean

Airmen and civilians from the 87th Dental Squadron taught children at the Child Development Center the importance of proper oral hygiene Feb. 15 and 16 in honor of National Children's Dental Health Month.The dental professionals used child-friendly visual aids to grab the children's attention while

Air Force Medical Service turns to secure messaging

Patients at Air Force medical treatment facilities will soon be able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging.Secure messaging will be available to patients through what is known as the MiCare

87th Medical Group provides tips for heart health month

The Department of Health and Human Services launched the Million Hearts national campaign in September 2011 in an effort to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes in the U.S. over the next five years."Stroke and heart disease account for two out of three of the most common deaths in our

Technology, programs assist service members on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is a day for couples to show appreciation toward one another. This day is especially important for some service members due to the unique nature of the military lifestyle. The challenges faced by those who serve, be it deployments or irregular work hours, put added strain on