JB MDL brigade supports, joins Iraq drawdown; prepares to return home

The logistical drawdown in Iraq is progressing well and on track to meet the Dec. 31 deadline, according to the commander of the unit who has overseen that mission since January. He and his Soldiers prepared to return home early this week.Army Col. Stephen Falcone, Army Reserve's 77th Sustainment

Air mobility liaison officer receives AF award for valor while serving in Afghanistan

An air mobility liaison officer, who enabled an emergency airdrop at a remote Romanian firebase on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in 2010, was awarded the 2011 General P.K. Carlton Award for Valor. Capt. John Garvin, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing here and stationed with the U.S.

Oldest airlift unit calls JB MDL home

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is home to the 6th Airlift squadron which has served with distinction since Oct. 14, 1933, making it the oldest airlift squadron in the Air Force.The 6th AS is a historic unit, celebrating more than 75 years of service to the U.S. through transporting troops and

Patriot Brigade passing of the sword

Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Johnson accepted the noncommissioned officer sword from Col. Craig A. Osborne, 174th Infantry Brigade commander, during a change of responsibility ceremony held at Sharp Field here, Nov. 4.The tradition of the sword ritual signifies the transition of changing the senior

Firefighters dedicate memorial to public servants of Sept. 11

Desire to serve. Ability to perform. Courage to act.These are the inspirational words the 514th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters live by. The motto can also be found stretched around each firefighters badge. The motto has also been etched into a new memorial, which serves as a reminder of the

New, improved Attic opens doors to JB MDL

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst volunteers recently renovated the previously named Airmen's Attic to improve the look and accessibility of items for servicemembers and their families. Volunteers opened the doors to The Attic Oct. 24."The items used to be scattered across the room with no real sense

JB MDL hosts Navy Regional-Mid Atlantic Sailor of Year

Fall 2011 Community College of the Air Force graduates

87th Air Base Wing Staff Sgt. Nikol D. Carrawell Tech. Sgt. Ramona T. Miller Staff Sgt. Robert C. Rein 87th Aerospace Medine SquadronTech. Sgt. Mark A. Faigal Airman 1st Class Katherine L. McKenna Staff Sgt. Shane R. Stower 87th Civil Engineer SquadronAirman 1st Class Richard K. Dzamefe Staff Sgt.

JB MDL servicemembers give back on Veterans Day

More than 250 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst servicemembers participated in Veterans Day events across New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania from Nov. 7 through 11.These servicemembers, from every military branch, marched in parades, appeared as guest speakers and engaged with community members at

Korean TRANSCOM commander visits CRW