JB MDL partners with DLA to cap fuel-spill exercise

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst partnered with the Defense Logistics Agency to conduct a fuel-spill exercise Sept. 16 here.The exercise began at 9:18 a.m. when an Airman discovered a leak on a fuel-storage tank.The Emergency Operations Center was activated once the simulated leak was discovered.

AF officials announce civilian early retirement, separation incentive options

The Air Force is implementing civilian Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay programs, Air Force officials announced today."Our goal with these programs is to mitigate the impact of reduced fiscal year 2012 funding on our permanent civilian workforce," said Maj.

Vietnam POW speaks for those who can’t

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst hosted the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 14 in Lakehurst's historic Hangar 1.Active-duty and long-retired servicemembers from every branch of service came to pay their respects and honor the memory of our nation's heroes. Attendees from

621st CRW, 690th RPOE turn on lights

Moonlight covers the camp, illuminating a rainbow of reflective belts. In the wee hours of the morning, the smell of coffee, extra sugar, damp grass and the mighty roar of C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster IIIs accompany the steady beep of a forklift. Meanwhile, Airmen and Soldiers set up camp,

Combat training unit members define camaraderie

For present and past Airmen from the 421st Combat Training Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., camaraderie among its members is as important as doing the job itself. The 421st CTS, now a unit with the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, "traces its history to the Vietnam War, when

Students complete course despite weather obstacles

When 80 Army officers graduated from their Intermediate Level Education course of Command and General Staff College Sept. 1 it will be remembered as the class that basically took pen or even pencil to paper due to the challenges of Mother Nature.The ILE course is conducted throughout the summer in

ASA-Dix, JB MDL pay tribute to 9/11

Army Support Activity-Dix hosted a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Sept. 9 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Centers, the Pentagon and the lives lost on Flight 93. More than 125 people filed into the Soldier's Chapel here to pay their respects to those who passed away. The

4th MAW sergeant major bids farewell

Marines are known as "the few and the proud," however, within this elite circle there are individuals that take that statement as more than a slogan and make it a way of life. Many Marines have come and gone throughout the years, but amongst these Marines, there are a select few that devote the time

JB MDL security forces Airmen complete 9/11 ruck march

After more than two months and 2,100 miles of marching, a flight of security forces Airmen completed the Security Forces 9/11 Ruck March to Remember here Sept. 11. The last leg of their march began at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and ended at Battery Park, where 2,796 flags covered the

N.J. base hosts 'Beast of the East'; strengthens community bond on 9/11 anniversary eve