Air Force targets heat plants for energy savings

Engineers at the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., are on a mission to help save facility energy across the Air Force. One target is central heat plants, which have miles of distribution lines and are known to be inefficient according to Tom Adams, an AFCESA

Air Force, Coast Guard perform water survival training

JB MDL set to begin semi-annual hydrant-flushing program

The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron through the base operations contractor, Pride Industries, flushes the fire hydrants every spring and fall. The hydrant-flushing program is very important to the maintenance of the base's water-distribution system. It is not uncommon for a yellow, brown or reddish

Patriots play for honors in rain

The 174th Infantry Brigade Soldiers joined their Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst mission partners, as they picked up their clubs and battled it out on the rain-sodden Fountain Green Golf Course here Sept. 23.The 2nd Annual Patriot Cup Golf Tournament to support the unit's family readiness groups

Oral jewelry can cause major dental issues

Oral piercings are becoming more popular among young adults. This type of art can potentially be harmful if not managed correctly. Habitually playing with piercings can cause the jewelry to chip teeth and also result in gum recession. Damage to the front teeth could potentially look unsightly and

Condors provide relief during Hurricane Irene; 9 landings, multiple locations in 4 days

The Condors of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 64 were tasked with moving personnel, their belongings, cargo and even pets prior to and following the evacuation of personnel, aircraft and equipment when Hurricane Irene came barreling up the East Coast in late August.With Irene moving up the

621st CRW supports Joint Operations Access Exercise

18th Air Force welcomes new commander

Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice in a change of command ceremony today at the Scott Club here. "The flag that we're passing today is significant ... it's the flag, it's the guidon, it's the colors of the Eighteenth Air Force,"

Obama proposes TRICARE changes

Military retirees would pay an annual fee for TRICARE-for-Life health insurance and TRICARE pharmacy co-payments would be restructured under the deficit reduction plan President Barack Obama released Sept. 19."If we're going to meet our responsibilities, we have to do it together," Obama said during

Outdoor Recreation more than just a rental shop

With summer ending and school in full swing, winter vacations are the next thing to plan. Why not plan a ski trip at the base outdoor recreation department?The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Outdoor Recreation Department not only rents canoes, fire pits, camping gear and sports equipment, they