F-35C launches to new milestone

The F-35C Joint Strike Fighter completed its first steam catapult launch July 27 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, marking another milestone toward initial ship trials in 2013.A TC-13 Mod 2 test steam catapult was used to launch F-35C test aircraft CF-3 into the sky. Steam catapults are currently

Texas Avenue construction continues, causes traffic delays

Drivers visiting Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will encounter traffic disruptions during the continuing construction on Texas Avenue from August 8 to 19. This portion of the Texas Avenue construction project will occur around the Dix Shoppette and Firestone Tire Center and will have the most

99th RSC honors Army civilians with special commander's awards

Three U.S. Army civilian employees received a special commanders award from Maj. Gen. William D. Razz Waff, commanding general, 99th Regional Support Command during the 99th RSC monthly 'Dauntless Call' at the Maj. John P. Pryor Army Reserve Center.The Commander's Award for Civilian Service is an

PHOTO STORY: Team McGuire, 621st CRW claim big victories at Rodeo 2011

Joint Base comptrollers' 'confidence' put to the test in Rodeo 2011

Servicemembers march into leadership positions

Joint Base Fuelers Keep Aircraft Ready

With realignments, base closures and joint basing initiatives bringing together all four services here, the Air Force's 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron has taken jointness to a new level keeping their broad mix of aircraft fueled.Once upon a time, the 87th LRS was responsible for providing

Expeditionary Center instructors brings decades of experience to Rodeo tactics competition

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center have brought "airpower" to the Air Mobility Rodeo 2011's combat tactics competition -- "Airpower...from the ground up" that is.The Rodeo umpires and support personnel for Rodeo's security forces combat tactics competition are almost all from the

Patriot Brigade unfurls, welcomes new commander

In a formal ceremony on Sharp Field, the 174th Infantry Brigade, along with its First Army higher headquarters and Joint Base mission partners, gathered to unfurl the brigade colors and welcome a new commander July 19.Before the official program began, Soldiers of the 174th alongside Lt. Gen. J.

Coast Guard Reserve unit deploys to Middle East on security mission

A Clearwater, Fla., based Coast Guard Reserve unit deployed Saturday to the Middle East in support of Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom.Port Security Unit 307 deployed from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst with the Navy's Maritime Expeditionary Squadron Two as part of Combined Task