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

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