JB MDL leaders ensure Labor Day safety at gates

JB MDL mourns loss of Airman

Staff Sgt. James Kevin Wright, 35, from the 305th Maintenance Operations Squadron, passed away Aug. 25 in his home on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Officials say Wright died of natural causes."Our hearts go out to Wright's friends and family as we mourn the tragic loss of a pivotal member of our

US, Kyrgyz military medics hold EMT information exchange

American and Kyrgyz service members gathered for a two-week medical information exchange at the Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergency Services Aug. 15-25. Soldiers and Airmen from the Montana National Guard led the military cooperation exchange covering basic emergency medical technician skills.This is the

Motorcyclists prepare for inspections

The sun is out, beaches are still open and it's a good time to get out and go for a motorcycle ride. Nearing the end of summer, motorcycle riders can still be seen on the road on a regular basis, both off and on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.Riders rarely think about getting into a mishap or

Stay vigilant during 9/11 anniversary

The early morning attacks of 9/11 claimed the lives of 2,976 people. These coordinated suicide attacks involved 19 al-Qaeda operatives who hijacked four U.S. commercial passenger jet airliners and crashed them into three of four intended targets including the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center

72nd welcomes new commander

In a formal ceremony on Sharp Field, the 72nd Field Artillery Brigade, along with its First Army higher headquarters and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst mission partners, gathered to welcome its new commander Sept. 1. Col. Michael S. Shrout, an Infantry officer and 21-year veteran, assumed command

RTC-East provides realistic combat training for Soldiers

Visions of 9/11 inspire Soldier

Sgt. Ashley Plymale, of the 322nd Logistical Support Battalion at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, was 15-years-old and sitting in her orthodontist's chair watching TV as two planes slammed into the World Trade Centers. "I remember trying to get all my male friends and male cousins to join the

Storm proves JB MDL's resolve

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst weathered a historic storm throughout the evening of Aug. 27 and into the early morning hours of Aug. 28.The base's array of military servicemembers worked together putting in extra duty hours several days in advance to ensure the installation was ready for the

JAG's corps announces law school programs FLEP, ELP for 2012

Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from January 1 through March 1, 2012.Interested officers are encouraged to compete. The number of FLEP and ELP applicants selected in any academic year is determined based on the needs of the Air