Affordable summer activities at JB MDL Outdoor Recreation Department

Vacations and outdoor activities are on people's mind now that schools are out and summer has arrived.The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Outdoor Recreation Department is just the place to start when planning an event filled summer. The ORD provides discounted tickets, rental equipment and outing

Online EC unit deployment manager course launches

As part of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's continuing goal of leveraging technology to assist in training, the EC's Mobility Operations School celebrated the launch of the online Unit Deployment Manager Course this month.The eight-hour online course was created as part of an overall plan

Battle Cross Monument unveiled at the birth place of Dix

The deputy commanding general of the 99th Regional Support Command was on hand at the unveiling of the New Hampshire Army Monument to give his thoughts during a Memorial Day ceremony at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery here.Brig. Gen. Daniel Ammerman, representing the northeast region of

‘This we’ll defend’ ceremony at JB MDL’s Iron Mike

The reins of the 1st Battalion, 417th Basic Combat Training Regiment were handed to its new commander at a change-of-command ceremony June 12 held at Sharpe Field. Family members and Soldiers welcomed the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Alan E. Zentar, who accepted the colors from Col. Daniel Reid,

Airmen, Marines beat heat in fire pit

Antiterrorism awareness, you

You may or may not hear sirens warning the workforce if terrorists conduct a surprise attack on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The alarm bells that should go off, however, are the ones in your mind when you notice something wrong with your surroundings.JB MDL and the entire area of responsibility

JB MDL mourns loss of long-time employee

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst members honored Frances Booth during a service of remembrance ceremony Wednesday at the Dix Main Chapel.Fran most recently served as the installation volunteer manager for the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Warfighter and Family Readiness Center. She was

Military, community discuss improvements for JB MDL

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst military and community members gathered at the Joint Base theater for a town hall meeting Monday.The meeting allowed military and community members to discuss issues ranging from applying for on-base housing to creating more activities for children and teens on

Motorcycle safety important for riders, non-riders

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Safety Office is taking on motorcycle safety with summer approaching and more and more riders hitting the road. Joint base leadership, along with base safety offices, has implemented a new motorcycle policy letter that applies to all personnel."Various riders from

Remembering Battle of Midway 69 years later

Chief Petty Officer (ret.) Joseph L. Waller, local New Jersey resident, served upon the lone U.S. aircraft carrier sunk during the Battle of Midway in 1942.The Battle of Midway showcased U.S. naval and air power in defending the Pacific island of Midway and regaining naval superiority over Japan