Army, Air Force Assistant Secretaries tour JB MDL

Eagle Eyes program helps prevent hostile actions

Eagle Eyes is an Air Force-wide program designed to deter nefarious activities by educating the public to recognize and report indicators of a pending attack or hostile act. Eagle Eyes is similar to a "Neighborhood Watch," but it has more of a global reach due to the Air Force's unique mission.

Prom perfect: Dix thrift shop ready for season

Local Civil Air Patrol cadet, Holly Harrington, 16, of Haddonfield, N.J. organized a prom dress collection drive for donation to the Dix Thrift Store, March 31.Harrington said she was inspired by her "Gold award" challenge for Girl Scouts of America and during the month of March collected more than

Dix ‘Mayor’ Whitmore retires after 68 years of service

Steve Whitmore was honored for his 68 years of federal service during a retirement ceremony on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst April 5 at Morgan's.The event was attended by nearly 300 military personnel, civilian workers and retirees."I don't want to retire, but I have to give in," said Whitmore.

Funeral Honors Detail goes above and beyond

On any given morning, you can hear the words of the Sailors Creed echo throughout the work centers that fill Lakehurst. This small gesture is a subtle reminder to all of the dedicated Sailors of what it means to serve in the worlds finest Navy. This creed is the backbone of who we were, who we are

‘Dauntless’ holds competition for the best

Eighteen Soldiers from the Army Reserve descended upon the Maj. John P. Pryor Armed Forces Reserve Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., to kick off the third annual 99th Regional Support Command Best Warrior Competition. This year's competition is being overseen by Sgt. Maj. Jesus

JB MDL’s VR-52 Taskmasters Support Operation Tomodachi

One of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst's newest mission partners, the Navy Reserve Fixed Wing Logistics Squadron 52 Taskmasters, witnessed the 87th Air Base Wing's steadfast commitment supporting global expeditionary operations and quickly learned the truth behind the 305th Air Mobility Wing's Can

Navy and Army battle it out on the court

Navy dominated Army during the joint base's first intra service basketball game at the Lakehurst Fitness Center April 5. The Navy team, made up of sailors from Lakehurst, squared off against Mid-Atlantic Army Recruiting Battalion in a 60-minute full-court battle. The first quarter was dominated by

Coast Guardsmen first to kick tires on new Dix simulator

Coast Guardsmen who normally patrol the high seas for drug runners or environmental hazards were the first behind the wheel of the latest high-tech combat convoy simulator addition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.The U.S. Coast Guard's Redeployment Assistance Inspection Detachment, Team 13 were

Grosso joins military stars

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing Commander Gina Grosso was promoted to the rank of brigadier general here today during an official ceremony."Colonel Grosso is not receiving this promotion as a pat on the back, but as a call to succeed at the next level," said Brig. Gen.