Navy Reserve units change commands

As a new season approaches, it means new changes for the Navy Reserves. Across the country, Navy Operational Support Centers have their annual change of command ceremonies.The ceremony involves ambitious officers who have competed in front of a national apply board and been selected for the coveted

National Healthy Weight Month: Start new year with body weight awareness

Now that 2011 is here and the holiday season has past, it is a good time to reflect on body weight. Contrary to popular belief, most people do not gain five to ten pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. Research done by the National Institute of Health found the average person only gains

'Fake Pot' soon to become illegal under federal law

As all Airmen in Air Mobility Command should be aware, Gen. Raymond Johns issued a general order Nov. 2, prohibiting the use of intoxicating substances. Specifically, AMC military members are not allowed to possess, distribute, inhale, smoke, chew, consume, or otherwise ingest any type of salvia

Air Force Village caring for others

The McGuire Officers' Spouses' Club recently made a generous donation to the Air Force Village at its 46th Annual Meeting held on-site at San Antonio, Texas. The meeting ran from Oct. 19 to Oct. 23, showcasing the retirement community's history, developments made over the years and its many programs

New trainer saves dollars, expands training

A new mine resistant armor protected vehicle egress trainer has been brought to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in support of Army Support Activity-Dix to benefit servicemembers training through a collaborative effort by the Joint Training and Training Development Center and the training and

Navy launches first aircraft using EMALS

The Navy made history when it launched the first aircraft from the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst test site at Lakehurst using the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System technology Dec. 18.The Navy has been using steam for more than 50 years to launch aircraft from carriers. The Aircraft Launch

In the Red Zone: It’s wildcard weekend

The regular season is over and while most teams are packing up their lockers, preparing for vacations. Twelve teams are getting ready to compete for a chance to play in Super Bowl XLV. Even though my pre-season predictions look like garbage compared to what actually played out, I have strong

JB MDL leadership greets servicemembers at the gate

Boys and Girls Club of America get arty

32nd ARS honors squadron WWII heroes

The 32nd Air Refueling Squadron hosted distinguished visitors during a memorial ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Monday.The honored guests were a part of the 32nd Bomb Squadron which flew in numerous missions during World War II. Lt. Col. Erik Simonsen, 32nd ARS commander, presided over