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  • In the Red Zone: Week 4 down, 13 to go

    What an interesting Week 4 it was. I picked 10 out of the 14 games correctly, incorrectly picking the Colts to knock off the Jaguars. Who would have thought that Jacksonville kicker Josh Scobee would hit a 59-yard field goal to win the game? I sure didn't. I didn't even think the Jags would be

  • EC takes UDM training on the road

    The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is expanding its capability for training unit deployment managers by deploying mobile training teams across the Air Force.These mobile training teams will consist of pairs of UDM instructors who will travel to major Air

  • Update your will, SGLI – It can make a big difference to your loved ones

    Did you know, whether you think so or not, everyone has a will? The difference between someone who has a properly executed valid will and someone who does not is that if you have a valid will, you dictate how your assets will be distributed, but if you don't, the state will distribute your

  • Upcoming federal benefits open season

    The 2010 BENEFEDS Open Season (for the 2011 plan year) runs from Nov. 8 through Dec. 13. Please read the following reminders before open season starts:- If you are satisfied with your current Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program plan selection(s), you don't need to do anything to

  • Fire Dept emphasizes smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week, Oct 3-9

    The Joint Base Fire Department will host activities at local schools and child care facilities during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9 to promote "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!" Through these educational, family-oriented activities, residents can learn more about the power of smoke alarms;

  • Ultimate shooting of the ultimate weapon

    The sounds of metallic clicks echo through the concrete room. Soldiers seated in horizontal rows listen attentively to the instructor at the front of the room."Slap, pull, observe, release, tap, squeeze," shouted the instructor as the military police platoon performed corrective actions on their

  • NAVAIR Lakehurst junior engineers, scientists visit the fleet

    Naval Air System Command Lakehurst's newly hired junior engineers and scientists had the unique opportunity to tour the USS George W. Bush (CVN 77) and the USS Bataan (LHD 5) this past month. During the Labor Day holiday week, 36 Acquisition Intern Program and Engineer and Scientist Developmental

  • Soldiers honor Suicide Awareness Month

    The Walson Medical Support Element honored suicide awareness month by planting two oak trees at JB MDL, Sept. 24."These two oak trees we are about to plant symbolize the strength of our servicemembers," said Col. Mark Wilhite, commander of Walson Medical Support Element. "These trees will grow

  • NCOs honored with STEP promotions

    It is with great pleasure and pride that I announce our newest Air Force promotees:- Master Sgt. Jack Hartman, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron- Tech. Sgt. Lora N. Pogue, 87th Dental SquadronOn Sept. 22, I presented master sergeant and technical sergeant stripes to them as part of the Air Force's

  • Domestic Abuse Awareness Month begins

    The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community recognized Domestic Abuse Awareness Month with a proclamation ceremony at Tommy B's Community Activities Center Oct. 1. JB MDL major mission partner commanders will sign the proclamation demonstrating their commitment to preventing domestic violence.