Joint base Airmen welcome new career advisor

A new career assistance advisor took office in June at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.Master Sgt. Dennis M. Austin, an electrical and environmental specialist for the last 15 years, has volunteered for the special duty position of CAA. His primary role as CAA is to advise officers and enlisted

JB MDL pilot receives prestigious medal

A 305th Air Mobility Wing pilot received the Distinguished Flying Cross during a presentation ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Aug. 6.The ceremony honored Capt. Mason MacGarvey, a KC-10 Extender pilot with the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron, who, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, safely

C-118 more than just static display

The project to restore the C-118 Liftmaster usually displayed in the circle in front of the McGuire passenger terminal, underway since last October, has turned into so much more.Air Mobility Command pushed to restore the static display because it was potentially out of compliance with Air Force

Year of the Military Family: the 1/307th way

Think you can spot a scam? It’s harder than you think

Ever read the paper or listen to the news and shake your head at how someone could have fallen for a scam? We believe inherently that we would see past the wheeling and dealing. You know, that slick guy that looks like he came out of central casting. We would see right past that, right? So, imagine

DOD officials announce new child care fee policy

Department of Defense officials announced July 30 the school year 2010/2011 child care fee policy. The policy will adjust fee ranges in child care programs across the services and will be implemented no later than Sept. 30. Changes will impact families who have children enrolled in DOD child

Understanding bankruptcy crucial before filing

Bankruptcy. The word conjures up intense and often erroneous beliefs. While some believe it spells their financial end and turns one into credit poison, others mistakenly believe it is an easy way to avoid paying their debts. Neither is completely accurate.Bankruptcy is a procedure wherein debts are

Teens serve too

Approximately 50 teens, several from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, took part in the National Military Family Association Operation Purple Teen Camp 2010 held July 19 to 23 at Villanova University, in Villanova, Pa."Spark the Wave" was the theme of this specialized summer workshop aimed to

Joint Base 911 Emergency Service there to help

Dialing 911 when a person's life, health or property is at risk is the quickest way of reaching emergency medical, police or fire responders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For an emergency that requires police only, callers should call Joint Base Police directly at (609) 562-6001/6004 for McGuire or

Keep barbecue safety in mind

On average, 1,500 structure fires occur annually due to improper barbecue grilling and another 600 fires are caused by explosions. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 6,100 home fires involving gas or charcoal grills were reported in 1998; and 120 injuries and $80 million in