More than 1,100 schools partner with VA on GI Bill

Paving the way for recipients of the post-9/11 GI Bill to attend higher-cost schools, Department of Veterans Affairs officials have entered into more than 3,200 agreements with over 1,100 schools for the upcoming academic year under the "Yellow Ribbon" program. Schools can enter into multiple

87th SFS remembers military working dogs

The 87th Security Forces Squadron held a memorial service Aug. 5th, for two military working dogs, Rambo and Rocki, who but passed away while assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst."Those who have called themselves dog handlers are the only people who will truly understand the bond between a

TAP helps servicemembers transition to civilian life

Servicemembers planning to separate or retire are encouraged to participate in the Transition Assistance Program to help them make informed decisions on life after active-duty service.Department of Defense officials partner with Department of Labor and Veterans Affairs officials to provide TAP

Free lunch seminars can make you ill

One of the more understated, seemingly innocuous securities scams comes under the guise of a "Free Lunch Seminar." While many who hold these events are honest, some are not. In both hot and cold weather, it seems like a nice idea to go inside and enjoy a free lunch and do nothing more than be

Eagle Flag exercise expands, achieves new milestones

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center recorded a significant milestone this week as they hosted their first Defense Support to Civil Authorities exercise involving hundreds of federal, state, local and military participants at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J."The 421st Combat

Gates strives to change Pentagon's culture

The initiative to reduce Defense Department overhead and to eliminate duplicative capabilities is part of a larger thrust to change the culture of the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Aug. 9. The department must be more frugal with the taxpayers' money and must put what money it

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