General seeks better ways for defeating IEDs

The three-star general directing the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization wants to listen to intermediate-level officers' ideas for pushing information and technology into Afghanistan.Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates visited Fort Leavenworth April 27 to meet with Combined Arms Center

STA-21 excellent program for Sailors looking toward commission

The Seaman to Admiral commissioning program, which provides a passageway for qualified Sailors to receive a college education and a commission, is soliciting applications for fiscal year 2011.The deadline for submitting application packages is July 1.The STA-21 program is one of the best officer

Army gets major league support

Representatives from Major League Baseball interviewed Soldiers here April 23 to promote U.S. Army recruitment on its Web site."These guys reach out to us and provide us additional advertising we would otherwise have to pay for. The MLB is really reaching out and we really appreciate the support and

Air Force clubs share privileges with Army, Navy

The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst clubs have been ahead of the curve when it comes to extending membership privileges to all branches of the military. Recent policy changes made by the Air Force Services Agency allow every military branch to become club members at Air Force installations. "The

Soldiers see subtle shift in Iraqi culture

There is a tendency here in Iraq to cast any story in its shadow, to find meaning in not what is, but from what was.Recasting the peace among Anbaris during the recent national election in such terms, we might recall how, only two years ago, a U.S. military official declared Al Anbar province lost.

Lynn discusses social media at Facebook headquarters

You could call the Facebook headquarters the "un-Pentagon." The dress is casual, with far more T-shirts than sport coats, and many workers wearing sandals instead of shoes.A skateboard was parked outside one office. An employee who spotted a group in business suits remarked, "If they're wearing

Military pay competitive with private sector

Military compensation is competing well against the private sector, as evidenced by the high rate of recruitment and retention, a Defense Department official told a Senate subcommittee today.Therefore, the department is focusing on targeted special pays and bonuses as an efficient means to give

JB MDL Airmen travel to big apple for NFL draft

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recognized servicemembers on stage during the 2010 NFL Draft April 22 through 24 at New York City's Radio City Music Hall.More than 25 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Airmen were selected to attend the event as honored guests who were acknowledged for their dedication

JB MDL Youth Center hosts Fit Family event

Airmen practice closing base during Eagle Flag exercise

Airmen participating in Eagle Flag exercise 10-2 had the opportunity to accomplish an Eagle Flag first-rather than open a base, they were tasked with closing one.Air Force planners needed a venue to prove the concept of operations for closing an operating location. Since Eagle Flag has traditionally