Steel retirees forge ahead

The Soldiers turned to their mothers, wives, significant others and children sitting directly behind them. Each man awarded a bouquet of flowers to his guest. The bouquets signified appreciation for years of support.Seven steel battalion Soldiers retired from the ranks.Family support and

Safety office prepares JB MDL for summer camping

Summer is a month filled with outdoor activities, such as camping and hiking. If safety precautions are not taken, these activities can become dangers and life-threatening. If summer plans include camping, follow these simple tips to keep safe while out in the wilderness: · Whenever possible, use

JB MDL Airman ensures security for Southwest Asia base

Airman 1st Class Julio Rivera Jr. is a security forces journeyman with the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. Rivera is deployed from the 87th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. As a security forces Airman, Rivera

Sesame Street entertains JB MDL families

Children come to work at JB MDL

Summer block parties come to JB MDL

Members of the housing communities here can expect an old tradition to arrive in their neighborhoods this summer: Block Party 2010Volunteers of all ranks are invited to host the block parties in their neighborhoods throughout the summer months. The JB MDL Warfighter and Family Readiness Center will

Dix medic honored at ceremony in Washington

Sgt. 1st Class Nathanial Parsons, an Army Reserve medic stationed at the Dix NCO Academy, received the Armed Services YMCA 'Angels of the Battlefield' award on behalf of all U.S. Army Reserve medics during a ceremony March 17 at the nation's Capitol.Parsons was selected in part because of his

Military improves do-it-yourself moves

After extensive testing and evaluation, the military has launched an improved system to better compensate servicemembers who personally move their household goods on military orders.All services began using the new system April 15. Moves initiated prior to that date will continue to process under

VCNO highlights importance of family programs

The vice chief of naval operations visited San Diego April 21 to get a closer look at the family readiness programs available to Sailors and their families.During his visit, Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, VCNO, met with Fleet and Family Support Center counselors, family members and active-duty Sailor

Revised warrior tasks, battle drills set framework for new, seasoned Soldiers alike

The foundational skills every Soldier must know, regardless of rank or military job-received a facelift when U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command recently released the Army's new Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills and the Critical Individual Supporting Task List elaborating on those tasks and battle