PHOTO FEATURE: JB MDL participates in base-wide exercise

Navy announces plans to 'can' paper leave chits

The Navy announced plans March 22, to begin phasing out traditional paper leave chits, replacing them with a new electronic leave request system.The new system, called Self-Service Electronic Leave (E-Leave) is a Web-based program that Sailors can access through their Electronic Service

FEATURE: KC-10 boom operator, Pine Bluff native, supports air refueling ops in Southwest Asia

As an in-flight refueling technician, otherwise known as a boom operator, Senior Airman Larry Cawley Jr. would probably tell you that on every combat air refueling mission it's just a matter of someone "driving him to work" in the KC-10 Extender. Deployed with the 908th Air Refueling Squadron at a

FEATURE: Joint Base MDL captain, Shenandoah native, flies combat air refueling missions in Southwest Asia as KC-10 pilot

Capt. Sean Chuplis' hometown was once called "the only Western town in the East." But from thousands of feet in the air where Captain Chuplis is often perched in the pilot's seat on the flight deck of a KC-10 Extender in Southwest Asia, his hometown is a place where he said he honors on every

99th RSC honors 'Guardian President'

Grover Cleveland's 173rd birthday was commemorated with a special memorial service hosted by Maj. Gen William Monk III, commanding general, 99th Regional Support Command at the former president's grave site in Princeton Cemetery March 18.The memorial service is part of the Presidential Wreath Laying

FEATURE: CRW captain sees Haiti scene unfold from under brim of many hats

When Capt. Donovan Davis, an airfield operations officer with the 621st Contingency Response Wing here, stepped off of the C-17 Globemaster III and onto the tarmac at the Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Jan. 14, he was absolutely astounded. "I remember

Deployed JB MDL captain leads wing protocol at Southwest Asia location

Whether it's Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen, or another distinguished visitor coming to see the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in action, Capt. Sandra Byrum is making sure their visit goes as seamless as possible.Captain Byrum is the 380th

Joint base Airman Supports Security Forces Efforts in Southwest Asia

Airman 1st Class Shawntavia Gilot is a security forces journeyman deployed to the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron whose deployed job supports security and force protection of thousands of people and billions of dollars worth of equipment and aircraft at a non-disclosed base in Southwest

AAFES to Award Slam Dunk of a Trip

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Coca-Cola are teaming up to offer exchange shoppers a shot at a fantastic free collegiate weekend of a lifetime. Two grand prize winners will each receive a trip for two to their favorite college town, deluxe hotel accommodations for two nights, airfare and

Protecting JB MDL is no small task

For members of the 87th Security Forces Squadron, patrolling their beat is no easy task.When JB MDL went fully operational five months ago, one of the changes that took place was the merging of civilian and military security forces that patrol and provide a safe community for servicemembers, their