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  • USAF EC 'Eagles' give AMC chiefs birds-eye view

    More than two dozen of Air Mobility Command's command chief master sergeants were introduced to the ever-growing mission of the United States Air Force Expeditionary Center during a command chief conference here, March 1 to 4.While visiting the Expeditionary Center, the AMC's command chiefs were

  • Shooting competition fires up trainers

    Shooting seems fundamental to Soldiering, but when Reservists, Airmen and Sailors find themselves taking on traditional regular Army missions, a rifle and a pistol are novel tools to the trade for some. When training tri-services on Basic Rifle Marksmanship, trainers from 2nd Battalion, 312th

  • Training to work through tragedy: the class every Soldier should take

    Imagine kissing your child, spouse or parent good-bye before a long trip and then never seeing them again. Unfortunately, this scenario is the harsh reality for some military families who have lost a loved one. The Army Support Activity-Dix casualty notification training course is a vital class that

  • Changing your domicile? Know your prerequisites!

    Your domicile is your fixed, established, permanent or ordinary dwelling place. You may be temporarily absent from your domicile (due to military orders), but you must intend to make the place your permanent "home" for it to qualify as a domicile. A residence is a temporary locale, where you are now

  • Battle of the Bulge vets reminicse over lunch

    Reminiscing and sharing war stories, surrounded by their wives and comrades of 60+ years, heroes of the Battle of the Bulge and its honorary WW II members gathered for their monthly chapter meeting strengthening the bond that only military members understand. The Fort Dix/McGuire Air Force Base

  • 6th Airlift Squadron returns from deployment

    The 305th Air Mobility Wing welcomed home Airmen from the 6th Airlift Squadron March 2 as they returned from supporting Operations IRAQI AND ENDURING FREEDOM.Throughout their four month deployment, the C-17 squadron successfully executed more than 3,000 sorties, off-loaded 101 million pounds of

  • 87th ABW celebrates first birthday

    JB MDL celebrates a milestone as March 3rd marked the one-year anniversary since the 87th Air Base Wing was activated.Just one year ago, the new wing stood up in a split from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, officially transferring the responsibility of providing installation-management to McGuire Air

  • Contingency Response Airmen return home after Haiti relief operations

    With the eyes of the world on Haiti after the small island nation was rocked by a 7.0 earthquake, Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing here quickly mobilized for the relief effort just hours after the call for assistance went out. The Airmen returned home after their 35-day deployment

  • Air Force Chief of Chaplains leads National Prayer Breakfast

    Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Cecil Richardson, USAF Chief of Chaplains, paid a visit to the joint base to participate in the National Prayer Breakfast held here Feb. 18.Chaplain Richardson visited McGuire AFB in the past but hasn't been to the installation since it became a joint base. In his brief time

  • Loadmasters Keep Cargo, Passengers Moving in AOR

    Come rain, dust storms, extreme heat or cold, flightline operations in the Air Force must go on. This is especially true in the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility where troops downrange are awaiting reinforcements and supplies. Often a thankless job, it's up to the Airmen of the