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  • Modern Army combatives class

    Some service members will agree they are very familiar with the most-used combat weapons such as the M16 series and M4 rifles and are prepared at a moment's notice to pick them up and use them.In contrast, what would happen if these same service members no longer had their weapon available for use,

  • Training center welcomes new commander

    Soldiers of the Regional Training Center-East (RTC-E) stood in formation on Sharp Field at Army Support Activity (ASA) - Dix to witness the passing of the guidon during a change of command Dec. 14.Two years after standing up the RTC-E, the organization's first commander, Lt. Col. Walter Easter Jr.,

  • JB MDL celebrates colonel promotions

    Congratulations to JB MDL's newest colonel selects from the 514th Air Mobility Wing.Thomas L. AyersGeza V. LoranthThomas J. Pizzolo

  • JB MDL celebrates YoMF with new school gym

    Members of the Pemberton School district and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community gathered at the Fort Dix Elementary School to witness the ground breaking ceremony for the schools' new gym, Dec. 16.A crowd of more than 100 community residents, made up of teachers, students, parents and

  • Chairman sends holiday message to troops, families

    Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dec. 22 issued the following holiday message: "As America celebrates this holiday season, our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen are serving around the world. Families and friends at home can enjoy the holidays in

  • New program helps Tricare beneficiaries battle lung diseases

    Even after quitting, smoking can lead to serious health problems including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but Tricare officials are committed to helping beneficiaries quit smoking and stay smoke-free.Smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and exposure to

  • CRW Photo Essay: Top Photos of 2009

    As we head into the holidays and 2009 comes to a close, here is a brief look back at some of the best photos from the 621st Contingency Response Wing.

  • Military housing allowance rates set for 2010

    Military members will see an average raise of 2.5 percent in housing allowance rates in 2010, a BAH program analyst for the Defense Department here said Dec. 16. The increase comes to average of around $37 per month for the more than 900,000 servicemembers expected to draw the basic allowance for

  • Tricare program for 'gray area' reservists coming

    A new program will offer "gray area" reservists the opportunity to purchase Tricare health care coverage.While qualified members of the Selected Reserve may purchase premium-based coverage under Tricare Reserve Select, or TRS, retired National Guard and Reserve personnel did not have Tricare health

  • Operation Santa Claus brightens yuletide spirits

    During the holiday season, toys tend to mesmerize the young. They also attract Vince Bowker's attention.Mr. Bowker and his team of volunteers run Operation Santa Claus in Building 5353, just off Texas Avenue on Dix.Their mission to provide new and reconditioned toys to children of needy families in