Navy establishes GI Bill transferability for limited-duty Sailors

The Navy established formal policy for transferability of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits for limited-duty Sailors in a message released Dec. 10.NAVADMIN 354/09 states that Sailors in a LIMDU status who require an additional service obligation for transferability must wait for a final determination of

Eikenberry stresses civilian component in Afghanistan

While the increase of 30,000 American troops in Afghanistan has garnered most of the headlines, a concurrent increase on the civilian side also is occurring, the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan told Congress today.Karl W. Eikenberry, who once commanded troops in Afghanistan, said he is marching in

National Military Family Association officials accepting scholarship applications from military spouses

National Military Family Association officials are accepting scholarship applications from military spouses, and the deadline is Jan. 31, 2010.The Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship program awards up to $1,000 to military spouses to obtain professional certification or to attend post

Programs keep youth busy during holidays

Youth Center programs in the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst area offer many attractions for base youngsters to enjoy themselves during the holiday season.Special events sponsored by the McGuire Youth Center during the holiday season include a sight-seeing trip to New York City for teens, ages 13

MRB has change of command

The Soldiers of the Mobilization Readiness Battalion, Army Support Activity, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, formed up at the Griffith Field House to participate in a change-of-command ceremony Dec. 1.The MRB's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Alpha Company and Bravo Company stood in

Air Force officials reinforce tattoo, body alteration policy

Air Force senior leaders here have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service."It's about enforcing and maintaining Air Force standards," said Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, the deputy chief of staff for manpower and

JB MDL sergeants face off in chili contest

Army vs. Navy on JB MDL

To the men and women of Air Mobility Command

I am truly honored to join the AMC team. It is a privilege to serve with you, the men and women who make our global mobility mission happen each and every day. You are the thread that binds our nation's combat capability as you are the enablers of Unrivaled Global Reach for America...Always!As your

NORAD officials ready to track Santa's flight

It's that time of the year again and North American Aerospace Defense Command officials are getting ready to track Santa Claus.The NORAD Tracks Santa Web site, www.noradsanta.org, is now live and features fun holiday games and activities that change daily. The Web site is available in seven