Policy opens federal job opportunities for qualifying military spouses

A new executive policy has pushed open the door for qualifying military spouses to enter the federal workforce, enabling them to apply for more jobs advertised on USAJOBS.Executive Order 13473, which went into effect Sept. 11, 2009, identified three groups of qualifying spouses now eligible to apply

JB MDL 'Industry Day' attracts contractors, vendors

More than 400 people attended thefirst Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Industry Day Nov. 19 at the McGuireCommunity Center.The conference was held to aid small business proprietors in applying forand securing government contracts from JB MDL. The theme was "DoingBusiness with the Joint Base" and

McGuire Airmen know meaning of service

Twelve deployments in a 13-year timeframe is a lot for any military member, but for one Reservist from New Jersey it's not about the numbers, it's about helping the families; and he's not alone.Master Sgt. Jerome Ferguson, a member of the 514th Airlift Wing Services Flight is on his 12th rotation to

JB MDL hosts 2009 Turkey Trot Run

NYC firemen take flight

From family and friends to service and sacrifice, AMC’s ‘First Lady’ reflects on 38 years of service

During a ceremony here Nov. 20, AMC Commander Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, and his wife, Christine, will say farewell to the Air Force after 38 years of faithful service.During her farewell spouse's luncheon Nov. 13, Mrs. Lichte took a moment to reflect on her and her husband's nearly-four decades of

Photo essay: Airmen train in mounted patrol operations at Expeditionary Center

Students in the Combat Airman Skills Training Course 10-1A participated in mounted patrol, or convoy operations, training during a course session on Nov. 12, 2009, on a range at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The course, taught by the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's 421st Combat

87th CES 'Dirt Boys' fix McGuire road

Information chief visits McGuire

Lt. Gen. William Lord, chief of Warfighting Integration and chief information officer, visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst servicemembers at the McGuire Community Center Nov 13.The general began his visit by participating in a question and answer session with a room of mission support group

Initiative helps disabled vets stay active

A recent initiative launched by officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Olympic Committee is giving disabled veterans a chance to rediscover their potential through athletics and competition.A memorandum of understanding was signed between the two organizations Oct. 21 to