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  • 87th Medical Group takes first place in flu vaccinations

    When it comes to passing out flu vaccine, the 87th Medical Group is tough to beat. The 87th MDG is currently No. 1 in Air Mobility Command and eighth in the Air Force for distributing seasonal influenza vaccinations. Members of the 87th MDG immunized 5,760 active-duty personnel since starting

  • H1N1 vaccination available to joint base

    JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- In recent weeks, there have been media reports about parents who are reluctant to vaccinate their children against the H1N1 influenza. Since H1N1 has been described as similar in severity to seasonal flu, many people believe it is not a significant health

  • Brig. Gen. Devereaux takes reins at U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center

    In a speech outlining his three priorities as he took charge of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, Brig. Gen. Richard T. Devereaux told the hundreds gathered at his change of command ceremony Oct. 19 that he was "humbled and delighted to be taking command of this fine organization." The former

  • Airmen graduate ALS

    Congratulations to the following Airmen for graduating from Airman Leadership School Class 09-G. The development of Airman Leadership School, and all professional military education, is based upon the premise that the Air Force needs efficient leadership at all levels. ALS is the first phase of an

  • Lakehurst Fitness Challenge 2009 top competitors announced

    The 2009 Lakehurst Fitness Challenge took place Oct. 14 here.Events of the Fitness Challenge included a bench press, pull ups and a time run.Of the male competitors, Sean Lesniak with Naval Air Systems Command Logistics, took first place. Mike Figura and Eric Hess, both from Joint Base

  • 87 ABW Third Quarter Awards Announced

    The following Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst personnel were recognized for their achievements during the third quarter at the 87th Air Base Wing Quarterly Awards ceremony Oct. 16 here: Airman: Senior Airman Jonathan Drew, 87th Medical Group NCO: Staff Sgt. Yarie Velez, 87th Logistics

  • Mobility Airmen continue peak pace for Operation Enduring Freedom

    When President Barak Obama authorized an additional 17,000 troops to "surge" into Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom in February, mobility Airmen answered the call. To move that many personnel, a concentrated effort in the mobility airlift and air refueling community was needed. According to