June 24, 2009 Airmen participate in Joint Base ORI Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst active duty and Reserve members recently participated in a weeklong series of tests to validate their war time readiness, capability and compliance. During the week, the Airmen practiced their readiness capabilities.
June 24, 2009 Critical days of summer: Grilling season also time for foodborne illnesses It's summertime, and the cooking is easy. Just get out the barbecue sauce and prepare for months of outdoor grilling and eating. But the grilling season also comes with an increase in foodborne illnesses. Each summer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and USDA, food safety-related
June 24, 2009 Former CIA operative reviews US military prospects in central Asia Over 500 soldiers and civilians sat in the Timmermann Center auditorium at Fort Dix Monday evening, listening to the exploits of former CIA operative Gary Berntsen. Lt. Col. Maureen Fry from the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security joined Fort Dix Commander Col. Ronald Thaxton
June 24, 2009 This week in McGuire Air Force Base history This week is the 59th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War on 26 June 1950. The 6th Troop Carrier Squadron "Bully Beef Express" was stationed in Japan and flew missions from the beginning of the conflict from Tachikawa AB flying the C-54 Skymasters; later the 6th transitioned to the giant
June 22, 2009 Joint Base's newest technical sergeant selects The U.S. Air Force recently announced its newest technical sergeant selects. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst selectees were honored during a celebration hosted by the McGuire/Fort Dix/Lakehurst 56 at the Airman's Firehouse on June 23. The selectees received a warm welcome and congratulations from
June 17, 2009 PCS policy changes promote stability, quality of life Air Force officials have modified two permanent change of station policies to give Airmen more flexible assignment options and better force development opportunities. The time-on-station requirement for government funded join-spouse assignments, where military couples are assigned, when possible, to
June 17, 2009 Special Duty Assignment Pay increase approved for MTIs Pentagon officials recently revised Special Duty Assignment Pay for Military Training Instructors. The revision, effective June 1, increases SDAP levels for MTIs. According to officials, Air Force Basic Military Training has faced a shortage of MTIs since 2007. As an incentive for MTI recruitment
June 16, 2009 305th AMW Airman from Joint base achieves rare milestone Master Sgt. Terence Jackson of the 32nd Air Refueling Squadron here was recognized recently for achieving a rare milestone in his career: 10,000 mishap-free flight hours."I know maybe just a handful of people who have accomplished this," said Lt. Col. David Mott, 305th Air Mobility Wing chief of