Military experiences needed as testimony for legislation that may ease school transitions

Currently, New Jersey legislators are deciding whether to adopt the Interstate Compact on Education Opportunity for Military Children. This compact would make the often difficult transition between schools in different states easier for children with military parents serving active duty or on active

MPF services 10,000th customer

Since Feb. 4, when the Maintenance Group, Mission Support Group and Operations Group commander support staffs merged under the Military Personnel Flight, a computer system has been tracking the MPF's customers. On May 8, the MPF serviced its 10,000th customer. Tech. Sgt. James Wentzel of the 421st

Watch out for sneaky summer calories

The summer is here and so is barbecue season! We all know that many barbecues usually have some fun alcoholic summer drinks to go along with that burger or chicken hot off the grill. Remember though, those alcoholic drinks, hot dogs and burgers may have extra calories you don't necessarily

Military members, families invited to 'Education on the Green'

"Education on the Green", hosted by McGuire's Education office, will be held June 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Falcon Creek Golf Course here. The second annual education fair, held exclusively for McGuire, Fort Dix and Lakehurst communities, will host colleges, universities, and certification agencies

McGuire Airman 'Warrior of the Week' at Ali Base, Iraq

Every week an Airman is chosen to be the Warrior of the Week. WoW's are Ali Base's finest Airmen, an example to others on how to optimize our core values. This week's WoW is Airman 1st Class Christopher Wilson. Name: Airman 1st Class Christopher Wilson Job Title: Security Forces Airman Deployed

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center: Expeditionary expert panels talks with Eagle Flag students

'Spirit of Hope' awarded to longtime McGuire friend

Longtime friend of McGuire and Fort Dix, Nicholas Grand, was posthumously honored as the 2008 Air Force nominee for the "Spirit of Hope" award, sponsored by the Wiegand Foundation. The award is given to an Air Force member (enlisted, officer, or civilian) who epitomizes the values of actor-comedian

Changes to current Course 12, 14 enrollments announced

Before senior NCOs are eligible for a senior rater endorsement, there are certain educational requirements that must be met. The first is a Community College of the Air Force degree, and the second is completion of either Course 12 or 14, which are senior NCO professional military education distance

Expeditionary Center NCO among 12 Airmen living with thousands of Iraqi soldiers

Twelve Airmen working together for the past nine months at the remote Iraqi Military Training Base of Kirkush, located in the Diyala Province just over 10 miles from the Iranian border, are hoping to work themselves out of a job. Among those Airmen include Tech. Sgt. Shane Lacaillade, deployed from

VA reaching out to vets with mortgage problems

Many home owners have found it difficult recently to pay their mortgages, but quick intervention by loan counselors at the Department of Veterans Affairs has actually reduced the number of veterans defaulting on their home loans. "VA is reaching out to veterans, both those who use our home-loan