Army celebrates 242nd birthday at JB MDL

Members from the Joint Base came together to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday here, June 14, 2017. In traditional Army fashion the morning began with a 5K run, with servicemembers meeting at Doughboy Field just after dawn. The run was preceded by brief introductions from Joint Base leaders

JB MDL hosts inaugural Northeastern Ground Transportation Rodeo

The 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron hosted the first ever Northeastern Ground Transportation Rodeo here, June 9.The rodeo tested the skills of ground transportation Airmen from JB MDL, Dover Air Force Base and Joint Base Andrews in friendly competition. Each team was evaluated on individual and

JB MDL commemorates Battle of Midway 75th

The Joint Base held a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway here, June 6.Historically, the battle is considered the turning point in the Pacific Theatre of World War II and was one of the greatest naval battles the world had seen. Taking place on the seas and air near

MDL Airmen provide logistical support for operations overseas

Airmen of the 305th Aerial Port Squadron enable the mission essential function of logistical support for servicemembers and their families throughout the world.   The port is accountable for the careful packaging and handling of cargo consisting of furniture, base building supplies, weapons,

U.S. Congressman serves his country two ways

JB Officials Release Annual Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Reports

Release of annual Consumer Confidence Reports for drinking water.

AMC’s medical community collaborates to improve care

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Medical group commanders, aeromedical squadron commanders and superintendents from across Air Mobility Command gathered here May 22 to 23, 2017 to learn how to improve care within their military treatment facilities.“It is about a change in culture,” said Brig. Gen. Lee

CAN DO wing supports international exercise

Tankers from 305th Air Mobility Wing recently provided air refueling support to fighter squadrons from the United States, United Kingdom and France during the 2017 Tri-Lateral exercise April 10 – 28.  Directed by the Air Force Chief of Staff, the exercise was meant to test the 5th generation of

305th AMW Airmen attend memorial ceremony in England

The skies over Chelveston, U.K. were darkened every morning in the early 1940's with thousands of B-17 Flying Fortresses taking off heading toward war with the Nazi’s. Seventy-five years ago the 305th Bombardment Group started work out of a small grass airfield in the countryside of England. Their

Travis airmen refuel B-1 during Eager Lion 17

As part of Exercise Eager Lion 17, two KC-10 Extender crews from Travis Air Force Base, California, used the airfield on the McGuire-side of the Joint Base as a staging area for refueling operations over Newfoundland, May 18, 2017.  The Travis Airmen flew in formation far to the north and