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  • WWII bomber pilot awarded Silver Star

    A World War II bomber pilot has finally been given his proper recognition for his actions during a bombing raid more than 70 years ago.Maj. William “Joe” Schneider was awarded the Silver Star during a ceremony here on Nov. 1 for his actions while commanding an 18-plane bombing raid on Feb. 23, 1945

  • USCG Atlantic Strike Team trains on Delaware River

    An oil spill can be devastating to the environment, community and economy. Fortunately, the United States Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team possesses the ability to rapidly deploy and augment the cleanup of any oil spill in the region. During a recent training on the Delaware River, the AST utilized

  • Beat 539 Marathon held at JB MDL

    The Beat 539 marathon was held on near and through JB MDL, Sept. 22.316 runners signed up to race on the certified course from the McGuire side of base to the finish line at Lakehurst.Weather was a factor during the race.“It rained throughout the day,” said Sandra McKay, race director. “Wind reached

  • EFMP One Stop eases stress for JB MDL special needs families

    Service members with special needs family members are faced with many challenges, and the additional permanent change of station, medical and educational requirements can be overwhelming. Now, a new initiative seeks to relieve some of the stress for Exceptional Family Member Program

  • JB MDL Airman battles cancer to continue career

    Master Sgt. Thomas Rapp re-enlisted for another five years a month ago; something he wasn’t sure he would be able to do this time last year.Rapp, 305th Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, was diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer on Sept. 14, 2015. Upon further scans, doctors

  • Civilian Professional Development Program debuts at MDL

    Joint Base MDL officials will host the inaugural Civilian Professional Development Program at the military and family readiness center here Oct. 24 with a follow up session on Nov.1 at Tommy B’s Community Center. The program, developed with experts from the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence,

  • 18th Air Force Command visits JB MDL

    Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Petzel, 18th AF command chief, share a laugh with members of the 2d Air Refueling Squadron during their visit to Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst Oct. 12. Cox and Petzel were briefed on some of the 2d ARS’ recent missions,

  • Increase in state gas tax to affect price at JB MDL Expresses

    The passing of legislation Oct. 14 that will raise New Jersey’s gas tax by 23 cents per gallon will also affect fuel prices at Army & Air Force Exchange Service Expresses on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.   As a U.S. government entity, the Exchange is immune from state and local taxes unless the

  • Joint Base members honor fallen with Gold Star Ruck March

    The First Sergeant’s Council hosted the 10th annual Gold Star Ruck March across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 8, 2016. The 10k ruck march is dedicated to honoring the families of fallen service members, who are known as Gold Star Families.  “The 30-pound ruck is symbolic of the

  • JTF-PO delivers humanitarian aid to Matthew's victims

    Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing and interagency partners arrived at Port-au-Prince International Airport, Haiti, Oct. 6, in support of a larger Department of Defense effort to support the government of Haiti’s request for assistance after Hurricane Matthew made landfall Oct. 4.The