Air Force clubs share privileges with Army, Navy Published May 4, 2010 By Airman 1st Class Bryan M. Swink Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST -- The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst clubs have been ahead of the curve when it comes to extending membership privileges to all branches of the military. Recent policy changes made by the Air Force Services Agency allow every military branch to become club members at Air Force installations. "The new policy change will not affect our current club members," said Peggy Balestrieri, McGuire Club manager. "Every member is still entitled to the same services and discounts the club provides." Personnel from the other services who pay club dues are offered the same pricing as Air Force club members. The club dues vary for each servicemember based on rank and grade. "As part of the joint-basing initiative, we reviewed our club membership policies with regard to reciprocal privileges offered to other branches of the U.S. armed forces," said Col. Sandra Adams, commander of Air Force Services Agency. Full access to Air Force club facilities and services is also available for non-members and club members not paying dues. However, these individuals are charged non-member prices which are slightly higher. "I think it's great to have the other services welcome at the club," said Tech Sgt. Covanis Benjamin, 87th Mission Support Group, NCOIC knowledge operations. "With the joint environment we are currently in, I feel it's important to have amenities open to all branches of the military." Advantages of being a member extend outside the club. Club members have access to a wide range of discounts on base. Discounts include: free members-only breakfast, Friday social hour with free appetizers, discounts on food purchases at the club, auto-hobby discounts and golf course discounts.