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  • Upcoming federal benefits open season

    The 2010 BENEFEDS Open Season (for the 2011 plan year) runs from Nov. 8 through Dec. 13. Please read the following reminders before open season starts:- If you are satisfied with your current Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program plan selection(s), you don't need to do anything to

  • Fire Dept emphasizes smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week, Oct 3-9

    The Joint Base Fire Department will host activities at local schools and child care facilities during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9 to promote "Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!" Through these educational, family-oriented activities, residents can learn more about the power of smoke alarms;

  • Domestic Abuse Awareness Month begins

    The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community recognized Domestic Abuse Awareness Month with a proclamation ceremony at Tommy B's Community Activities Center Oct. 1. JB MDL major mission partner commanders will sign the proclamation demonstrating their commitment to preventing domestic violence.

  • Women veterans learn about benefits

    The 514th Air Mobility Wing and the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center hosted a Women's Health Fair "Lunch n' Learn" here Sept. 25. Gwendolyn Phillips, licensed clinical social worker, and Women's Veterans' Program Manager for the department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in

  • Understand leases before signing

    Many people have problems with landlords after renting or leasing a house or apartment, but reading and having a clear understanding of the agreement before signing can help renters and lessees avoid several of these difficulties. Before signing the lease and moving in, read every paragraph on the

  • Flu season approaches, vaccines available

    Another Flu season is about to begin and the 87th Medical Group is beginning to receive Influenza vaccines available for the JB MDL patient population. As in previous years, FluMist nasal spray will be given to active-duty personnel. For now, as per DOD guidelines, the priority is for health care

  • MSgt Fogle named Liberty USO Air Force Servicemember of 2010

    The Liberty USO will present its 2010 U.S. Air Force Servicemember of the Year award to Master Sgt. Melvin "Shawn" Fogle, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center Air Transportation Branch superintendent Oct. 1 during their annual Gala.The son of a sergeant major of the Marine Corps, Fogle was born in

  • Space-A flights & reservists: Learn basics to avoid frustration

    The ability to fly to destinations all over the country for little or no cost is a significant benefit for Air Force reservists.Though space-available travel on military aircraft is a significant benefit, it can be frustrating for those who try to use it without knowing how it works.Space-A travel

  • Joint base community remembers 9/11

    Members of the joint base community gathered at the Soldiers Chapel for a 9/11 Memorial Service Sept. 10.Servicemembers from JB MDL and the local community attended the ceremony.All rose to their feet as Col. Patrick Slowey, Army Support Activity - Dix commander and Chaplain (Col.) Thomas