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

Gettin' Dirty: Thousands of runners get muddy at 3rd annual McGuire Mud Run

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

Run honors NJ servicemembers killed in Iraq, Afghanistan

Servicemembers from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will embark on a 140-mile run to honor New Jersey servicemembers killed in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The "N.J. Run for the Fallen" will kick off Sept. 25, 6 a.m. at the Cape May Lighthouse. Each runner will run 6 miles in

JB MDL hosts new SAPR trainer workshop

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office hosted the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Bystander Intervention Train-the-Trainer Workshop at Tommy B's Community Activities Center Aug. 24-26. During the workshop, 60 Air Force enlisted, officers and civilians

It’s time to get muddy!

Running a 10K race is not an event for the faint of heart. Participants need to be in good shape, well-prepared and hydrated. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is hosting a race that puts normal pavement-pounding races to shame. The annual "Beast of the East" Mud Run will be held Saturday at Doughboy