Parade pays tribute to Veterans

The 91st Anniversary of the New York City Veterans Day Parade featured the U.S. Air Force and paid tribute to the Korean War veterans by making 'Freedom is not Free' the overall theme. More than 700 servicemembers from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst marched in the parade. In addition, the JB MDL

Joint Base 101 offers full intro to installation

Community members met at the North Chapel Nov. 16, for the Joint Base Seminar 101, hosted by the Warfighter and Family Readiness Center, to learn about the programs and services available to them on and off base. This was the second Joint Base Seminar 101 held at JB MDL which focused on presenting

Local community extends support to mission

Rolling down the street in a 12-ton mine resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicle is commonplace for Soldiers in Afghanistan, but for civilians living around Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst it's the experience of a lifetime. Just ask John Hood, Burlington County Military Affairs Committee

Make your vote count with FVAP

Voters who have not registered for the Nov. 2 election or requested a ballot still have time to cast their vote. With the new federal mandate for electronic transmission, voters can complete all steps of the voting process at www.fvap.gov. The Federal Voting Assistance Program allows servicemembers

NJ CASA visits JB MDL Soldiers

On his latest visit to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Robert J. Maguire, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, found himself behind a .50 caliber machine gun warding off enemy advances after exiting the Army's latest mine-resistant ambush protected all terrain vehicle.His visit to Oct. 12

Base cycling team raises $13K for charity

Seventeen members of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Cycling Team raised more than $13,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the annual two-day MS City to Shore Ride 2010. Another 18 joint base personnel volunteered with ground support.The ride started Sept. 25 in Cherry Hill, and

Ultimate shooting of the ultimate weapon

The sounds of metallic clicks echo through the concrete room. Soldiers seated in horizontal rows listen attentively to the instructor at the front of the room."Slap, pull, observe, release, tap, squeeze," shouted the instructor as the military police platoon performed corrective actions on their

Soldiers honor Suicide Awareness Month

The Walson Medical Support Element honored suicide awareness month by planting two oak trees at JB MDL, Sept. 24."These two oak trees we are about to plant symbolize the strength of our servicemembers," said Col. Mark Wilhite, commander of Walson Medical Support Element. "These trees will grow

Survivor Outreach Services: An Army source servicing the grief stricken

It was supposed to be a quick trip to the store to pick up a last minute item for supper, a mild inconvenience in an otherwise good day.But as Ida Gonzalez walked to her car, she saw two men in green uniforms moving up her sidewalk. Those men would turn that good day into the nightmare anyone who

On the job: Role playing for real training