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  • 305th AMW Airmen stand ready to aid

    It seems each day a new disaster is being broadcast on the world’s televisions or plastered across headlines. These crises range from natural causes to those man made and can devastate the people in its wake. These people may need to be evacuated, treated medically or provided supplies, oftentimes

  • Global reach through ‘Can Do’ port

    The 305th Aerial Port Squadron Airmen take their mission statement of “rapid global mobility excellence” to heart, every day.  One of the four busiest ports in the continental United States, the Can Do APS is responsible for the handling and transporting of mission essential troops and cargo around

  • Air traffic controller runs in right direction

    The “runner’s high” exhilarating; It is the body’s natural pain killer, and it is an overwhelming sense of euphoria that has fueled one MDL Airman’s drive for success.  “It’s a mix of adrenaline and emotion,” said Airman 1st Class Collin White, an air traffic controller with the 305th Operations

  • Communicators turn on 'juice in joint exercise

    Airmen from the 42nd Combat Communications Squadron took part in a month-long joint exercise at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland, in June. The Joint Users Interoperability Communications Exercise tests the communication capabilities of federal agencies during emergencies and national and

  • Army Reserve's Soldier of the Year not stopping

    Many of the world's top runners and elite athletes have taken their shot at conquering the Manitou Incline in Colorado Springs. About two thirds of the way up the grueling trail, which shoots more than 2,000 feet straight up the side of a mountain, is a point that allows one to go back to its base.

  • Army Reserve Soldier brings archeological acumen to Best Warrior Competition

    In movies, archeologists are often portrayed as a dusty explorer in a fedora wielding a bullwhip.For Army Reserve Sgt. Kathleen Shetley, her experiences in archeology have never involved a bullwhip, although occasionally she'll wear the fedora.And she most certainly embraces the dust. "I like being

  • Army Reserve Soldier joins top 1 percent of enlisted troops

    When people refer to David Gallman as a "one percenter," they're not referring to his bank account, but rather the investment he has made in his 28-year Army career.The return on that investment was beyond measure this past weekend when Gallman received promotion to sergeant major, a rank authorized

  • SVC guides Airmen to light at tunnel's end

    Capt. Natasha Fitzsimmons keeps her door open and phone ready every day to welcome anyone interested in receiving counsel pertaining to sexual assault cases for Airmen, Families and Airmen's victims here at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the surrounding area.Fitzsimmons is the Special Victims'

  • Fuels Flight fuels fight

    Modern society is extremely dependent on fuel. Fuel allows us to drive to work, heat our homes and power back-up generators during emergencies to name a few uses. The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., mission is no exception with aircraft and transportation being at the core of its daily

  • Service member spotlight: strive for better

    Q: Why did you join the military?A: I originally joined because it was a opportunity to get money for college. Sixteen years later I remain in the military because I am proud to be a Soldier, defend my country and develop future soldiers.Q: What is your job and what is its impact on the mission?A: I