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Service member spotlight: strive for better
March 10, 2014 — 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 work in the logistics field as a 92Y. I Support... MORE

Word on the Street: Black History Month
February 25, 2014 — This month, we asked service members from around Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst: What does Black History Month mean to you?Air Force Staff Sgt. Nancy Niles, 514th Air Mobility Wing chaplain's assistant, hails from New York City."Black history month is an opportunity to celebrate the window of opportunities opened for all minorities in the United... MORE

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sean M. Crowe/Released)

Service member spotlight: all for one
February 19, 2014 — Petty Officer 1st Class Sean Stone, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team damage controlman and response technician, is Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst's featured service member this week. Stone hails from Bremerton, Wash.Q: Why did you join the military?A: I decided to join the Coast Guard right out of high school. I did not want to go to... MORE

(U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Released)

Service member spotlight: role model
February 12, 2014 — Marine Sgt. Joshua Shearer, Marine Aircraft Group 49 ground supply NCO from Crystal Lake, Il.Q: Why did you join the military?A: I joined the Marine Corps to be part of the world's finest fighting force.Q: What is your job and what is its impact on the mission?A: I work in the ground supply shop managing asset allowances for my unit. Everything... MORE

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Timothy Sparks/Released)

Vietnam vet art-vendor 'paints a picture'
December 6, 2013 — As you walk through the double-door entrance at your local Exchange, you are greeted by many different types of vendors, some of which routinely travel to different bases around the world. Occasionally you are welcomed by beautiful, patriotic and military-themed paintings. Your eyes connect with images of Afghanistan, Iraq, Korea, Vietnam and more... MORE

Lew Iwlew, owner of Vladimir Arts, explains the history of a painting to a customer Sept. 14, 2013, at the post Exchange, Fort George G. Meade, Md. Vladimir Arts specializes in military-themed art work and can be found at various AAFES locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Carrie Volpe/Released)

Service member spotlight: successful, productive
December 6, 2013 — Sgt. Troy Hutchinson, Marine Aircraft Group 49 assistant training chief, is the joint base's featured service member of the week. Hutchinson hails from Lewiston, Maine. Q: Why did you join the military?A: I always wanted to be a Marine ever since I was 7 years old.Q: What is your job and what is its impact on the mission?A: My job is to ensure... MORE

Service member spotlight: inspire, motivate
November 14, 2013 — Petty Officer 1st Class Mary Endicott, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team yeoman/response member, is the joint base's featured service member of the week. Endicott hails from Chicago. Q: Why did you join the military?A: I decided to join the Coast Guard right out of high school because, at the time, I felt I was not ready to go to college, but I... MORE

Service member spotlight: challenge, experience
October 31, 2013 — Cpl. Luis Arriaga, Marine Aircraft Group 49 administrative noncommissioned officer, is the joint base's featured service member of the week. Arriaga hails from Houston. Q: Why did you join the military?A: I joined because I wanted to challenge myself as a person and get some experience in life.Q: What is your job and what is its impact on the... MORE

(U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo/Released)

Boomers begin to move weight
October 28, 2013 — (Editor's note: This is part three of a three-part series on boom operator training. Part one was published Aug. 29, 2013, and part two was published Oct. 3, 2013.)KC-10 Extender boom operators do more than just pass fuel from one jet to another; they are also trained to coordinate cargo loads on their aircraft.Student boom operators at Joint Base... MORE

Airman 1st Class Stephanie Hodge, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron student boom operator, practices calculations on a disassembled pallet Oct. 21, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Hodge practiced calculations before beginning a static load to further develop her skills as a boom operator during cargo phase, the last phase of local boom operator training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sean M. Crowe/Released)

Service member spotlight: honor, privilege
October 25, 2013 — Spc. Jacquiline Cana, 244th Aviation Brigade Headquarters Company aviation operations specialist, is the joint base's featured service member of the week. Cana calls Atlantic City, N.J., home. Q: Why did you join the military?A: I represent the first generation of my family, who are originally from the Philippines, to be born as an American... MORE