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  • Military, civilian K-9 teams build partnerships

    The exchange of information and practices between military and civilian law enforcement agencies isn’t something uniquely human.    Working dog handlers from Trenton and Ewing Township Police Departments brought their furry companions to Joint Base MDL for some hands-on working dog training with

  • First sergeant overcomes pain for Justice

    She opened the door to her office with a broad grin from ear to ear. The braids in her bright blonde hair caught the light, the diamond stamped beneath her rooftop stripes stood prominent on each arm, completing her sharp sage appearance. Framed certificates line the wall and a wooden rack filled

  • Air Mobility Command takes home Sadler Cup

    Purple haze blocked the team’s view charging toward the white arch that hung over the finish line. Five miles of challenging dismounted operations obstacles had the team covered in mud and dripping sweat. Struggling to focus on putting one foot in front of the other, the Air Mobility Command team

  • New command chief inspires motivation, positivity

        Driving home for the summer after freshman year of college, a young man of 19 noticed a towering billboard on the side of the road. In bold camouflage colors, the words ‘U.S. Armed Forces’ stretched from one end to the other.     It was in this moment the Flora, Illinois native made the

  • Airman completes Army NCO Master Leadership Course

    Whether pinned to the collar or tacked onto the sleeves, rank defines each service member. It shows the work they have put into their career, the respect they have earned, and their aspiration to continue their professional military education. Each rank earns more authority than the last and

  • Veterinarians, dentists repair K-9 canine

    When a military working dog injures a tooth, it’s up to a team of dentists and veterinarians to ensure their bite remains worse than their bark.  Ricky, a military working dog, and his handler, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Jordan Sison, paid a visit to the veterinarian clinic at Joint Base

  • Counselors at law: Defending all Airmen

        Making career mistakes is common; some are minor and can be fixed with a little tape while others can be detrimental enough to result in financial setbacks or physical impairments.     Military members have the unique concern of what legal repercussions may occur when a mistake is made.     As

  • A little boy’s dream to become a golden star

        The smells of festival food fill the air as he climbs over enormous static aircraft displays. Pausing in his exploration, Landon, a 4-year-old New Jersey boy, looks up and sees them; plummeting from the sky as trails of smoke follow behind them creating red-stained spirals in the midst of the

  • It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Learn how to protect yourself

    If you had to guess which type of cancer is the most common in the U.S., which one would you choose? Breast cancer? Lung or prostate cancer? Actually, every year, 5.4 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. — that’s more than every other cancer type combined. May is Skin Cancer

  • Behind the scenes: The making of an air show

        Imagine for a moment your favorite television show. Every show has a few stars that everyone knows, but there are many others like the extras, set designers, camera crew, script writers and director, who are needed make the show happen.     The Power in the Pines Open House and Air Show at