U.S. military to aid typhoon-devastated Philippines

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel directed U.S. Pacific Command yesterday to support U.S. government humanitarian relief operations in the Philippines in the wake of a deadly typhoon that has left more than 1,000 dead, defense officials announced yesterday.The support, provided at the request of the

Airmen arrive for air exercise in Brazil

The Air Force is taking part in Cruzeiro do Sul Exercise, a Brazilian air exercise that officially kicked off Nov. 4 and is scheduled to complete Nov. 15 here.The Brazilian air force-led exercise combines coalition aerial refueling and combat search and rescue structured training with a focus on

Electric vehicle test program comes to JB MDL

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has been chosen as one of six military bases to take part in the Department of Defense Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Project.The one-year trial will determine whether the sedans, trucks and other non-tactical vehicles are not only more cost effective, but mutually beneficial

Afghan pilots reach new heights with C-130

Team Little Rock Airmen, at home and downrange, are playing an integral role in standing up the Afghanistan Air Force's C-130 capabilities. Two Afghan pilots completed their nation's first-ever C-130 training flight Sept. 3 here and approximately a month later, Oct. 9, the AAF received its first two

Local retired major received French Legion of Honor Medal, named a hero

After conducting countless missions during World War II, surviving a nearly fatal plane crash and overcoming cancer, 92-year old retired Maj. Clarence Grimes was honored with the French Legion of Honor Medal, the highest recognition by the French government.Jack Cowan, Honorary Consul of France,

McChord Couple recognized at Red Cross Heroes breakfast

Staff Sgt. Angelo Figueroa, 10th Airlift Squadron loadmaster and his spouse Kristine were recently recognized as the Good Samaritan Award recipients at the Mount Rainier Chapter Red Cross Heroes breakfast, Oct. 23, 2013 in Tacoma, Wash. The ceremony, in its 20th year, recognizes heroic achievements

Military Working Dog is laid to rest

Stellar NCOs are Leading Edge of JB MDL

Twenty-five service members from seven installation units participated in the Leading Edge seminar Oct. 20-25, 2013, here.Leading Edge is a program designed to give top performing E-5s and E-6s from all service branches a view of the installation's strategic operations and leadership, providing them

K-9s conquer water

"Halt! Halt! Halt! Or I will release my dog," was the common phrase heard throughout the 5-hour controlled aggression water training for military and police dogs Oct. 16, 2013. Tampa, Largo, Clearwater, Hernando, and Pinellas County police department K-9 units joined forces with the 6th Security

Team McConnell nabs two AMC nominees for award

Two members of Team McConnell, Lynn Emond and Capt. Andrea Berger, have been nominated by Air Mobility Command for the 2013 Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award.The award, named in honor of Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, recognizes service members and civilians who have exhibited innovation,