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  • Joint Base MDL, ASA-Dix members welcome first 'dual-hatted' commander

    Members of the Joint Base MDL community gathered to witness U.S. Army Col. Marty Klein assume command of Army Support Activity-Dix from Col. Shelley Balderson during a change of command ceremony here May 20.Klein is now the first "dual-hatted" deputy joint base commander and ASA commander,

  • Exchange program works to retain Airmen

    In an effort to educate, retain and expand the views of Airmen here, a civil engineer squadron member has recently started an Airmen exchange program."It's important that we allow Airmen to have that broader view in the beginning because it saves our great Airmen," said Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy

  • Power in the Pines wows 375K

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst opened its doors to approximately 375,000 people from throughout the tri-state area May 14 and 15 for the 2016 Power in the Pines Open House and Air Show to enjoy the multitude of static displays, performances and activities showcasing the Defense Department

  • CMSAF Cody shares insights, answers questions

    While visiting Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, during Air Mobility Command's Total Force PHOENIX Rally May 9-10, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody sat down with the 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs staff to share his thoughts on military spouses, the AMC mission, and the

  • Dedicated crew chiefs maintain KC-135s

    The 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, have teamed up as part of a new total force integration program to improve maintenance on KC-135 Stratotankers.The Dedicated Crew Chief program matches a team of Airmen to aircraft

  • Below Bingo: KC-135 remains in fight

    Flying through mountains in Afghanistan, a KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew found themselves low on fuel when they were unexpectedly requested to refuel a close air support aircraft sent after a high-level enemy leader on the ground.Answering the call to refuel the fight, the aircrew gave the aircraft as

  • Contingency response wing takes on Road Warrior exercise

    As UH-1N Huey helicopters circle overhead patrolling the area in support of convoy operations, Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing use the terrain as camouflage in preparation for an ambush to try and take a high-value asset.The 621st CRW played the opposing force, where they acted as

  • AMC commander releases Rapid Global Mobility Vision

    In order to establish a common understanding of mobility's direction to 2035, the Air Mobility Command commander recently released his Rapid Global Mobility Vision."This vision is essential to Mobility Airmen as it is the framework and foundation guiding us into the future," said Gen. Carlton D.

  • AMC to kick off Critical Days of Summer

    The Air Force will launch its annual Critical Days of Summer campaign May 27, 2016, with the theme "Decisions Matter," in response to a typical spike in accidents, injuries and deaths during the summer months. Last year, 14 Air Force members lost their lives during the campaign. Two of those deaths

  • Dover entomologists help curb the spread of Zika

    Entomologists from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, have been at the forefront of the Air Force when it comes to treating aircraft for various insects, rodents and diseases.Recently, they added a new specialty to their list.After one European country has responded to the ongoing Zika virus epidemic,