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Sept. 3, 2015
Boom simulator cuts dollars, increases training availability

At 12,000 feet, the airman from the 155th Air Refueling Wing lies on his stomach in the KC-135 Stratotanker's boom pod, his hands tense on the controls."Start guiding in the receiving plane," a voice tells him. The airman may feel nervous, but the B-1 Lancer pilot sounds calm as he receives
May 28, 2015
Parade of Wreaths commemorates fallen warriors

The Joint Base community, alongside the Thomas B. McGuire Foundation and New Jersey State Police, observed Memorial Day with the 33rd Annual Parade of Wreaths May 21, 2015, at Tommy B's Community Activities Center here.More than 300 service members representing all branches attended the ceremony
May 13, 2015
Team McConnell celebrates MWD's seven years of service

As part of National Police Week, Team McConnell recognized a four-legged 22nd Security Forces Squadron member for his years of outstanding performance here and during numerous deployments in harms way."Today we celebrate the retirement of military working dog, Rakker, who dedicated49 dog years of
July 30, 2014
Reducing the Odds of Campus Crime

As part of Air Mobility Command, you live and breathe safety on the job. But going back to school, particularly when attending classes at a nearby college or university campus, brings a different set of safety considerations. Even if you are not a full-time student living on campus, basic rules of
July 11, 2014
AMC commander immerses in JB Charleston

Gen. Darren McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, and his wife Evelyn, met with Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and their families here recently to learn about their issues and concerns. He spent much of his visit July 9 through 11, 2014 touring the JB Charleston - Weapons
June 10, 2014
In Honor of an Air Force Giant: ALS building dedicated in honor of Chief Etchberger

The southern exterior wall of one of the buildings here shines much brighter as the Warriors of the North recently unveiled a golden plaque bearing the name and image of an American hero and fellow Airman.The airman leadership school facility here was officially renamed the Chief Master Sgt. Richard
April 15, 2014
Through Airmen's Eyes: Language enabled airman program 'perfect' for lieutenant with five languages

For many Americans, being bilingual is an admirable feat. Proficiency in five languages, though, is a whole other level - a level that one contracting officer at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. has achieved through lifelong learning."Learning a language and maintaining it is like running. The 'secret'
June 6, 2013
The true secrets of the giant golf ball

Usually on the running path down to the SeaScapes restaurant on the beach people see the giant white golf ball on the southern end of base and ponder its purpose. Is it the reason that cell phones continue dropping calls? Do they get free cable TV? Are they communicating with aliens? The answer to
May 30, 2013
President lands at JB MDL

President Barack Obama flew into Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst May 28, 2013, and visited with joint base community members and leaders while en route to see the post-Hurricane Sandy recovery effort on the New Jersey shore with Gov. Chris Christie. Service members, families and local media
April 18, 2013
18th Air Force: A Legacy of Excellence

Although a divide of more than six decades separates them from the founders of their command, today's 18th Air Force Airmen continue to embody the same motto: "expedite!"Signifying a commitment to excellence in the successful and rapid completion of the command's worldwide air mobility mission, the