http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil en-US Wed, 16 May 2012 18:43:44 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 18:43:44 GMT Air Force Link RSS Generator http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123302147 Staff Sgt. Brian Williams, deployed from the 87th Security Forces Squadron here, suffered serious injuries after an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on a mission April 25 outside Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan.

Williams, who is a military working dog handler, was transported to the KAF trauma center that same day where he underwent the first of several surgeries on his left leg. He was subsequently transported to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany before arriving at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., just four days later on
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Master Sgt. Denise Johnson) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123302147 Tue, 15 May 2012 17:18:36 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123301830 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst opened its doors to the public for the first day of a two-day open house and air show here May 12.

Approximately 120,000 people crowded onto the base's airfield to witness aerial stunts and ground displays including demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons and the U.S. Army Golden Knight parachute team.

Attendees put hand to heart at the start of the show as a Golden Knight parachutist floated to the ground with the American flag streaming behind him to the tune of the nation's anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner."
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Airman 1st Class Ryan Throneberry) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123301830 Sun, 13 May 2012 08:40:00 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123301601 Soldiers of the 688th Rapid Port Opening Element based here at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. and Airmen assigned to the 818th Contingency Response Group from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., worked jointly at three airfields in the Greater-Phoenix, Ariz. area April 18 to 24.

Four Soldiers participated in the airfield assessments, working diligently alongside their Air Force counterparts to assess Phoenix-Goodyear, Scottsdale, and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airports, all in Ariz.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (1st Lt. Edward McCann) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123301601 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:21:00 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123301422
Just hours prior to the event, civil engineering craftsman will place more than 5,300 feet of barrier wall, 7,600 feet of stanchion rope and 1,125 feet of snow fence on the flighline -transforming the airfield into the 2012 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Open House & Air Show.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil () http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123301422 Wed, 9 May 2012 12:13:33 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300890
As part of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's restructuring plan announced by Air Mobility Command Nov. 2, 2011, the 615th Contingency Response Wing at Travis AFB, will be inactivated and its subordinate groups will align under the command of the 621st CRW, based here.

As a result of this action, the 621st CRW will double in size, becoming the sole contingency response wing in the Air Force, spanning not just both coasts, but the globe.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300890 Fri, 4 May 2012 16:05:00 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300781 Soldiers are always training to meet the standard and do their best. They strive to win at the challenge. But when it comes to earning the U.S. Army's Expert Field Medical Badge, it's the attention to detail that can make or break people and prevent them from earning it.

"It's an elite badge, the best of the best medics wear it," said Army Sgt. Peter King, trainer mentor combat lifesaver instructor with the 174th Infantry Brigade, 1st Army Division East. "It's an honor, to know you are one of only 20 percent."
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (David Moore) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300781 Fri, 4 May 2012 14:07:00 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300770 Trainers with the 174th Infantry Brigade, part of First Army Division East, recently completed a week-long biometrics course where they learned how to integrate biometrics into mobilization training. This type of "train-the-trainer" event allows the 174th Inf. Bde's trainers to stay current on the tactics, techniques and procedures they relay to service members preparing for deployment.

"You have more of a chance of taking the enemy down using biometrics than you do using your (M4 rifle)," said Army Lt. Col. Eric Stetson, deputy commanding officer of training for the 174th Inf. Bde. here.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Capt. Antonia Greene) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300770 Fri, 4 May 2012 13:40:00 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300767
This year's keynote speaker was retired Vice Adm. Norbert R. Ryan Jr., former 52nd Chief of Naval Personnel and current ninth president of the Military Officer Association of America.

Representing the joint base were Col. John M. Wood, U.S. Air Force, commander, JB MDL and 87th Air Base Wing, Col. Joe Whitlock, U. S. Army, deputy commander JB MDL, Chaplain (Col.) Timothy Wagoner, U.S. Air Force, 87th ABW Wing Chaplain, and retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonels Bob Hodges, retiree volunteer and co-chairman of this year's Retiree Appreciation Day and Bob Hansen, retiree volunteer.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil ( Pascual Flores) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300767 Fri, 4 May 2012 11:31:00 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300803
This year's theme is "Striving for Excellence in Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion."

Representatives Frank Horton and Norman Y. Mineta introduced a resolution to the House of Representatives in June 1977 calling upon the president to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian and Pacific Heritage Week. A month later, Senators Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Congress passed both bills.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Alic Nelson) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300803 Fri, 4 May 2012 11:03:13 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300791
National recognition for nurses first started as a one day celebration in 1974. A week was set aside to show appreciation for these professionals who dedicate themselves to a life of serving others by 1991. The week culminates each year on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birthday.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Capt. Caitlin Clement) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300791 Fri, 4 May 2012 10:29:15 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300775
Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a highly contagious disease that can cause discomfort and can - albeit rarely - result in death. The illness typically lasts for three to seven days and is preventable through a vaccination.

The two-part vaccine is made from a weakened varicella virus that produces an immune response in the body protecting it from chickenpox. The vaccine was licensed for use in the United States in 1995 and has been widely used since that time.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (87th Medical Group public health staff and 2nd Lt. Alexis McGee) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300775 Fri, 4 May 2012 09:52:21 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300764
The New Jersey Army National Guard unit's firing of 105mm cannons is scheduled to cease by 11 p.m. each day.

This training is essential and helps to ensure the readiness of America's fighting force. As a result of this important training, some residents may hear more noise than usual coming from our ranges and may experience possible ground shaking. It is important to note that noise from the ranges may travel farther during overcast weather conditions.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (120513) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300764 Fri, 4 May 2012 09:22:44 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300747 Turning an active runway into a mile-long air stage overnight may seem like a daunting task, but it's all in a day's work for members of the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron.

Just hours prior to the event, civil engineering craftsman will place more than 5,300 feet of barrier wall, 7,600 feet of stanchion rope and 1,125 feet of snow fence on the flighline -transforming the airfield into the 2012 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Open House & Air Show.

"This represents the culmination of what the public expects of the military," said 1st Lt. Allen Vaughn, chief of operations support for CE.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil () http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300747 Fri, 4 May 2012 08:17:01 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300746 Walking almost 90 miles, 36 Airmen completed the Air Advisor Memorial Ruck March from New York City to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 26-27.

The march, which started at One World Trade Center and ended at the Air Advisor Academy, was in remembrance of the deaths of nine U.S. air advisors in Afghanistan.

On the morning of April 27, 2011, an Afghan Air Force lieutenant colonel walked into the Afghan Air Command and Control Center at the Kabul Air Command Headquarters and, without warning or provocation, opened fire, killing eight active-duty U.S. Airmen and a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel. Those nine service members came from various bases and specialties, but were working together for a common mission: advising the Afghan military.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Rojek) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300746 Fri, 4 May 2012 08:07:33 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300046
After a year of Air Advisor training and mission prep, I was finally ready to go on my first mission. My team and I were going to Uganda to exchange air traffic control ideas with the Ugandan Peoples' Defense Air Force. I was so excited to be going to Africa, it was on my 'bucket list.'
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Master Sgt. Sheffield Brodene ) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123300046 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:11:00 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123299890 Tech. Sgt. Shawn Jones, a reservist in the 514th Air Mobility Wing here is the top print journalist in the Department of Defense.

Jones learned April 19 that he was among the 2011 Thomas Jefferson Award winners. The competition is the premiere Department of Defense awards program for print and broadcast journalism with winners representing the elite communicators in DOD.

The Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md., will provide plaques and certificates of achievement for individual and unit awards. Jones will receive his award at the DOD Communicators of Excellence Award Ceremony at the school May 4.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil () http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123299890 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:20:19 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123299834 Members of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst joined key speaker and Holocaust survivor David Wisnia for a Holocaust Day of Remembrance April 20 at Soldiers Chapel.

Adolf Hitler set out to exterminate all Jewish people, gypsies, the handicapped, homosexuals, political dissidents and Russians during World War II. He succeeded in wiping out more than six million Jewish people and millions more from the other targeted groups before his own demise in 1945.

The Holocaust observance was held to memorialize those who were killed and to honor the survivors of this tragic occurrence.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Pascual Flores) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123299834 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:34:04 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123299832
Of course, at the time I had absolutely no clue how truly involved I would become.

I work as a public affairs specialist for the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs office. When I was told I would be playing an Associated Press embedded journalist, I thought how unique of an experience this could turn out to be. PA specialists are trained to work with civilian media but are rarely afforded a chance to act like one. And so my unkempt alter ego, Johnnie Walker, was born.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Airman 1st Class Ryan Throneberry) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123299832 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:26:18 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123299694
This win follows a second-place finish for the 99th RSC in its first year of ACOE competition in 2011.

"This was due to the fantastic work and commitment to serve soldiers and families by every member of our team," said Dr. Mikey Kloster, 99th RSC chief of staff.

The 99th RSC provides base-operations support to all Army Reserve soldiers, civilians, families, units, facilities and equipment for the entire northeast region of the Army Reserve, including the states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire and the District of Columbia.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Sgt. 1st Class Alyn-Michael Macleod) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123299694 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:41:00 EST http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123299692 Attendees can expect to leave the 2012 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Open House & Air Show with feelings of fascination, inspiration and admiration as they enjoy the safe and secure environment.

Hundreds of security forces personnel and augmentees will patrol parking areas and entry control points as well as assist with crowd control at the event.

"Our main concern is to provide a safe environment for the populace that will be attending the open house," said Master Sgt. Anthony Jones, 87th Security Forces Squadron police services superintendent.
more...]]> pa.staff@mcguire.af.mil (Staff Sgt. David Carbajal) http://www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123299692 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:29:00 EST