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  • Versatile KC-10 Builds Relationships, Fights Insurgents

    In just one mission, Airmen flying a KC-10 Extender were able to strike a blow to Afghan insurgents, improve relations with Air Force leaders in Europe and ease the travel burdens of overseas service members. "Not bad for a training mission," said Col. Michael Underkofler, 514th Air Mobility Wing

  • Vietnam War prisoners maintained honor during hardship

    As many of our Airmen still are putting their lives in order after Hurricane Sandy, much is happening in the world, with ongoing mobilizations, federal sequestration and ongoing fiscal arguments occurring now and for the foreseeable future. As a result, we all are faced with the added stresses of

  • Helicopter training encourages long-range vision

    In my former life, I was an Army aviator--a helicopter pilot. I remember well the days of learning to hover. The state of Alabama seemed too small! At first, I focused more inside the helicopter. This practice caused me to over-control the helicopter which made it difficult to keep it steady. When I

  • Freedom Wing announces its award recipients for 2012

    The 514th Air Mobility Wing named its 2012 award recipients during the annual awards banquet held March 9 at the Tommy B's Community Center here.Those selected were:Senior Airman Sean Barrett, 514th Civil Engineer Squadron, Airman of the Year Master Sgt. Shawn Jones, 514th AMW, Noncommissioned

  • Resolutions, wing priorities go hand-in-hand

    I don't think I've ever set New Year's resolutions. I've always felt that if something needed to be done, I'd do it no matter what the calendar reads. However, at the beginning of this year, a reporter pressed me for my resolutions. Saying that I don't make them wasn't going to suffice, so I just

  • NEWS BRIEFS: motorcycle safety, federal benefits phone system

    Preseason motorcycle briefingsPreseason motorcycle briefs are available for riders to receive information on motorcycle safety and the upcoming course schedule and to review the installation's motorcycle policy. The briefs are an annual requirement for on-base motorcycle riders. All briefs will last

  • Family readiness office helps Airmen recover from hurricane

    New York City goes dark. Rain crashes down as thousands of refugees from lower Manhattan make their way north on foot in search of food and shelter. It sounds like the plot of the latest apocalypse movie in which a hero swoops in to save the day, but this was reality for many on the east coast in

  • New hours for base gates

    SomeĀ gates to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will being operating on a limited schedule beginning Feb. 24. Wrightstown Gate0600- 2200 DailyBrowns Mills Gate24 HoursRoute 68 Gate24 HoursPemberton Gate0700- 0900 & 1415 -1615 Monday- FridayClosed Saturday and SundayDix Welcome Center0700-1600 Monday-

  • January issue of Freedom Flyer now available

    The January issue of Freedom Flyer contains coverage of an Airman leading his team in the Philadelphia Mummers Parade and information on tuition assistance. Click here to open the issue.