Tag: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
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Burlington County freeholder urges veterans and service members to get counted in 2020 Census
Census takers are on the move within Burlington County neighborhoods as part of this year’s decennial count, and Burlington County’s freeholders continue to encourage residents to self-respond in order to ensure they are counted. Veterans and service members living in the county are among the populations officials are concerned might get missed. “There’s no reason…
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Serviceman who led project at Newbury School honored at assembly
HOWELL – During an assembly at the Newbury School that was held to honor Howell’s veterans, Petty Officer MA1 Ernesto Cortez received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Since the beginning of the 2019-20 school year, pupils who attend the school on Newbury Road have been able to make use of a bridge that…
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Bordentown Township deputy mayor reappointed to honorary program at Burlington County military base
In an effort to serve Bordentown Township municipality, Deputy Mayor Eugene M. Fuzy was honored this year as he was inducted for another term to serve as “Honorary Commander” in the McGuire Air Force Base’s 87th Mobility Wing for local leaders. Fuzy was inducted into the program on Sept. 24, which is under the jurisdiction…
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Volunteers from military base build bridge at Newbury School
HOWELL – Since the beginning of the 2019-20 school year, pupils at the Newbury School have been able to enjoy a bridge that was built over the drainage area that connects the school’s soccer field to a playground. On Sept. 27, staff members and students at the school held a dedication ceremony for the Liberty…
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Area musicians will perform in concert at military base on June 27
The Student and Community Ensemble Band of Expressions and Reflections, a group of musicians of varying backgrounds, ages, experience and instrumentation, under the direction of Judie Jensen, proprietor and executive director, of Howell, will present its annual “Patriotic Concert – A Salute to Our Heroes” at 3 p.m. June 27 in the base theater on…
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Bordentown Township unveils new monument for local veterans at Memorial Day services
Gathered in front of the township municipal building, Bordentown officials and residents honored the nation’s veterans on May 27 with a special Memorial Day event. In the midst of the event’s annual Memorial Day processions, a new monument was unveiled during the ceremony to recognize Bordentown’s service men and women. The “Hometown Hero Monument” was…
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Community comes together to restock shelves at Joint Base food pantry
After an infestation of mold forced the food pantry at a regional military installation to dispose of its supplies, three groups in Freehold Township have come together to resupply the pantry. Members of the Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold, the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, Freehold Township, and Lead for Diversity at Freehold Township High…
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Deputy mayor inducted to civic leaders program at McGuire Air Force Base
Deputy Mayor Eugene M. Fuzy was recently honored for his years of public service, as officials with McGuire Air Force Base’s 305th Mobility Wing inducted him as an “Honorary Commander” on Sept. 27. Under the jurisdiction of the Air Mobility Command, the Burlington County joint base utilizes the Honorary Commanders Program for essential outreach and…
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Joint Base selected as home of refueling tankers
By Mark Rosman Staff Writer The U.S. Air Force has selected Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in south central New Jersey to host the next generation KC-46 refueling tankers, according to Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ). The Air Force’s decision was announced on Jan. 12. The Joint Base is the largest employer in the region, second only to…