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COVID-19 Vaccines: Changing the course of the pandemic
March 4, 2021 — A coronavirus is a type of common virus that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In early 2020, after a December 2019 outbreak in China, the World Health Organization (WHO) identified SARS-CoV-2 as new type of coronavirus. The disease it causes is called coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)... MORE

Graphic of doctor inserting syringe into patient with accompanying test "COVID-19 VACCINE"

COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall Q&A
January 29, 2021 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, hosted a virtual town hall January 28 to address questions and concerns regarding the arrival and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine... MORE

Joint efforts propel Thule AB toward new normal
January 15, 2021 — The 87th Medical Group and the 305th Aerial Port Squadron contributed joint efforts to support Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s first transportation of the COVID-19 vaccine to Thule Air Base, Greenland, Jan. 13. In compliance with the Department of Defense’s COVID-19 vaccine operations, the units ensured safe and secure shipping of the vaccine to help protect the health and mission readiness of Thule AB personnel . ... MORE

Photo of Airmen assigned to the 305th Aerial Port Squadron loading the COVID-19 vaccine onto a Boeing 757 assigned to Air Transport International.

COVID-19 vaccine arrives to Joint Base MDL
January 6, 2021 — A limited supply of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 31, 2020 with members on the installation receiving the shot a few hours after arrival. For Joint Base MDL, it is the next step to neutralizing the virus... MORE

Airman administers vaccine shot to a service member.

87th MDG prepares for future COVID-19 vaccine distribution
December 23, 2020 — In preparation for the Department of Defense distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, the 87th Medical Group established a Point of Dispensing at the McGuire Fitness Center. Although Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has not yet received a shipment of the vaccine, upon its arrival and in accordance with the DOD vaccination plan, the 87th MDG will prioritize those providing direct medical care, emergency services and safety personnel first, before other members of the DOD population. ... MORE

Understanding Depression
October 1, 2020 — This is a stressful, uncertain time. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many significant changes to how we live daily life. Social distancing, quarantine, and isolation can be overwhelming and may cause feelings of insecurity, confusion, hopelessness, and, ultimately, depression... MORE

Town Hall meeting held for HPCON BRAVO
September 16, 2020 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst recently changed their posture to HPCON Bravo as of Sept. 11. 2020. The base held a Town Hall meeting on Sept. 15, 2020 to address these changes. U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Hall, 87th Mission Support Group deputy commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Kipp, 87th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander and Public Health emergency officer, fielded questions from the community... MORE

87th Air Base Wing leads the way in COVID-19 response
July 22, 2020 — Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, essential personnel of Joint Base MDL have been working around the clock in supporting the fight against it. From providing facemasks to medical professionals and first responders in New York City to becoming a designated quarantine location for the Northeast, Joint Base MDL has been one of the lead players in the contribution of providing necessary goods and services. ... MORE

NAWCAD Lakehurst supports NJ’s fight against COVID-19
June 12, 2020 — Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst supplied more than 2,000 face shields to its military partners and the local community in Ocean County, New Jersey to help protect personnel from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)... MORE

NAWCAD Lakehurst uses a water jet to produce face shield visors. (U.S. Navy photo)

Commercial Vehicle Inspection team fights COVID-19
May 26, 2020 — The 87th Security Forces Squadron Commercial Vehicle Inspection unit has been working through the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The team is made up of 25 Airmen and civilians who have in-processed over 3,300 passengers and almost 1,700 tons of medical supplies and equipment from base in the past few... MORE

A photo of the Checkpoint 9 sign at JB MDL.