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N.J. Army National Guard seeks 'Best Warrior'
May 1, 2023 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix hosted the New Jersey Army National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition from April 24 - 27, 2023, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. ... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers with the New Jersey Army National Guard participate in the Best Warrior Competition on 26 April, 2023 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The Army National Guard’s BWC is a physically and mentally challenging three-day competition that tests competitors on a variety of technical and tactical skills sets. Competitors employ a range of skills relevant to today’s operating environment, including physical endurance, land navigation, marksmanship, weapons skills, and overall combat readiness.

Army Celebrates 246th Birthday
June 14, 2021 — U.S. Army Soldiers from Army Support Activity Fort Dix gathered to celebrate the Army's 246th birthday at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. The commemoration included a traditional cake-cutting and concluded with the Army song... MORE

U.S. Army soldiers gather in front of the Ultimate Weapon Statue to celebrate the Army's 246th birthday at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. The monument is an ode to the dedication and sacrifice of the Soldier. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)

Success follows Fort Sill joint training exercise
November 8, 2019 — Airmen with the 6th Airlift Squadron assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey and Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment assigned to Fort Sill, Oklahoma conducted an air-ground joint training exercise on Fort Sill Nov. 5... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Shawn McDonald, 6th Airlift Squadron pilot, checks controls in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Nov. 5, 2019. McDonald was preparing the aircraft before takeoff to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for a joint training exercise with the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

Fort Bragg Soldiers train for cold-weather conditions
January 28, 2019 — White clouds curled from their mouths as they steadied their breath, waiting for the cue to fire. A voice came over the radio of the Humvee saying “ready one.” Immediately, hot bullet casings fell from the gunner station and bounced around inside the HUMVEE. Even with five layers of military-grade cold-weather gear on, the Soldiers were... MORE

A Soldier assigned to the 2-325th Airborne Infantry Regiment checks a radio in a HUMVEE during the cold-weather gunnery qualification training on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Jan. 17, 2019. The team lost communication with the HUMVEE nearby and had to find a different channel in order to contact each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

78th Training Division welcomes new commander
August 22, 2018 — Soldiers with the 78th Training Division stand at parade rest during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 11, 2018. The division is an Army reserve unit that trains and evaluates Army units for deployment. The division was activated in 1917 consisting of four infantry and three artillery regiments. (U.S. Air... MORE

Soldiers with the 78th Training Division stand at parade rest during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 11, 2018. The division is an Army reserve unit that trains and evaluates Army units for deployment. The division was activated in 1917 consisting of four infantry and three artillery regiments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ariel Owings)