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USDA Wildlife Services complete deer removal project on Joint Base MDL
April 24, 2020 — The United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services accomplished the Community Based Deer Management Project which took place at the Falcon Creek golf course on Joint Base MDL in the weeks of March 9th and 16th. The project was aimed to reduce the risk of aircraft and deer collisions around the airfield... MORE

Providing results: 87th Medical Group laboratory continues mission during COVID-19
April 23, 2020 — Senior Airman William Jones, 87th Medical Group medical laboratory technician, conducts a polymerase chain reaction test on a sample to determine if it will come back positive or negative for COVID-19, April 20, 2020, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. During the test, DNA is amplified to detect possible traces of COVID-19 that will... MORE

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305th MXS metals technology shop builds protective masks to fight COVID-19
April 22, 2020 — The United States has the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the world and the fight to kill the virus has never been greater. Some healthcare facilities are looking to replenish their essential supplies, but most are hard to come in this time of need. ... MORE

Tent Setup for 87th Medical Group
April 19, 2020 — Airmen and Sailors from the 87th Civil Engineer Group, construct California Medium Shelter System tents at the 87th Medical Group for a more weather friendly drive-thru screening process at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 18, 2020. The screening process separates patients to create a safer environment amongst COVID-19. (U.S. Air... MORE

Photo of military members setting up a tent.

Joint Base Team comes together to support those in quarantine and isolation
April 9, 2020 — With the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States, protective measures have been implemented across the country to protect individuals from contracting the virus and flatten the curve... MORE

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Protecting the force: Joint Base MDL Airmen keep personnel nourished during pandemic
April 3, 2020 — With the United States and other countries trying to conquer the COVID-19 pandemic, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, has taken appropriate measures to protect the force while attempting to flatten the curve... MORE

Understanding Anxiety
March 9, 2020 — Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious speaking in front of a large group, or driving in heavy traffic. Anxiety encompasses feelings of worry, nervousness, or dread. In moderation, anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations. Anxiety can... MORE

Reliving BMT: 305th AMW Senior Leaders Visit JBSA-Lackland
February 7, 2020 — Every enlisted member in the United States Air Force begins their career at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas. This eight and a half week program tests recruits mentally and physically... MORE

Photo of Air Force basic military training Airmen standing at ease.

AMC Promotes American Heart Month
January 31, 2020 — February is American Heart Month, and Civilian Health Promotion Services will be offering educational briefings throughout February focusing on how to lower your risk factors for developing heart disease.Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and... MORE

March on: Joint Base MDL celebrates Marin Luther King Jr. Day
January 17, 2020 — Over 45 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. addressed one of the largest recorded political rallies in the United States with his “I Have a Dream” speech. Before the speech, King and followers marched in Washington D.C. to remind the U.S. of the constitutional statement “Liberty and Justice for all”.On Jan. 17, 2020, service members and their... MORE