Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Joint Base MDL fully involved in COVID-19 response

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst members have been at the forefront of supporting multiple aspects of the COVID-19 response over the past several months.

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Air Force Reserve mobilizes medics to New York for COVID-19 response

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Protecting the force: Joint Base MDL Airmen keep personnel nourished during pandemic

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Joint Base MDL Airmen support Air Force Reserves mobilization mission against COVID-19

https://www.jbmdl.jb.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2144189/joint-base-mdl-airmen-support-air-force-reserves-mobilization-mission-against-c/

Joint Base MDL provides speedy support for COVID-19 fight

https://www.jbmdl.jb.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2137590/joint-base-mdl-provides-speedy-support-for-covid-19-fight/

JB MDL News

305th AMW delivers COVID-19 patient transport solution

Airmen assigned to the 305th Aerial Port Squadron prepare to load a Negatively Pressurized CONEX onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 31, 2020. The 305th Air Mobility Wing plays a role in the fight against COVID-19 by delivering the latest isolated containment chamber developed for high-capacity transport of patients.

Aug. 10, 2020 - The 305th Air Mobility Wing plays a role in the fight against COVID-19 by delivering the latest isolated containment chamber developed for high-capacity transport of patients.

ASA ranges enable long range fire

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan Waldrop, 621st Contingency Response Squadron fireteam leader, spots for Staff Sgt. Connor Clare, 621st CRS fireteam leader, during an M24 sniper rifle qualification and proficiency firing training session at the U.S. Army Support Activity, Fort Dix range on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 29, 2020. The ASA Dix range enables the Contingency Response Airmen to fire the M24, a biannual requirement, and ensure they can provide long range precision rifle fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Azaria E. Foster)

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87th Air Base Wing welcomes new Vice Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Mona Alexander, 87th Air Base Wing vice commander, poses for a photo at the 87th Air Base Wing headquarters, July 13, 2020. Alexander moved over from the Air Force Expeditionary Operations School to serve in her new role as the vice commander of the 87th ABW. The newly created position will provide assistance for the 87th ABW commander with tasks around the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)

July 27, 2020 - For the members of Joint Base MDL and 87th Air Base Wing team, expect to see a new face a part of the wing’s command team.

ASA Fort Dix changes command

U.S. Army Col. Charles W. Durr, right, Army Support Activity, Fort Dix, commander, relinquishes command to U.S. Army Col. Jon A. Brierton, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 23, 2020. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a unit’s authority and responsibility from one commander to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Azaria E. Foster)

July 24, 2020 - The U.S. Army Support Activity, Fort Dix, held a change of command ceremony July 23, 2020. The ceremony welcomed U.S. Army Col. Jon A. Brierton and bid farewell to U.S. Army Col. Charles W. Durr.

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.

DOD Stories

PRESS RELEASE: Misawa members confirmed with COVID-19

Aug. 13, 2020 - A SOFA member of the Misawa Air Base community tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation on

COVID-19 plasma drive next week

Known as COVID Convalescent Plasma – CCP – it’s the liquid part of blood collected from patients who have recovered from the virus and now have antibodies that can be used to help others recover.

Aug. 13, 2020 - Donations are Monday and Tuesday.

Virtual FTAC

Mr. William McEvoy, 18th Wing base historian, teaches Okinawan and base history during a virtual lesson in the First Term Airmen Course, Aug. 5, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Incoming Airmen are required to attend the First Term Airmen Course at their first assignment location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)

Aug. 12, 2020 - Incoming first-term Airmen are required to attend the First Term Airmen Course – FTAC – upon arrival at their first duty station. During the course, Airmen learn about Air Force culture, the history of their duty location, as well as protecting and supporting air, space and cyberspace missions.

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Meet the New ASA Fort Dix Commander

U.S. Army Col. Jon A. Brierton assumed command of Army Support Activity Fort Dix at Joint Base McGuire – Dix – Lakehurst on July 23, 2020. Col. Brierton leads ASA Fort Dix as it provides training opportunities to build readiness throughout the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)

Aug. 10, 2020 - Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst welcomed the new Army Support Activity, Fort Dix Commander and Joint Base MDL Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Col. Jon Brierton on July 23. ASA Fort Dix is responsible for providing training opportunities to build readiness throughout the Joint Force. Though new to his position, Brierton is no stranger to the installation. The Pennsylvania native began his career on Fort Dix when he attended Basic Combat Training in 1990. Brierton originally enlisted as an 88N, or Traffic Management Coordinator, and later commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1993 after obtaining his degree in manufacturing from the California University of Pennsylvania.

Meet the new 87th Mission Support Group Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Janette D. Ketchum, 87th Mission Support Group commander.

Aug. 3, 2020 - The 87th Mission Support Group recently welcomed its new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Janette D. Ketchum, to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ketchum now leads a team of more than 3,100 personnel and is responsible for security forces, force support, communications, contracting and logistics readiness squadrons supporting 52,000 personnel across the DoD’s sole tri-service installation.

From Army Reserve helicopter maintainer to Air Force medical group commander

Colonel Charles “Scott” Hughes took command of the 87th Medical Group during a change of command ceremony on June 25, 2020 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

July 30, 2020 - “I enlisted in the Army Reserve after college because I wanted to serve; however, I was not sold on the military as a career at that point. The Army offered me the opportunity to work on helicopters part-time and that was an easy sell,” said Colonel Charles “Scott” Hughes. Nearly 22 years later, Colonel Hughes is now the commander of the 87th Medical Group at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst after taking command June 25, 2020.

Summer Health Hazards

July 1, 2020 - Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. Awareness of summer health hazards can help you prevent potential injuries and discomfort. Here’s how you can protect yourself and others, and enjoy the summer fun.

New Commander for AMC Test and Evaluation Squadron

U.S. Air Force Col. Jonathan Tucker (left) officiates the change of command ceremony remotely from Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan for the AMC Test and Evaluation Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Maryann Karlen assumed command from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Race Steinfort.

June 19, 2020 - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Maryann L. Karlen assumed command of the AMC Test and Evaluation Squadron on Thursday, June 18, 2020 from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Race Steinfort in an unprecedented virtual ceremony in this environment of social distancing, and in accordance with CDC, DoD and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., guidelines.

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