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  • Honorary commanders participate in flyaway tour to Colorado

    Honorary commanders from across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst had an opportunity to see Peterson Air Force base, Schriever Air Force base and the United States Air Force Academy during their tour of military installations in Colorado, May 4 and 5, 2017. Honorary commanders are key civil leaders

  • MDL hosts joint Service Member of the Year competition

    Representatives from all four military branches recently participated in the third annual Service Member of the Year competition here May 3-4.  Ranging in rank from junior enlisted to company grade officer, the 21 competitors were pushed to their physical and mental limits with challenges including

  • Joint Base commemorates Hindenburg disaster's 80th anniversary

     The Joint Base community came together to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster on the Lakehurst-side of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, May 6, 2017.                                                      The Lakehurst-side gates were open to the public for the

  • JB MDL practices active shooter procedures

    When the wavering tone started over the loud speakers, everyone on base knew something was wrong. Under their desks they went, waiting for the all clear.The loud noise blasted through the base due to a no-notice active shooter exercise held at the Joint Base May 2.“[We held this exercise] to ensure