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  • Honorary commanders graduate mock boot camp

    Civic leaders from the local community got a taste of military training and daily life at the Honorary Commander Boot Camp at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 27, 2016.   The Honorary Commander Program pairs key community leaders with commanders from across the Joint Base in order to

  • WWII bomber pilot awarded Silver Star

    A World War II bomber pilot has finally been given his proper recognition for his actions during a bombing raid more than 70 years ago.Maj. William “Joe” Schneider was awarded the Silver Star during a ceremony here on Nov. 1 for his actions while commanding an 18-plane bombing raid on Feb. 23, 1945

  • USCG Atlantic Strike Team trains on Delaware River

    An oil spill can be devastating to the environment, community and economy. Fortunately, the United States Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team possesses the ability to rapidly deploy and augment the cleanup of any oil spill in the region. During a recent training on the Delaware River, the AST utilized

  • Beat 539 Marathon held at JB MDL

    The Beat 539 marathon was held on near and through JB MDL, Sept. 22.316 runners signed up to race on the certified course from the McGuire side of base to the finish line at Lakehurst.Weather was a factor during the race.“It rained throughout the day,” said Sandra McKay, race director. “Wind reached

  • EFMP One Stop eases stress for JB MDL special needs families

    Service members with special needs family members are faced with many challenges, and the additional permanent change of station, medical and educational requirements can be overwhelming. Now, a new initiative seeks to relieve some of the stress for Exceptional Family Member Program