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  • Shaping a new Airman identity through drone integration

    In a groundbreaking effort to enhance operational capabilities, the U.S. Air Force has launched a new initiative aimed at incorporating Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) into the training of Airmen across various career fields.The program began with an initial exercise this past November at

  • Why we train: Operation Honey Badger

    Unlike the previous iteration of this training exercise, which was simulated to take place during deployments, this year’s OHB brought the fight to the home front.

  • Chemical ordnance in your neighborhood? Call CARA

    JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — The legacy of past military activities of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey was highlighted when unexploded ordnance contractors executing a conventional unexploded ordnance project at Naval Air Station Lakehurst, New Jersey discovered a MK II 75mm

  • USMC conducts joint close air support exercise

    JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — Marines assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, conducted a close air support exercise, March 11-15, 2025, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.The CASEX training event focused on enhancing the integration and

  • Powering the mission and partnerships

    The Republic of Singapore Air Force visit showcased Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s power sources such as backup generators, batteries, and a photovoltaic power station intended to improve grid resiliency and support day-to-day operations among its 89 mission partners. 

  • Lethality meets innovation during platoon life-fire exercise

    U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Connecticut National Guard 102nd Infantry Regiment conducted a platoon live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Feb. 1, 2025. The exercise played a critical part of the battalion validation process, marking a significant milestone for

  • Mission Ready Equipment

    Aircrew mission essential items are stored and maintained inside the 305th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment facility at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 5, 2025. AFE specialists perform routine maintenance on regularly used items such as helmets and oxygen masks to

  • JB MDL Airman killed in off-base vehicle accident

    An Airman from the 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron died as a result of an off-base vehicle accident at approximately 7 a.m. Feb. 6, 2025, near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.