Team MDL celebrates military spouses

Multi-unit exercise takes place at Lakehurst

The 621st Contingency Response Wing took part in an exercise at Lakehurst airfield, April 27-30.Approximately 28 Airmen from the 817th and 818th Contingency Response Groups supported the exercise with a contingency response team along with members of the 6th and 732nd Airlift Squadrons of Joint Base

EOD trains for any situation

Two weeks ago, the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal team was blowing up a World War II-era bomb; this week they are conducting a field training exercise here focused on preparing Airmen for stateside and deployed operations."We are trying to replicate scenarios from Iraq and

PRESS RELEASE: 500 lb. WWII bomb detonated at Joint Base

The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal responded to an off-base construction site after receiving a request from local officials regarding an unexploded ordnance Thursday afternoon.The 500 lb. World War II bomb was discovered at Middlesex County College in Edison, N.J.The

Joint base increases security measures

Due to activities worldwide, the U.S. Northern Command directed an increase in force protection measures at all Department of Defense installations.  As a result, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst leadership has increased security measures throughout the joint base to enhance the safety of our

USAF EC provides 'JET' to West Point cadets

Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point took part in Judgment-Based Engagement Training (JET) hosted by the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's Judge Advocate here, May 2-3.The 18 cadets, currently enrolled in a combat leadership class at West Point, took part in lectures, Firearms

Senior leader highlights Army Reserve’s DSCA mission

One of the Army Reserve's senior leaders offered his views on the organization's mission to provide Defense Support of Civil Authorities during a town hall meeting May 5 at the Timmermann Center here.James B. Balocki, Office of the Chief of Army Reserve Services and Installations command executive

Team MDL helps restore historic battleship

Being a mere 45 minutes from the most decorated battleship in U.S. history, offers a unique opportunity to today's Sailors and Airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.  Thirty-four service members visited the ship, not for fun, but to assist in restoration efforts, May 1."It's only fitting that

Registration open for JB MDL ‘Beast of the East’ Mud Run

Registration is now open for Joint Base MDL's 2015 "Beast of the East" 10k Mud Run, scheduled for Sept. 19.The event is open to the public and features more than 20 obstacles, costume contests and plenty of mud with joint base service members.To register, visit www.gomdl.com and click on "Beast of

AMC commander reflects on first year

To the men and women of Air Mobility Command, I can't thank you and your families enough for the hard work and sacrifices that you make each day.  You are an unrivaled, Total Force team - active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian Airmen - and you make rapid global mobility a reality.In the year