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  • JB MDL holds Navy chief pinning ceremony

    A Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony took place Sept. 29, 2023 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. This promotion signifies the transition from non-commissioned officer to Senior NCO. Being the first rank in the SNCO tier, this is a milestone for the great responsibilities that lie ahead in

  • JB MDL Bids Farewell to Legacy Fireman

    After nearly four decades of unwavering dedication and selfless service, Capt. Leonard Dotson Jr., a distinguished firefighter at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, is bidding farewell to his illustrious career. His retirement marks the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy of courage and commitment

  • JB MDL celebrates 76th Air Force birthday

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst hosts U.S. Air Force ball to celebrate the 76th birthday in Atlantic City, N.J., on Sept 16, 2023. The event was themed for the 1940's to honor the heritage of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

  • We Will Never Forget: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

    A 9/11 Memorial Ceremony took place at Fire Station 4 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 11, 2023. The annual remembrance ceremony is to honor the nearly three thousand lives that were lost to the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001.

  • Everyone can contribute to stormwater pollution prevention

    Stormwater pollution is one of New Jersey's greatest threats to clean and plentiful water and that's why Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst residents are doing something about it.The rain washes pollution from streets, parking lots, and lawns into storm drains. From there the water travels directly to

  • Meet your commander: Col. Anthony L. Smith

    Col. Anthony L. Smith officially took the reigns as the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander and the 87th Air Base Wing commander earlier this year on June 20. Prior to JB MDL, Smith served as the Director for Financial Management and Comptroller, Headquarters Air Mobility Command where he was

  • U.S. Army Reserve validates warfighting capabilities with 'WAREX 23'

    The U.S. Army Reserve's 78th Training Division recently conducted 'The Warrior Exercise' at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.The WAREX aims to serve as a platform for units to train and prepare capable, lethal, and combat-ready forces in collective tasks aligned with their respective

  • CHPS Weight Management Challenge: Choose What You Lose

    During the months of September and October, DAF Civilian Health Promotion Services is challenging participants to get fit by making healthy changes to their lifestyle through nutrition and physical activity. This is a one-size-fits-all challenge that allows each participant to choose their goal,