Joint Base emergency responders halt blaze

McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst's Fire and Emergency Services successfully contained 100 percent of the range fire as of 6 p.m. April 9. The fire started in training ranges 13 and 14 and began moving easterly into areas where previous controlled burns had been conducted. The cause of the fire is currently

Marines continue light attack role

Joint Protestant Easter Sunrise Service at Doughboy Field

Service members and community members came to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to celebrate Easter Sunday April 8.Air Force and Army chaplains worked together to create a joint Protestant Easter Sunrise Worship Service at Doughboy Field here. The event was led by Army Support Activity, Religious

Children of the JB MDL attend First Family's traditional Easter event

Friends of JB MDL quilt for wounded warriors

Approximately 15 members, spouses, family members and friends of the 87th Medical Group recently combined their love of quilting with a chance to help a wounded warrior.The quilters met over the course of several months to create a Quilt of Valor, which was presented to a wounded service member by

Rivalry and teamwork fuel the fight for victory at Best Warrior competition

Firing ranges, hardscrabble woods, and army classrooms served as backdrops for 12 Soldiers who tested their strength, fortitude and military knowledge during the 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command 2012 Best Warrior competition, March 29 through April 1.The rivals battled through 12 challenges

Leadership “breaks ground” for new JB MDL dorm

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst leadership hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new dormitory construction April 5 here.More than 50 service members and civilians from various units on base attended the event.The new 120-person dormitory is set to be built in the field next to the library near

EC commander visits 621 CRW

Coming just a week after his command assumed administrative control, the commander of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center visited the 621st Contingency Response Wing here March 28. Maj. Gen. Bill Bender spent an entire day with the CRW to discuss administrative and transformation concerns faced

JB MDL safety office staff provides tips for getting vehicles spring ready

The weather, dust and stop-and-go traffic will take its toll on vehicles this spring. Drivers can lessen the odds of mechanical failure with periodic maintenance which will also help lengthen the life of vehicles. Some of the maintenance tasks are easy to do individually. Below is a list of check

87th DS provides tips for healthy teeth

Studies have shown numerous diseases affecting the entire body can be diagnosed in the mouth during annual routine dental checkups. Conditions such as cardiovascular disease, premature birth, diabetes and HIV can be diagnosed early since they may manifest changes in the mouth.One example is the link