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

Navy takes flight in new hangar

New secure messaging system to come to JB MDL's 87th MDG

The Air Force Medical Service is scheduled to begin patient registrations for the military's online confidential secure messaging service April 9 at the 87th Medical Group. The messaging service, MiCare, has been shown to significantly reduce the number of phone calls between patients and providers,

New community members get inside look

International spouses tour new home

Military spouses from more than 15 countries got a first-hand look at the different facets and capabilities related to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst March 23.The International Spouses Group, based out of JB MDL, received an inside perspective of the installation during their day-long

MARE preps base for Open House

Members of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and emergency responders from the base's surrounding communities came together March 31 to practice their response capabilities during a simulated aircraft accident here.The major aircraft response exercise was part of preparations for the installation's

JB MDL dresses up for Trivia Night

Lakehurst hosts homecoming for deployed Sailors

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst leadership hosted a Homecoming Celebration Ceremony March 28 here in honor of the Sailors stationed at Lakehurst who returned from deployment during the past year. Returning Sailors were honored in a service presided over by Navy Capt. Andrew Butterfield, JB MDL