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  • JB MDL survives historic hurricane

    Hurricane Irene has moved out of the area, but not without leaving its mark.Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst experienced damaging winds and excessive rain, which caused flooding.When the storm began to move out of the area, damage assessment teams spread out across the base."We currently have damage

  • JB MDL returning to normal operations

    Hurricane Irene is slowly moving out of the area. However, this storm has left behind some damage and flooding throughout the base and the State of New Jersey. Monday reporting conditions for JB MDL are as follows:- Non-mission essential personnel should report for duty four hours after their normal

  • JB MDL prepares for Hurricane Irene

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is actively preparing for Hurricane Irene.The base entered Hurricane Condition III on Aug. 25. HURCON III is declared when the weather forecast predicts the arrival of 50-knot (58 mph) or greater winds within 48 hours."Hurricane Irene is expected to be a category 2

  • Prepare now for Hurricane Irene

    Hurricane Irene is on her way and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is getting ready. The aircraft is on its way out and FEMA is on its way in. The surrounding JB MDL community should begin preparing too. JB MDL Emergency Management has some tips and procedures to keep in mind to prepare for this and

  • Prepare, prevent claims ahead of time

    With hurricane and typhoon season underway we want to remind everyone that you bear the ultimate responsibility for the safety and security of your personal property. To minimize the risk of property loss or damage, we recommend the following preventive measures. The claims center encourages you to

  • Hurricane Irene updates

    Hurricane Irene continues its track to the Eastern United States. The storm is currently projected to start Saturday evening and is an extremely large storm that may pose a hazard to the area. Of course, these projections are estimates and are subject to change.Locally, JB MDL has gone to HURCON

  • 108th CRG strive to become JTFPO qualified through Eagle Flag

    The 108th Contingency Response Group is a rapid-deployment unit designed at the initiative of Air Force leadership to be a first-in force that will secure an airfield, establish and maintain field operations.Tailored for a specific mission, the CRG incorporates more than 20 military specialties and

  • Pedestrians, motorists share roads

    There were 4,092 pedestrians killed in 2009 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and almost one-third of these victims are children under the age of 15.Everyone is a pedestrian at one time or another, and is obligated to abide by the same traffic laws to ensure safety

  • Retired Chief reacquaints with JB MDL

    Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Sam E. Parish, the eighth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Aug. 17 through 19.Parish visited with various Air Force units, met with Airmen and attended the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony.The distinguished