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  • NSA Lakehurst centennial celebrates heritage

    One hundred years ago, the Naval Air Station, Lakehurst, was commissioned in June 1921. Today the unit, now known as Naval Support Activity, Lakehurst, continues to be at the forefront of naval aviation, research, development and fleet support. Joint Base MDL members recognized NSA Lakehurst’s

  • Medic Pride: 87th MDG participates in whole-of-government FEMA tasking

    Between the months of March and May, Airmen from the 87th Medical Group were dispatched to the Roosevelt Park COVID vaccination distribution site, located in Gary, Indiana. The deployment occurred in support of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) request to assist with whole-of-government

  • The 87th Air Base Wing welcomes new Vice Commander

    U.S. Air Force Col. Robert “Preach” McAllister, 87th Air Base Wing, recently took on the position of vice commander to provide support and take on responsibility across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.

  • JB MDL Change of Command 2021

    U.S. Air Force Col. Bridget Gigliotti relinquished command of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the 87th Air Base Wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams, during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, June 16.

  • Current PCS, household goods affected by supply shortages

    Following the COVID-19 pandemic, supply shortages have been popping up in everything from lumber to computer chips to new cars. These shortfalls are likely to affect some service members and their families this summer during the typically busy permanent change of station, or PCS, season.

  • Summer Health Hazards

    Summer’s here, and with it comes backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and time spent outdoors. Some of the things that make summer so much fun – swimming, hiking, and longer days, also present plenty of health risks. Don’t let a health emergency ruin your activities. Knowing common summer health

  • Army Celebrates 246th Birthday

    U.S. Army Soldiers from Army Support Activity Fort Dix gathered to celebrate the Army's 246th birthday at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. The commemoration included a traditional cake-cutting and concluded with the Army song.

  • That’s a Wrap: 87th MDG ends outdoor COVID-19 testing

    Fourteen months ago, the 87th Medical Group set up an outdoor testing site as a way to promote health and safety around JB MDL. As COVID-19 cases are now declining, the 87th Medical Group ended outdoor COVID-19 testing on June 10th, 2021.U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Jarnot, 87th Medical Support

  • DOD STARBASE lifts off on Joint Base MDL

    On May 5, 2021, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst was selected to host a Department of Defense STARBASE, a five-week, full-time Science, Technology, Engineering and Math academy that complements at-risk students’ education with “hands-on, minds-on” learning.

  • Chief of Navy Reserve visits JB MDL Sailors

    Vice Adm. John Mustin, Chief of the Navy Reserve and commander, Navy Reserve Force, visited sailors at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. June 4-5. Mustin utilized his time to engage with Sailors, communicate his mission priorities and discuss challenges Sailors face.