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  • Understanding Depression

    This is a stressful, uncertain time. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many significant changes to how we live daily life. Social distancing, quarantine, and isolation can be overwhelming and may cause feelings of insecurity, confusion, hopelessness, and, ultimately, depression.

  • AMC Leadership visits JB MDL

    The Air Mobility Command commander visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 21-22.U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost engaged with Mobility Airmen from various units across Joint Base MDL with the goal to further develop and share her vision and priorities for AMC.

  • Vipers in the Garden State

    The Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 received its first set of new attack helicopters earlier this year. The AH-1Z Viper, also known as Zulu, replaced its predecessor, the AH-1W Super Cobra, as the Marine Corps' primary aircraft for defense. The Vipers are equipped with modern upgrades

  • Town Hall meeting held for HPCON BRAVO

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst recently changed their posture to HPCON Bravo as of Sept. 11. 2020. The base held a Town Hall meeting on Sept. 15, 2020 to address these changes. U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Hall, 87th Mission Support Group deputy commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard

  • M240 firing keeps soldiers on target

    Soldiers assigned to the 353rd Civil Affairs Command complete an M240 qualification at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 11, 2020.The 353rd CACOM soldiers use U.S. Army Support Activity, Dix, ranges to sharpen skills, such as firing an M240, and maintaining proficiency in long range

  • Dental technician saves passenger from car crash

    The U.S. Air Force holds “service before self” as one of its core values, and sometimes that service can mean saving a life. For Senior Airman Cori Sherman of the 87th Dental Squadron on Joint Base MDL, “service before self” led to the rescue of an incapacitated passenger from a car accident near

  • Navy MWD handlers gain certification

    The joint service environment comes with many challenges, but the benefits and rewards outweigh them.This is made evident by the recent certification of two military working dogs and their U.S. Navy MWD handlers. The two Navy MWD handlers work alongside their 87th Security Forces Squadron

  • Joint Base MDL plans to Connect to Protect during Suicide Prevention Month

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is committed to preventing suicide among Service members and families.Suicide prevention is a Department of Defense (DoD) priority throughout the year, but during September—Suicide Prevention Month—the Department brings added attention to the complex issue of suicide

  • 87 FSS reflects on changes during pandemic

    While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the 87th Force Support Squadron continues to provide military support and assistance throughout Joint Base MDL while dealing with various obstacles.