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  • Joint Base MDL celebrates 10-year anniversary

    Service members, civic leaders, and senior leaders hosted a 10-year anniversary of the nation’s only tri-service installation with the Celebration of the Decennium at Doughboy Field on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 1. The celebration consisted of a re-dedication ceremony, static

  • Chapel delivers coffee and prayers

    When we think of an airman, we often reflect on their mission and how well they are able to accomplish it. The mission is the always the priority, but sometimes the human factors of performing at such a high level are forgotten.

  • Sailor bridges new relationships with community

     Service members from the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst were recognized for building the Liberty Bridge at Newbury School in Howell, New Jersey, Sept. 27, 2019.Petty Officer 1st Class Ernesto Cortez led a team to build this bridge for more than 400 students who attend the school.Dr. James Quinn,

  • AMCTES Testers conduct worldwide cargo pallet evaluation

    The heartbeat of Air Mobility Command is its capability to transport goods efficiently and effectively in support of military and humanitarian operations globally.  The universal cargo handling system using the 463L cargo pallet has been the mainstay for cargo movement since the early 1960’s, with

  • Joint Base MDL Pitch Day Delivers Results!

    At the Joint Base MDL Pitch Day on June 10, 2019, the 87th Contracting Squadron awarded five one-page contracts for innovative products and services. While the Pitch Day event was a huge success, the goal was to deliver technology to increase readiness and lethality across the joint base. Many of

  • Love Shouldn’t Hurt

    Domestic violence (DV) is a serious public health issue affecting individuals and families throughout the United States. It is estimated that 20-30% of women will be victims of domestic violence of some kind in their lifetime; and 1.5 to 2 million women annually are assaulted by a current or former

  • STEP above the rest

              Promoting to Tech. Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force requires a lot of hard work, dedication and certain criteria that must be met, which makes achieving this rank difficult. A service member must have 23 months time in grade, five years time in service, reached a skill level seven, and received

  • Mosquito-borne Illness

    JB MDL,There is a mosquito-borne illness on the rise in New Jersey.Following the news that a mosquito in Union County, NJ, tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, public health professionals at JB MDL discovered a mosquito on the installation also tested positive for the disease.Only one

  • 100 miles rucked for 9/11

    In remembrance of 9/11, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst service members and volunteers walked 100 miles beginning Sept. 10. During the annual ruck march, the participants received cash donations from patrons or online donations through one of the various social media outlets created for the cause.