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  • MAG-49: Drill, sweat, repeat

    Marine Aircraft Group 49 Marines trained in weapons qualification, land navigation and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense as a part of routine training.

  • A needle in the haystack moment in our joint base history

    When Dr. Lindsey Hunter-Ellul called the joint base historian, all she had was her grandfather's DD Form 214, but didn't know much else about his military service. She hoped to find more information about him or perhaps a photo.

  • Shaping a new Airman identity through drone integration

    In a groundbreaking effort to enhance operational capabilities, the U.S. Air Force has launched a new initiative aimed at incorporating Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) into the training of Airmen across various career fields.The program began with an initial exercise this past November at

  • Why we train: Operation Honey Badger

    Unlike the previous iteration of this training exercise, which was simulated to take place during deployments, this year’s OHB brought the fight to the home front.

  • Chemical ordnance in your neighborhood? Call CARA

    JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — The legacy of past military activities of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey was highlighted when unexploded ordnance contractors executing a conventional unexploded ordnance project at Naval Air Station Lakehurst, New Jersey discovered a MK II 75mm

  • USMC conducts joint close air support exercise

    JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — Marines assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, conducted a close air support exercise, March 11-15, 2025, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.The CASEX training event focused on enhancing the integration and

  • Powering the mission and partnerships

    The Republic of Singapore Air Force visit showcased Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s power sources such as backup generators, batteries, and a photovoltaic power station intended to improve grid resiliency and support day-to-day operations among its 89 mission partners. 

  • Lethality meets innovation during platoon life-fire exercise

    U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Connecticut National Guard 102nd Infantry Regiment conducted a platoon live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Feb. 1, 2025. The exercise played a critical part of the battalion validation process, marking a significant milestone for