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ASA-Dix dazzles civic leaders

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  • By Pascual Flores
  • Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --  Military leadership from Army Support Activity-Dix hosted an open house for local elected officials, mission partners and stakeholders at the U.S. Army Reserve Mobilization Museum Sept. 13 here.

"Today, we are highlighting the Army's enduring relevance to our nation's defense on the only tri-service installation in the Department of Defense - Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst," said Col. Jeffery Doll, ASA-Dix commander, during the event's opening remarks. "While today's focus is on the Army's role, today's event is a true joint-force effort."

Guests and visitors to the open house were provided the opportunity to familiarize themselves with static displays in the vicinity of the museum as well as the extensive collection of uniforms and weapons from the Army's past and recent history.

Participants were also given the chance to participate in a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle ride, utilize the laser marksmanship training system and observe a modern Army combative program demonstration.

The mission of ASA-Dix is to provide support for the mobilization platform for service members from the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force and Navy units. ASA-Dix also operates as a regional collective training center and mission command training center for the reserve components.

"This is a true vivid depiction of operational jointness at the local level," said Doll. "It highlights how we, as a joint force community have come together to meet our nation's call of service."

Participants to the open house included local and national political representatives, members of the Burlington Military Affairs Committee, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and mission partners from throughout JB MDL.

"This open house was made possible through the combined efforts of the Army, ANG, Army Reserve, Air Force and Navy units along with a dedicated and professional civilian work force from all the mentioned Military services," said Doll.