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Weather changes. The mission does not!

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning, “Pudgy”, static display is covered in snow from Winter Storm Hernando on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb 22, 2026. Heavy snowfall from the winter storm tested the installation’s dedication to maintaining operational readiness through clearing roads and runways, as well as keeping mission-critical infrastructure operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Almazan)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yadrian Perez Rodriguez, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment supervisor, clears taxiways at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb 22, 2026. Even as Winter Storm Hernando impacted the area, teams maintained operational readiness across flight lines, roadways and support facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Gabriel Davenport)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Yadrian Perez Rodriguez, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment supervisor, clears taxiways at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb 22, 2026. Even as Winter Storm Hernando impacted the area, teams maintained operational readiness across flight lines, roadways and support facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Gabriel Davenport)

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Airman 1st Class Valerie Lopez-Estrada, 305th Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead, sends out vital information from the Base Operations Center to update personnel about weather conditions at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb 22, 2026. As Winter Storm Hernando moved throughout the region, personnel across the installation maintained mission readiness and essential base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Gabriel Davenport)

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A snowplow sits idle in preparation to clear runways at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb 22, 2026. Even as Winter Storm Hernando impacted the area, teams maintained operational readiness across flight lines, roadways and support facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Gabriel Davenport)

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U.S. Air Force members from the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron work on a snow plow before snow clearing operations begin on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 22, 2026. Even in times of inclement weather, mission essential personnel maintain operational readiness of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Gabriel Davenport)

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Jan Vazquez, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Airfield Operations team lead, gives a safety and operations brief before teams began snow-clearing operations on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 22, 2026. Even in times of inclement weather, mission essential personnel maintain operational readiness of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Gabriel Davenport)

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U.S. Air Force members clear roads using a snowplow at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 22, 2026. Even as Winter Storm Hernando impacted the area, teams maintained operational readiness across flight lines, roadways and support facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Gabriel Davenport)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luis Morales, 87th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and Airman 1st Class Elroy Frorup, 87th SFS entry controller, stand guard at an entry control point on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 22, 2026. As Winter Storm Hernando moved throughout the region, personnel across the installation continued to maintain mission readiness and essential base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Gabriel Davenport)

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Weather changes. The mission does not!

Published Feb. 26, 2026
By 2nd Lt. Gabriel Davenport
Joint Base Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- The Lockheed P-38 Lightning, “Pudgy”, static display is covered in snow from Winter Storm Hernando on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb 22, 2026. Heavy snowfall from the winter storm tested the installation’s dedication to maintaining operational readiness through clearing roads and runways, as well as keeping mission-critical infrastructure operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Almazan)