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JB MDL prevails in international showdown

U.S. service members assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and British army soldiers wait for the start of the British army vs. JB MDL flag football game at JB MDL, N.J., May 6, 2026. The game allowed service members and spectators to enjoy a unique, international showdown between the allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman participates in the British army vs. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst flag football game at JB MDL, N.J., May 6, 2026. The game brought friendly competition between allied nations and entertainment in celebration of the U.S.’s 250th year of independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Seth Cox, 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricant fuels service center controller, prepares to snap the football during the British army vs. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst flag football game at JB MDL, N.J., May 6, 2026. The game allowed JB MDL service members and British army soldiers to face off in a friendly, international showdown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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A British army soldier tries to avoid getting his flags pulled during the British army vs. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst flag football game at JB MDL, N.J., May 6, 2026. The New York Jets helped coordinate a flag football game during the Jets Fest for service members to attend and enjoy an afternoon of football. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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British army soldiers along with service members assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst form lines to congratulate one another after a flag football game at JB MDL, N.J., May 6, 2026. The New York Jets helped coordinate the game so service members and families could enjoy an afternoon of football and interacting with allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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A British army soldier embraces a service member assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst after a flag football game at JB MDL, N.J., May 6, 2026. The flag football game gave the allied forces an opportunity to meet one another and participate in an afternoon of football. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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U.S Army Command Sgt. Maj. Stonnie Bell Jr., U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix command sergeant major, puts on the champion’s belt after the British army vs. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst flag football game at JB MDL, N.J., May 6, 2026. JB MDL won the international showdown with a final score of 44-18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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JB MDL prevails in international showdown

Published May 28, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- U.S. service members assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and British army soldiers wait for the start of the British army vs. JB MDL flag football game at JB MDL, N.J., May 6, 2026. The game allowed service members and spectators to enjoy a unique, international showdown between the allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)