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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 87th Civil Engineer Group wait for morning formation during the 87th CEG Prime Beef readiness training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 20, 2026. The 87th CEG conducts recurring readiness training to strengthen emergency practices that are not implemented during daily activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to ground simulated telephone poles during the 87th Civil Engineer Group Prime Beef readiness training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 20, 2026. The 87th CEG conducts recurring readiness training to strengthen emergency practices that are not implemented during daily activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian Hill, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, creates a 9-line report during the 87th CEG Prime Beef readiness training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 20, 2026. A 9-line report is used to provide information when calling in a medevac or casualty evacuation request. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 87th Civil Engineer Group stand in a mission oriented protective posture equipment formation during the 87th CEG Prime Beef readiness training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 20, 2026. The Airmen stood in an open ranks formation for a MOPP equipment evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Miguel Oramas, 787th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer apprentice, sprints to a defensive fighting position during 87th Civil Engineer Group readiness training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 20, 2026. Airmen reinforced skills in tactical combat as well as chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 87th Civil Engineer Group stand in morning formation during the 87th CEG Prime Beef readiness training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 20, 2026. The 87th CEG Airmen were briefed on each station they would receive readiness training to strengthen emergency practices that are not implemented during daily activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron perform maintenance on simulated telephone poles during the 87th Civil Engineer Group Prime Beef readiness training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 20, 2026. The 87th CEG Airmen strengthened emergency readiness practices that are not implemented in daily activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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This Prime Beef is well done

Published Sept. 2, 2026
By Senior Airman Aidan Thompson
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 87th Civil Engineer Group wait for morning formation during the 87th CEG Prime Beef readiness training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 20, 2026. The 87th CEG conducts recurring readiness training to strengthen emergency practices that are not implemented during daily activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aidan Thompson)

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