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  • Medic Pride: 87th MDG participates in whole-of-government FEMA tasking

    Between the months of March and May, Airmen from the 87th Medical Group were dispatched to the Roosevelt Park COVID vaccination distribution site, located in Gary, Indiana. The deployment occurred in support of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) request to assist with whole-of-government

  • Summer Health Hazards

    Summer’s here, and with it comes backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and time spent outdoors. Some of the things that make summer so much fun – swimming, hiking, and longer days, also present plenty of health risks. Don’t let a health emergency ruin your activities. Knowing common summer health

  • That’s a Wrap: 87th MDG ends outdoor COVID-19 testing

    Fourteen months ago, the 87th Medical Group set up an outdoor testing site as a way to promote health and safety around JB MDL. As COVID-19 cases are now declining, the 87th Medical Group ended outdoor COVID-19 testing on June 10th, 2021.U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Jarnot, 87th Medical Support

  • DOD STARBASE lifts off on Joint Base MDL

    On May 5, 2021, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst was selected to host a Department of Defense STARBASE, a five-week, full-time Science, Technology, Engineering and Math academy that complements at-risk students’ education with “hands-on, minds-on” learning.

  • JB MDL Airman receives acceptance into AF Academy Prep School

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Franz Abagat, 87th Civil Engineering Squadron emergency management specialist, recently received notification that he has been accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School. The school provides enlisted service members with the academic, leadership and

  • Joint Base MDL enlists new Privatized Housing Resident Advocate

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst now has a Privatized Housing Resident Advocate (PHRA) for military members and families of the community. The PHRA’s purpose is to assist with privatized housing-related issues, pertaining to safety, health and security.Kenneth Boria, 87th Air Base Wing resident

  • 87th ABW looks for new ways to develop its civilian workforce

    The 87th Air Base Wing is looking for new ways to improve the civilian workforce on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and provide opportunities to develop professional skills needed to be effective leaders.One initiative that the 87th ABW is testing is the enrollment of civilians into Airman

  • Joint Base MDL gears up for Air Force Assistance Fund 2021 campaign

    Joint Base MDL Airmen are geared up for the 2021 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. The campaign started this month and runs until April 16. The goal is to encourage Airmen to contribute donations toward affiliated AFAF charities that assist active duty, retired, enlisted, and officer Airmen and