June 17, 2021 The 87th Air Base Wing welcomes new Vice Commander U.S. Air Force Col. Robert “Preach” McAllister, 87th Air Base Wing, recently took on the position of vice commander to provide support and take on responsibility across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.
June 16, 2021 JB MDL Change of Command 2021 U.S. Air Force Col. Bridget Gigliotti relinquished command of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the 87th Air Base Wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams, during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, June 16.
June 11, 2021 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
May 27, 2021 JB MDL hosts KC-46 Familiarization Training 87th Security Forces Airmen stand outside a KC-46 Pegasus following familiarization training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 26, 2021. The 3-day training allowed SFS to receive an in-person look at the airframe and a chance to plan for safety procedures in the future. (U.S. Air Force
May 26, 2021 Devil Raiders accelerate change for future fight at Mobility Guardian 21 Devil Raiders tested their Air Base Opening and Agile Combat Employment capabilities May 15-27, 2021, alongside other combat and mobility air forces as well as joint and total force partners throughout Air Mobility Command’s biennial Mobility Guardian exercise.
May 25, 2021 Port Dawg Memorial Run The air transportation community held its Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run to pay respect to fallen port dawgs from the previous year.
May 21, 2021 621st AMOS tests WSS capability during Mobility Guardian 2021 Imagine having the ability to manage aircraft and 1,800 people all from 850 miles away. That’s exactly what the “Mobsters” will be doing during Air Mobility Command’s premier, large-scale mobility exercise.
May 6, 2021 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
April 30, 2021 Selfless Service: Joint Base MDL recognize volunteer contributions On April 27, 2021, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., celebrated the 2021 Volunteer Appreciation Event highlighting the contributions from volunteers across the installation and the selfless hours they dedicated to making Joint Base MDL and the local community a better place.
April 29, 2021 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