Here to Help: Family Advocacy Supports JB MDL Families

For the members of Joint Base MDL, there’s always someone there to help in times of need. Whether it’s a co-worker or supervisor, the Family Advocate Program at the 87th Medical Group is always available to help cope with stressors in life as well.

Meet Joint Base MDL’s Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate

Tasked with a mission to support a healthy Air Force community, the Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) develops, implements and evaluates policies and programs which help prevent and intervene in instances of spousal mistreatment.

AMC Leadership visits JB MDL

The Air Mobility Command commander visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 21-22.U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost engaged with Mobility Airmen from various units across Joint Base MDL with the goal to further develop and share her vision and priorities for AMC.

Dental technician saves passenger from car crash

The U.S. Air Force holds “service before self” as one of its core values, and sometimes that service can mean saving a life. For Senior Airman Cori Sherman of the 87th Dental Squadron on Joint Base MDL, “service before self” led to the rescue of an incapacitated passenger from a car accident near

Navy MWD handlers gain certification

The joint service environment comes with many challenges, but the benefits and rewards outweigh them.This is made evident by the recent certification of two military working dogs and their U.S. Navy MWD handlers. The two Navy MWD handlers work alongside their 87th Security Forces Squadron

Joint Base MDL plans to Connect to Protect during Suicide Prevention Month

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is committed to preventing suicide among Service members and families.Suicide prevention is a Department of Defense (DoD) priority throughout the year, but during September—Suicide Prevention Month—the Department brings added attention to the complex issue of suicide

ASA Dix enables law enforcement firearms training

The U.S. Army Support Activity-Dix range facility accommodates law enforcement firearms training for their joint base mission partners, and an average of 14,000 law enforcement personnel from local, state and federal agencies annually.Law enforcement organizations utilize the 13,765 acres of ASA Dix

ASA ranges enable long range fire

87th Air Base Wing welcomes new Vice Commander

For the members of Joint Base MDL and 87th Air Base Wing team, expect to see a new face a part of the wing’s command team.

87th Air Base Wing leads the way in COVID-19 response

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, essential personnel of Joint Base MDL have been working around the clock in supporting the fight against it.From providing facemasks to medical professionals and first responders in New York City to becoming a designated quarantine location for the