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  • WWI era munitions to be destroyed at JB MDL Lakehurst

    Officials with the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Activity's Recovered Chemical Materiel Directorate will soon destroy two World War I era chemical munitions that were discovered at JB MDL Lakehurst's parachute jump circle bombing target range.A 75mm round containing mustard agent and a Livens

  • JB MDL members compete to become service member of the year

    The second annual Joint Base Service Member of the Year Competition was held here June 28-29.        The Joint Base SMOY Competition took place over two days and tested competitors in a series of physical and mental challenges to determine the winner.    Contestants from each military branch were

  • 99th RSC assist mortar round excavation

    An 81 mm mortar round was excavated in the wooded area behind the Arthur MacArthur U.S. Army Reserve Center in Springfield, Mass., Dec. 14, 2012.The discovery was made during the second phase of a remedial investigation that was suspended in October 2011 when another 81 mm mortar round was

  • Army Reserve facilities bolster efforts to combat Hurricane Sandy

    As Hurricane Sandy tore its way across the eastern seaboard of the United States, the military joined forces with federal, state and local authorities to help community members weather the storm and deal with its aftermath.A silent partner in this effort is the network of Army Reserve facilities

  • Parade pays tribute to Veterans

    The 91st Anniversary of the New York City Veterans Day Parade featured the U.S. Air Force and paid tribute to the Korean War veterans by making 'Freedom is not Free' the overall theme. More than 700 servicemembers from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst marched in the parade. In addition, the JB MDL

  • Joint Base 101 offers full intro to installation

    Community members met at the North Chapel Nov. 16, for the Joint Base Seminar 101, hosted by the Warfighter and Family Readiness Center, to learn about the programs and services available to them on and off base. This was the second Joint Base Seminar 101 held at JB MDL which focused on presenting

  • Local community extends support to mission

    Rolling down the street in a 12-ton mine resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicle is commonplace for Soldiers in Afghanistan, but for civilians living around Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst it's the experience of a lifetime. Just ask John Hood, Burlington County Military Affairs Committee

  • Make your vote count with FVAP

    Voters who have not registered for the Nov. 2 election or requested a ballot still have time to cast their vote. With the new federal mandate for electronic transmission, voters can complete all steps of the voting process at www.fvap.gov. The Federal Voting Assistance Program allows servicemembers

  • NJ CASA visits JB MDL Soldiers

    On his latest visit to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Robert J. Maguire, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, found himself behind a .50 caliber machine gun warding off enemy advances after exiting the Army's latest mine-resistant ambush protected all terrain vehicle.His visit to Oct. 12

  • Base cycling team raises $13K for charity

    Seventeen members of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Cycling Team raised more than $13,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the annual two-day MS City to Shore Ride 2010. Another 18 joint base personnel volunteered with ground support.The ride started Sept. 25 in Cherry Hill, and