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  • SARC spreads word about SAPR program

    Joint Base MDL’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office recently hosted a series of events here throughout April to highlight sexual assault awareness and prevention, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The SAPR team hosted multiple events to encourage the Defense Department’s vision

  • Joint Base semi-annual hydrant flushing program

    The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron flushes the fire hydrants every spring and fall. The hydrant-flushing program is very important to the maintenance of the base’s water distribution system. During this process, it is not uncommon for a yellow, brown or reddish tint to appear in the water. Harmless

  • Legal team: Defends in more ways than one

    From the walls adorned with walnut-stained plaques, to the high shelves lined with volumes of legal tomes, their years of experience and expertise are evident. Each Air Force base is like a small and self-reliant city, complete with a courtroom and knowledgeable team of lawyers. It’s these easily

  • Snow team plows through winter

    While the leaves are still brown on the trees, the 87th Civil Engineering Squadron snow team is already gearing up for the winter months ahead to ensure that the Joint Base MDL community can still run safely and efficiently when the base gets covered in snow.Stocking up on salt and fine tuning snow

  • HMLA-773 conducts first-of-its-kind training

    Crew members and ordnance technicians with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-773 (HMLA-773) conducted innovative drooped gun training that will set the standard across the U.S. Marine Corps Dec. 1, 2017 here.   A drooped gun is a malfunction that occurs when an AH-1W SuperCobra 20 mm

  • MFSC keeps military families connected, informed

     JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J.-The military lifestyle can be a challenging and confusing experience for service members and their families. Having the right resources to help navigate these challenges can be invaluable to the success of the mission and family.Whether it’s a deployment,

  • Marines join in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

    Marines from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst joined with the Defense Department’s ongoing efforts to aid those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Aug. 31 to Sept. 3.Marines from Joint Base MDL teamed up with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Detachment Alpha who immediately got to

  • 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

  • MAG-49 Marines welcome new commander

    "Its always easier to give up family when family is coming in behind you," said Col. Phillip M. Pastino, former commander of Marine Aircraft Group 49, during a change of command ceremony held here June 11.The ceremony marked the formal passing of command from Col. Phillip M. Pastino to Col. Robert

  • 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