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  • Faithful to a proud heritage: EOD veteran remembers the past

    On June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea starting the three-year Korean War. When China began supporting North Korea, the United Nations stepped in with the United States providing approximately 90 percent of military personnel out of the 21 countries who supported South Korea.           

  • 18th Air Force command chief visits JBMDL

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, 18th Air Force command chief listens to the Expeditionary Operations School Phoenix Raven qualification instructors during a tour on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 2, 2019. The instructors described the types of training conducted and the

  • The 87th CES fire department proves to be the best

    The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department won the 2018 Department of Defense Annual Fire and Emergency Services Award for being the best large fire department.            This award is given to departments with outstanding contributions to the installation, ensuring its community has a safe

  • JB MDL participates in New York Air Force Convention

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan McManus, 87th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, demonstrates how a bite suit works at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum during the Air Force Convention in New York City, May 4, 2019. Airmen assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and

  • USASA-Fort Dix hosts Change of Responsibility ceremony

    The U.S Army Support Activity-Fort Dix conducted a change of responsibility ceremony at Sharp Field on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 30. Command Sgt. Maj. Tamara A. Edwards assumed responsibility as the USASA-Fort Dix command sergeant major from Command Sgt. Maj. Randy W.

  • Family Advocacy hosts Kid's On Wheels Parade

    A military child stands in front of a banner for Family Advocacy on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 27, 2019. Every year, Family Advocacy hosts a Kid’s on Wheels Parade for child abuse prevention month awareness to engage the joint base community and bring awareness to child

  • Everyone can contribute to stormwater pollution prevention

    Stormwater pollution is one of New Jersey's greatest threats to clean and plentiful water and that's why Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst residents are doing something about it.The rain washes pollution from streets, parking lots, and lawns into storm drains. From there the water travels directly to

  • Honorary commanders gear up for boot camp at JBMDL

    Thirty-two civic leaders took part in an Honorary Commander Boot Camp April 5 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.The boot camp introduced participants to several aspects of military life, including physical training, weapons familiarization, basic military drill and more. The honorary commanders

  • AMC TES tests AMC Phoenix Spark winning innovation

    An Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron test team, located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, conducted an operational assessment on an innovative AMC Phoenix Spark initiative-winning idea, the findings of which will inform AMC fielding decisions.Of the 74 ideas submitted,