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  • Chaplains to host Financial Peace University classes

    Joint Base MDL Chaplains will be hosting an eight-week Financial Peace University course each Wednesday beginning April 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Dix chapel. The eight-week course is designed to provide service members with the tools and key steps in their journey toward financial

  • Annual tech expo sparks interest in innovation

    Members from the Joint Base attended the 10th Annual Technology Exposition at Tommy B’s Community Activities Center here, March 15. The event allows service members and community members to view and get their hands on the latest technology from almost 30 different vendors ranging from virtual

  • Increases to TRICARE pharmacy copayments

    On Feb. 1, 2018, copayments for prescription drugs at TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and retail pharmacies will increase. These changes are required by law and affect TRICARE beneficiaries who are not active duty service members. While retail pharmacy and home delivery copayments will increase,

  • Norcross visits JB MDL, speaks with service members

    Airman 1st Class Frank LeMarca, 2nd Aerial Refueling Squadron boom operator, explains the refueling process to Congressman Donald Norcross aboard a KC-10 Extender at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Oct. 20, 2017. Norcross was given a short tour of the airfield to learn of upcoming

  • Joint Base hosts JCOC, tells Air Force story

    Total force Airmen welcomed 44 visitors attending the 2017 Joint Civilian Orientation Conference here, Aug. 11, showcasing the joint base’s Rapid Global Mobility integration with the Air Force and greater Department of Defense.   The only outreach program sponsored by the Secretary of Defense, the

  • Stay prepared this hurricane season

    Although New Jersey isn’t considered to be in Hurricane Alley, tropical storms are felt here nearly every year. Hurricane season runs from June through November and averages 10 storms a year.Climate Prediction Center and National Hurricane Center officials have stated this year could see a slightly

  • Joint Base MDL youths win state prize

    Two youths from the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Youth Centers competed against 18 other Boys and Girls Club members in New Jersey for the state’s top prize.Kuanyah Norris, Dix Youth Center, was named the New Jersey military youth of the year, and Victor Oluwagbemi, McGuire Youth Center came in

  • MDL hosts joint Service Member of the Year competition

    Representatives from all four military branches recently participated in the third annual Service Member of the Year competition here May 3-4.  Ranging in rank from junior enlisted to company grade officer, the 21 competitors were pushed to their physical and mental limits with challenges including

  • JB MDL practices active shooter procedures

    When the wavering tone started over the loud speakers, everyone on base knew something was wrong. Under their desks they went, waiting for the all clear.The loud noise blasted through the base due to a no-notice active shooter exercise held at the Joint Base May 2.“[We held this exercise] to ensure

  • Fire Emergency Services – Careless Smoking Habits

    One of the most common causes of deaths in home fires is careless smoking. It has been estimated that 35% of all home fire deaths (about 1,500 a year) and 17% of all home fire injuries are caused by cigarette fires. Over $300 million in property is lost in these fires. Careless smoking is the #1