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  • Lethality meets innovation during platoon life-fire exercise

    U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Connecticut National Guard 102nd Infantry Regiment conducted a platoon live-fire exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Feb. 1, 2025. The exercise played a critical part of the battalion validation process, marking a significant milestone for

  • Joint Forces collaborate in heavy-lift operation

    JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — A joint effort among the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772, and the U.S. Air Force’s 621st Contingency Response Group, resulted in a successful heavy-lift operation at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22, 2025.

  • Forging the ‘ethical warrior’ through martial arts

    Marine Aircraft Group 49 held a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program event from Jan. 3-16, 2025, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, a regimen designed to develop physical resilience, mental toughness and camaraderie.Launched in 2001, MCMAP replaced previous combat training systems by

  • Bundles for Babies prepares parents

    The Military Family Readiness Center hosted its monthly Bundles for Babies, a free class that equips new parents with expert tips on parenting and finances, plus a $150 donation from the Air Force Aid Society for baby supplies and necessities at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan.8, 2025.

  • Annual EOD training tackles emerging threats

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel with the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron completed an intensive field training exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Nov. 12-15, 2024.The four-day training involved three teams of three technicians, supported by five observer-controllers,

  • Mobilized for the fight, Operation Honey Badger strengthen readiness

    The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron recently organized and participated in Operation Honey Badger between Oct. 20-25, 2024, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. A total of 11 different Civil Engineer Air Force specialties came together to test and hone their skills while operating in an austere

  • Port Dawgs host inaugural in-house rodeo

    The 305th Aerial Port Squadron held an inaugural in-house rodeo competition at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst N.J., Oct. 17, 2024. Similar to previous iterations, this year’s competition focused heavily on transportation fundamentals while emphasizing teamwork, operational readiness and

  • Having hard conversations: Suicide prevention

    You Matter Day was organized during National Suicide Prevention Month for joint base members to destigmatize the topic, remain informed and learn more about available resources.