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  • 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.

  • When ‘I’m fine’ may not be the case

    Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst joins the efforts of the Department of Defense in preventing suicides in the military community through concerted, continuous efforts in suicide prevention, intervention and postvention initiatives.

  • Courage under fire

    One fateful evening, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Gomez, an aviation supply specialist stationed at Marine Aircraft Group-49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, sprang into action during a routine drive back to base.

  • Joint Warfighters Explode into the Indo-Pacific Theater

    The 'Can Do’ Wing and members from the 87th Air Base Wing displayed their Explodeo capabilities during the Valiant Shield exercise, June 5-18, 2024, integrating secure beyond line of sight and line of sight connectivity capabilities to maneuver the joint force in a contested, degraded, or denied

  • U.S. Army Reserve demonstrates cohesion across multiple exercises

    JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — U.S. Army Reserve Command units recently demonstrated their logistical proficiency in supporting warfighters across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The exercises highlighted the intricate operations crucial for sustained mission readiness in

  • Exercise Storm Flag 24-07 strengthens joint integration

    Exercise Storm Flag 24-07, which primarily took place at Alexandria International Airport, Louisiana, focused on enhancing deployment integration capabilities and practicing combat logistics. Participants also utilized Geronimo Landing Zone during the training, which is a semi-prepared runway