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  • 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

  • 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

  • MFAP Conference Information

    What is MFAP-  a quality of life initiative to get feedback from our JBMDLcommunity.  Quality of life issues are submitted and reviewed and researchedat an annual conference and then out briefed to installation leadership.They are then provided to their primary proponents for action. 

  • JBMDL Honors Child Abuse Prevention Month/Month of the Military Child

    April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child.  It is a time when we honor our military families and celebrate the important role that our community plays in protecting and strengthening children.  This month and throughout the year, the 87 MDG encourages all