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  • 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

  • 87th Air Base Wing All Call

    Personnel assigned to the 87th Air Base Wing attend an All Call at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on April 10, 2024. During the All Call, Joint Base personnel were initiated into the Warrior Connect program, briefed on a new virtual volunteer system, and shared a moment of silence for Senior

  • JB MDL commemorates Police Week 2024

    In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week.

  • JB MDL Bring Your Child to Work Day

    The JB MDL 5/6 Council hosted the 2024 Bring Your Child to Work Day event on April 25, 2024. Various service branches showcased diverse mission capabilities to children of service members and civilians operating on JB MDL during the Month of the Military Child. This event not only educated children

  • 911: What's your emergency?

    National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is observed each April to honor the dedication of first response emergency dispatchers for the critical service they provide. Dispatchers at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. provide crucial support to first responders both on and off the

  • Leading Edge offers unique joint service collaboration

    The Leading Edge course was held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 8-12, 2024.Offered twice a year, Leading Edge is a one-of-a-kind joint operations-focused course sponsored by the JB MDL Top 3 committee and is open to service members in ranks E-4 to E-6 from all military