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Defending Cyberspace: 87th Communication Squadron Cybersecurity Technicians
October 28, 2020 — Airman 1st Class Kyle Keaton, 87th CS cybersecurity technician, works alongside Staff Sgt. Andre Young, 87 CS NCOIC of Information Assurance, and three other Airmen to maintain systems, train personnel and implement countermeasures within the cyber domain to combat cyber threats... MORE

Baby on Base
October 21, 2020 — Servicemembers are faced with situations in their day-to-day jobs where they rely on training to carry out the mission... MORE

Lakehurst helps pilots perfect assault landing
October 15, 2020 — The Lakehurst assault landing zone is only half the size of McGuire Field runways, however, its short span enables training that keeps C-17 Globemaster III pilots mission qualified. The ALZ is used to replicate the experience of an assault landing and assesses pilots’ precise flying, planning and general knowledge of the strategic maneuver. ... MORE

Photo of a C-17 Globemaster III landing.

Physical Therapists play crucial role in helping patients achieve their physical activity goals
October 6, 2020 — Throughout the month of October, the 87th Medical Group Physical Therapy unit will be promoting National Physical Therapy Month. The goal during National Physical Therapy Month is to promote the profession and improve society’s knowledge of injury prevention and optimization of human performance and movement... MORE

Photo of the JB MDL physical therapy team.

Saving the warfighter bloodline
September 25, 2020 — Most heroes wear capes while they save lives, but for medical laboratory technicians at the Armed Services Whole Blood Processing Laboratory-East, white lab coats serve as a symbol of their heroic virtue Their efforts help supply blood to warfighters in need of emergency medical procedures around the world. ... MORE

Photo of a sailor dropping a reagent into an assay plate.

Meet the New ASA Fort Dix Commander
August 10, 2020 — Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst welcomed the new Army Support Activity, Fort Dix Commander and Joint Base MDL Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Col. Jon Brierton on July 23. ASA Fort Dix is responsible for providing training opportunities to build readiness throughout the Joint Force. Though new to his position, Brierton is no stranger to the installation. The Pennsylvania native began his career on Fort Dix when he attended Basic Combat Training in 1990. Brierton originally enlisted as an 88N, or Traffic Management Coordinator, and later commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1993 after obtaining his degree in manufacturing from the California University of Pennsylvania... MORE

Meet the new 87th Mission Support Group Commander
August 3, 2020 — The 87th Mission Support Group recently welcomed its new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Janette D. Ketchum, to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ketchum now leads a team of more than 3,100 personnel and is responsible for security forces, force support, communications, contracting and logistics readiness squadrons supporting 52,000 personnel across the DoD’s sole tri-service installation. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Janette D. Ketchum, 87th Mission Support Group commander.

From Army Reserve helicopter maintainer to Air Force medical group commander
July 30, 2020 — “I enlisted in the Army Reserve after college because I wanted to serve; however, I was not sold on the military as a career at that point. The Army offered me the opportunity to work on helicopters part-time and that was an easy sell,” said Colonel Charles “Scott” Hughes. Nearly 22 years later, Colonel Hughes is now the commander of the 87th Medical Group at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst after taking command June 25, 2020. ... MORE

Colonel Charles “Scott” Hughes took command of the 87th Medical Group during a change of command ceremony on June 25, 2020 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (Courtesy photo)

Summer Health Hazards
July 1, 2020 — Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. Awareness of summer health hazards can help you prevent potential injuries and discomfort. Here’s how you can protect yourself and others, and enjoy the summer fun... MORE

New Commander for AMC Test and Evaluation Squadron
June 19, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Maryann L. Karlen assumed command of the AMC Test and Evaluation Squadron on Thursday, June 18, 2020 from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Race Steinfort in an unprecedented virtual ceremony in this environment of social distancing, and in accordance with CDC, DoD and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., guidelines... MORE

A photo of a change of command being officiated remotely.