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Air Mobility Command civic leaders visit Joint Base MDL
November 18, 2019 — Air Mobility Command civic leaders visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, to meet Airmen and experience the mission set Nov. 5-7.This tour was the second stop of a three-part series to emerge the civic leaders into a mobility Airman’s world. The group started in March at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where they witnessed nearly 800... MORE

The 87th CES fire department proves to be the best
June 13, 2019 — The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department won the 2018 Department of Defense Annual Fire and Emergency Services Award for being the best large fire department. This award is given to departments with outstanding contributions to the installation, ensuring its community has a safe place to live on top of 24 hour work days putting... MORE

An 87th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department team review the fire training conducted on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, June 3, 2019. The training is reviewed to recognize what was executed properly, what might have been done wrong and what can be improved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

Students honor French dissidents
March 28, 2019 — Students from the French West Indies island of Martinique visited the joint base, March 25, 2019, to honor the French dissidents who trained at Fort Dix during WWII.The dissidents were French Caribbean citizens who escaped their island’s pro-Nazi policies in the 1940s to fight alongside the United States.“This was a forgotten yet important piece of... MORE

Mathyas Joseph-Duhamel, a student visiting from the French West Indies, points to a picture of his great grandfather, Henry Helenon, at the Army Reserve Mobilization Museum on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 25, 2019. Helenon was a French dissident who escaped his island in the 1940s to train for World War II at Fort Dix. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Austin Knox)

First decennial celebration begins with dinner
March 27, 2019 — The 87th Air Base Wing kicked off the first of many Joint Base MDL decennial celebrations by hosting the 87th Air Base Wing Dining Out, March 22, 2019 at The Merion event center in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.The 87th ABW celebrates its ten-year anniversary alongside Joint Base MDL of becoming the only tri-service installation since they stood up in... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Neil R. Richardson, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing commander, shakes U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso’s hand during the 87th ABW Dining Out celebration at The Merion event center in Cinnaminson, N.J., March 22, 2019. Grosso spoke of the impressiveness from members of the ten-year-old wing earning six Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards while some older units have never once received the award and challenged the residing Airmen to build on the success in future endeavors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

NAVAIR Womens Intiative Network
March 22, 2019 — Sailors listen to U.S. Air Force Col. Jacqueline Breeden, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, speak on her experiences in leadership during the Naval Air Systems Command Women’s Initiative Network at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, March 13, 2019. NAVAIR WIN brings in guest speakers in an open forum to address topics related to women... MORE

Fort Bragg Soldiers train for cold-weather conditions
January 28, 2019 — White clouds curled from their mouths as they steadied their breath, waiting for the cue to fire. A voice came over the radio of the Humvee saying “ready one.” Immediately, hot bullet casings fell from the gunner station and bounced around inside the HUMVEE. Even with five layers of military-grade cold-weather gear on, the Soldiers were... MORE

A Soldier assigned to the 2-325th Airborne Infantry Regiment checks a radio in a HUMVEE during the cold-weather gunnery qualification training on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Jan. 17, 2019. The team lost communication with the HUMVEE nearby and had to find a different channel in order to contact each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

Army, Air Force performs HIMARS exercise in C-17
December 17, 2018 — U.S. Army and Air Force units performed an exercise loading 90 thousand pounds of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems onto a C-17 Globemaster III, here, Dec. 13, 2018.The 6th Airlift Squadron from Joint Base MDL and 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment from Fort Bragg, North Carolina performed a joint mission exercise loading and... MORE

6th Airlift Squadron Airmen practice for perfection
December 17, 2018 — The 6th Airlift Squadron, known as the "Bully Beef Express" became the first personnel transport squadron to fly in the Pacific theater during World War II. It was given the nickname when it transported large quantities of tinned rations known as "Bully Beef" to Australian allies. The squadron continues to provide aerial transportation to... MORE

Leaders serve Thanksgiving meal to service members
November 27, 2018 — U.S. Air Force Col. Neil Richardson, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing commander, hands a plate of food to a community member during Thanksgiving dinner on Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, Nov. 22, 2018. Richardson and his family served food to military members at the event before returning to their house for dinner. (U.S. Air... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Neil Richardson, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing commander, hands a plate of food to a community member during Thanksgiving dinner on Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, Nov. 22, 2018. Richardson and his family served food to military members at the event before returning to their house for dinner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

Army hosts 2018 Service Member of the Year Competition
November 14, 2018 — Their boots slightly sank into the mud with each step, making the road seem tougher to tread. The inconsistent downpour made the handles of the already over 180 pound filled stretcher almost impossible to carry on the milelong stretch to the finish line of the first day of events. Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Dedrick, U.S. Army... MORE

All competitors pose for a photo during the awards ceremony of the 2018 Service Member of the Year Competition on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Nov. 8, 2018. U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Lester Dickerson, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 aerial observer, won the NCO category and Airman 1st Class Jarrod Mohr, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, won the junior enlisted category. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)