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87th MDG prepares for future COVID-19 vaccine distribution
December 23, 2020 — In preparation for the Department of Defense distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, the 87th Medical Group established a Point of Dispensing at the McGuire Fitness Center. Although Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has not yet received a shipment of the vaccine, upon its arrival and in accordance with the DOD vaccination plan, the 87th MDG will prioritize those providing direct medical care, emergency services and safety personnel first, before other members of the DOD population. ... MORE

87th Air Base Wing leads the way in COVID-19 response
July 22, 2020 — Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, essential personnel of Joint Base MDL have been working around the clock in supporting the fight against it. From providing facemasks to medical professionals and first responders in New York City to becoming a designated quarantine location for the Northeast, Joint Base MDL has been one of the lead players in the contribution of providing necessary goods and services. ... MORE

Commercial Vehicle Inspection team fights COVID-19
May 26, 2020 — The 87th Security Forces Squadron Commercial Vehicle Inspection unit has been working through the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The team is made up of 25 Airmen and civilians who have in-processed over 3,300 passengers and almost 1,700 tons of medical supplies and equipment from base in the past few... MORE

A photo of the Checkpoint 9 sign at JB MDL.

Joint Base MDL provides speedy support for COVID-19 fight
April 4, 2020 — Two aircrews assigned to Joint Base MDL deployed to Al Udeid Air Base for two weeks in support of the increased flow of mission activity due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic March 20 to April 3.The aircrews were among many others from installations around the U.S. tasked with providing extra hands to help with the overflow of work in deployed... MORE

Photo of a group of Airmen in front of an aircraft.

New Jersey Air National Guard supports COVID-19 response
March 20, 2020 — Twenty-two New Jersey Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 108th Wing in-processed on State Active Duty orders on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 19, 2020. The Airmen will be assisting state and local authorities with COVID-19 response operations... MORE

Close-up photo a Security Forces patch on an Airman.

JBMDL postured to support HHS in novel coronavirus response
February 6, 2020 — At the direction of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has been selected to assist the Department of Health and Human Services in housing up to 20 individuals with possible exposure to the novel coronavirus.JBMDL’s only role is to provide support by housing incoming passengers for observation, specifically any passengers... MORE