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Providing results: 87th Medical Group laboratory continues mission during COVID-19
April 23, 2020 — Senior Airman William Jones, 87th Medical Group medical laboratory technician, conducts a polymerase chain reaction test on a sample to determine if it will come back positive or negative for COVID-19, April 20, 2020, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. During the test, DNA is amplified to detect possible traces of COVID-19 that will... MORE

A photo of a medical technician conducting a test.

305th MXS metals technology shop builds protective masks to fight COVID-19
April 22, 2020 — The United States has the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the world and the fight to kill the virus has never been greater. Some healthcare facilities are looking to replenish their essential supplies, but most are hard to come in this time of need. ... MORE

AMLOs provide expertise in COVID-19 response, aid field hospital unit movements
April 15, 2020 — Air Mobility Liaison Officers from the 621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron are currently assisting U.S. Army North with air movements of field hospital units into coronavirus disease hot spots around the U.S. ... MORE

Photo of service members discussing task force personnel capabilities.

NAWCAD Lakehurst 3D printing face shields for USNS Comfort
April 15, 2020 — Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst is supplying 500 face shields to the USNS Comfort stationed in New York City to help the fight against COVID-19. ... MORE

Joint Base Team comes together to support those in quarantine and isolation
April 9, 2020 — With the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States, protective measures have been implemented across the country to protect individuals from contracting the virus and flatten the curve... MORE

Photo of Airmen sorting pre-packaged meals.

Joint Base MDL fully involved in COVID-19 response
April 9, 2020 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst members have been at the forefront of supporting multiple aspects of the COVID-19 response over the past several months.In early February, the base’s emergency operations center and crisis action team were activated to manage the base’s COVID-19 response. The EOC includes representatives from all emergency support... MORE

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst members have been at the forefront of supporting multiple aspects of the COVID-19 response over the past several months.

Air Force Reserve mobilizes medics to New York for COVID-19 response
April 5, 2020 — Within 48 hours of notification, the Air Force Reserve mobilized more than 120 medical personnel across the nation to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., to help with the fight against COVID-19 in New York City... MORE

Reservists load into a C-5 Super Galaxy Aircraft to help support COVID-19 relief efforts.

Protecting the force: Joint Base MDL Airmen keep personnel nourished during pandemic
April 3, 2020 — With the United States and other countries trying to conquer the COVID-19 pandemic, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, has taken appropriate measures to protect the force while attempting to flatten the curve... MORE

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.

JB MDL announces first positive COVID-19 case
March 18, 2020 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst announces first positive COVID-19 case. A dependent of a service member assigned to the joint base is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment following a positive novel coronavirus test. The individual is in isolation at an off-base residence. Medical officials are performing contact tracing, and related... MORE