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Understanding the Game and Wildlife at JB MDL
April 4, 2022 — Leaders from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst recently took a hands-on approach to strengthening its partnership that protects wildlife and conservation efforts by attending training classes at the National Conversation and Training Center in West Virginia, March 22-25. ... MORE

A group of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement officers and service members pose for a photo.

U.S. Army Reserve Training at The MSTC
February 7, 2022 — This past week, soldiers with the U.S. Army Reserve received their Combat Lifesaver Course certification at the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) on JB MDL. The MSTC provides state of the art training in treating all areas of trauma and basic medical scenarios... MORE

A U.S. Army Soldier, Army Support Activity Dix, receives instruction in front of the Medical Simulation Training Center (MSTC) on Feb. 3, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The MSTC provides state of the art training in treating all areas of trauma and basic medical scenarios. Under the principles of Tactical Casualty Combat Care (TC3), students gain knowledge and skills to treat severe bleeding, manage a tension pneumothorax, and establish a secure airway. The MSTC offers TC3 training through classroom instruction, basic hands-on training, and the use of realistic trauma and medical scenarios. The functional skills developed are supported and reinforced by a final simulated battlefield exercise. This immersive environment helps to familiarize the student with potential environments found in deployed environments.

305th MXG lays groundwork for Training Academy of the Future
February 4, 2022 — The 305th Maintenance Group hosted Atlantic County Economic Alliance, Federal Aviation Administration, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University representatives on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 26, 2022, to discuss and foster the growth and development of an Aviation Training Academy of the Future... MORE

Developing Mobility Air Force Tacticians through Tactics Advancement
January 20, 2022 — The 305th Air Mobility Wing collaborated with the 60th AMW and 436th Airlift Wing to host a new three-week, hands-on Tactics Advancement Course from Jan. 10-28. The course is designed to strengthen and advance combat aviation skills of C-17 Globemaster III aircrew members assigned to the 305th Operations Support Squadron, 6th Airlift Squadron, 3rd AS and 21st AS... MORE

Whiteboard with graphic of arm with sword, with text saying "developing MAF tacticians"

‘Heavy’ training highlights partnerships, readiness
December 10, 2021 — Squadrons from the 305th Air Mobility Wing and 621st Contingency Response Wing leveraged their capabilities to complement each other through a hands-on, practical approach where two U.S. Army Stryker vehicles were loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III prior to successfully operating the aircraft... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III with the 6th Airlift Squadron finishes upload of two M1126 STRYKER vehicles on Dec. 7, 2021, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The 621st and 321st Contingency Response Squadrons along with the 6th Airlift Squadron and U.S. Army C5ISR Ground Activity, participated in a joint service exercise. Joint inspection qualifications were accomplished by Airmen who uploaded two M1126 STRYKER vehicles onto a C-17 Globemaster III. The airframe with cargo then performed multiple touch-and-goes at Naval Support Activity Lakehurst before returning to McGuire Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo my SrA Matt Porter)

44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team tests M110A1 SDMR
October 29, 2021 — Soldiers assigned to the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, train with M110A1-Squad Designated Marksman Rifle weapon systems on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 28, 2021. Soldiers participated in training to confirm accuracy and test overall performance of the new SDMR. ... MORE

Soldier lays in prone as he aims a rifle

Train New, Work Smart
July 15, 2021 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is home to a variety of teams, all with different missions. One such team is the Infinity Spark Innovation Lab, a center for service members to explore ideas, gain resources and support to improve their work centers and career fields. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Bable, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated communications navigation system craftsman, worked with the Innovation Lab to realize one of his concepts; to bring technology to the forefront of training, and to give Airmen more confidence operating mission essential systems... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Bable, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated communications navigation system craftsman, pitches his avionics training simulation to Airmen at the Infinity Spark Innovation Lab

JB MDL hosts KC-46 Familiarization Training
May 27, 2021 — 87th Security Forces Airmen stand outside a KC-46 Pegasus following familiarization training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 26, 2021. The 3-day training allowed SFS to receive an in-person look at the airframe and a chance to plan for safety procedures in the future. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart) MORE

87th Security Forces Airmen stand outside a KC-46 Pegasus following familiarization training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 26, 2021. The 3-day training allowed SFS to receive an in-person look at the airframe and a chance to plan for safety procedures in the future. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)

108th Medical Group launches MEDEVAC TCCC training
November 18, 2020 — During MEDEVAC training, participants prepare to transport a mock patient out of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at the Babe Ruth field, Nov. 16, 2020 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. This training helps military personnel on how to transport patients in and out of moving vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Barney) MORE

Service members transport a patient out of a helicopter.

CATM dials in Joint Base MDL personnel
November 16, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Barrows, 87th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, performs inventory checks in the armory room, Nov. 6, 2020, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Barrows performs inventory checks on a daily basis to ensure that all weapons and ammunition are accounted for, while maintaining smooth operations... MORE

An Airman performs inventory check on weapons.