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ASA Dix enables law enforcement firearms training
August 17, 2020 — The U.S. Army Support Activity-Dix range facility accommodates law enforcement firearms training for their joint base mission partners, and an average of 14,000 law enforcement personnel from local, state and federal agencies annually. Law enforcement organizations utilize the 13,765 acres of ASA Dix training grounds designated for range and impact areas to maintain their readiness and improve their tactical capabilities. ... MORE

A photo of law enforcement firearms training at the U.S. Army Support Activity, Fort Dix ranges.

First ever: Artificial intelligence used for AMC Flight Commander Course
October 2, 2019 — Instructors from the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Flight Commander Course incorporated Air University’s live simulation – Mixed Reality Leadership Exercise into the class for the first time in Air Mobility Command, Sept. 27 on Joint Base MDL... MORE

Flight Commander Course students discuss different interpersonal communication techniques to use during a live simulation – mixing reality leadership experience with artificial intelligence on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 27, 2019. The AI implemented gives perspective on how to take care of Airmen and is an effort to restore readiness at the fundamental fighting organization of the United States Air Force – the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

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)

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)

Safety office inspects new joint confined space rescue training
October 16, 2018 — In the midst of an emergency, people may find themselves hit with a rush of adrenaline. The immediate actions of Joint Base MDL first responders are crucial to the outcome of an incident, so they must be proficient and knowledgeable to react appropriately to any situation. To ensure that proficiency, the safety office conducted a confined space... MORE

Airmen with the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare equipment for a confined space rescue and safety inspection on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 3, 2018. The Airmen set up a triage station for victims that rescued from the confined space. The exercise consisted of extracting two training dummies from a confined space with dangerous gasses present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Ariel Owings)

US Marines assist Army in joint training exercise
September 27, 2018 — A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion lifts a U.S. Army Humvee during a joint training exercise near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 (HMH-772) worked with 101st Airborne Division to train on sling loading procedures and reconnaissance training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman... MORE

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion lifts a U.S. Army Humvee during a joint training exercise near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 6, 2018. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 (HMH-772) worked with 101st Airborne Division to train on sling loading procedures and reconnaissance training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ariel Owings)

Services bring mission into perSPEKtive
August 24, 2018 — The 87th Force Support Squadron conducted a Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen training exercise during a home station readiness training here, August 17.The SPEK is a mobile kitchen that can be setup within two hours by eight people, powered by a two kilowatt generator and used in a deployed, underdeveloped environment.“This is the type of setup... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Dalian Washington, 87th Mission Support Group commander, receives a portion of unit group rations during a Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen training exercise on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 17, 2018. The Airmen setup the SPEK to simulate a deployed environment and learn what to expect and how to handle situations if they get deployed.

Safety office cracks down on hard falls
May 24, 2018 — The 87th Air Base Wing Safety Operations office hosted fall protection and confined space rescue classes here, May 16 and 17. Safety personnel premiered a new program with the Safety and Survival Training company to target careers that regularly work in confined spaces and have potential fall risks such as aircraft maintainers or... MORE

Lenny Dotson, Safety and Survival Training assistant instructor, helps a student stabilize while climbing a rope during a fall protection and prevention class on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 16, 2018. Dotson taught the class how to properly harness themselves and climb ropes while attached. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman Ariel Owings)