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USASA town hall opens communication to workforce
March 13, 2024 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — Leadership from U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix hosted a town hall at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 8, 2024. The event aimed to synchronize command efforts and foster open dialogue between the civilian workforce and leadership... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Mitchell Wisniewski, U.S. Army Support Activity commander and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander, leads a discussion during a town hall meeting at JB MDL, March 8, 2024. The USASA Fort Dix engages, integrates and delivers base support and sustainment of Army Mission assets on JB MDL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson

USASA Fort Dix: More than a century of premier training support
March 8, 2024 — Throughout its 117-year history, the mission of U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix, New Jersey, has remained steadfast: to provide unparalleled training support. The legacy of meeting training and readiness requirements is deeply ingrained in USASA Fort Dix's history... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 113th Infantry Regiment of the N.J. Army National Guard conduct squad level live-fire and maneuver exercises on Range 61 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 11, 2023. Training support at U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix is meticulously tailored across three domains: virtual, live and constructive. (U.S. Army photo by Steven Roussel)

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team hosts training exercise
September 22, 2023 — The U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team hosted a training event on Sept 15, 2023, offering service members from around the joint base a taste of how the Atlantic Strike Team stays mission-ready... MORE

The Atlantic Strike Team is one of three global strike teams made by Congress during the Clean Water Act of 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

Winter Weather Hazards: Ice – Snow – Dangerous Wind Chills
December 16, 2021 — Winter weather can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds. Ice and snow can create a higher risk of car accidents, fractures from falling, and overexertion injuries. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead for the hazards of winter weather... MORE

Graphic banner of winter weather hazards.

Returning the Favor: A Helping Hand for 87th MDG
November 18, 2021 — On a Wednesday afternoon at the 87th Medical Group facility on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Devon Wilson, 87th Medical Support Squadron member of patient flight and medical readiness, checks his work schedule to ensure all mission objectives meet their deadlines before the end of the day. Though dealing with a heavy workload, Wilson is dedicated to a mission he acquired through unexpected circumstances. Before working at the 87th MDG facility, Wilson was at the 482nd Attack Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Wilson explains his journey on making the transition into the medical field. ... MORE