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ASA Fort Dix Command Team Raises Awareness for Red Ribbon Week 2022
October 6, 2022 — U.S. Army Col. Mitchell Wisniewski was joined by Command Sgt. Maj. James Van Zlike during a special appearance at Fort Dix Elementary this morning in support of Red Ribbon Week 2022. Bags and other supplies were handed out to students in an effort to promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle among the Joint Base's youngest and brightest. ... MORE

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. James Van Zlike and U.S. Army Col. Mitchell Wisniewski, Army Support Activity Fort Dix command team, hand out bags to elementary school children in support of Red Ribbon Week awareness on Oct. 6, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Red Ribbon Week is observed and celebrated the last week of October, it is the largest and longest running drug awareness program nationwide.

404th Civil Affairs Battalion conducts Airborne Ops
September 14, 2022 — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, conducted an airborne operation at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 10 Sept. 2022. The non-tactical airborne operation was held at the Army Aviation Facility in order to maintain mission readiness and proficiency among their paratroopers with the assistance of two CH-47’s out of Virginia... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, board a CH-47 for an Airborne operation at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Sept. 10, 2022. The unit conducted non-tactical airborne operations at the Army Aviation Facility in order to maintain mission readiness and proficiency among their paratroopers with the assistance of two CH-47’s out of Virginia.The Army Aviation Facility was created through a MILCON effort valued at 11.7 million dollars and made possible by the joint effort of ASA Fort Dix and the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Aircraft Group 49. The 2100 square foot building is host to an Army Ramp Management Area which provides a wide range of capabilities for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft such as the C-130, CH-47S, and UH-60S.

U.S. Army Reserve Training Division holds Postal Warrior 2022
August 23, 2022 — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve, 78th Training Division held Exercise Postal Warrior 2022, an annual training exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 10 Aug, 2022... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve, 78th Training Division, upload a crate of mail onto a UH-60 during Exercise Postal Warrior 2022 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 10 Aug, 2022. Postal Warrior 2022 is a standalone, task-focused exercise, designed to train and challenge postal units in the skill sets and competencies needed to support Theater Postal Operations and increase individual and collective readiness. Approximately 600 soldiers participated in the exercise, which included both classroom and simulated field training at the Army Support Activity Fort Dix Ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino Dimascio)

U.S. Army Aviation Ramp MILCON Amplifies Readiness and Sustainment Capabilities
August 19, 2022 — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today for the Army Aviation Facility Project, a MILCON effort valued at 11.7 million dollars and made possible through the joint effort of ASA Fort Dix and the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Aircraft Group 49... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Mitchell Wisniewski, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander, and Army Support Activity Fort Dix commander, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. James Van Zlike, Army Support Activity Fort Dix command sergeant major, cut a ribbon during the Army Support Activity Fort Dix Aviation Facility ribbon cutting ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst N.J. on Aug. 19, 2022. The Army Aviation Facility Project was a MILCON effort valued at 11.7 million dollars and made possible through the joint effort of ASA Fort Dix and the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Aircraft Group 49. The 2100 square foot building is host to an Army Ramp Management Area which provides a wide range of capabilities for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft such as the C-130, CH-47S, and UH-60S. The addition of the new Army Ramp will provide enhanced load out and aviation operation training capabilities, parking for Army aviation aircraft, refueling, troop movement and flight planning operations for approximately 216,000 people that use JB MDL to meet readiness requirements.

Gotham Warriors Project Joint Force Convergence with Annual Training
August 4, 2022 — During the month of July the U.S. Army 333rd Military Police Brigade from Farmingdale, New York, engaged in a large-scale training and development exercise at the Army Support Activity Fort Dix range complex and other Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst sites. Named Gotham Justice, this annual U.S. Army Reserve Command exercise focuses on detention operations and basic soldier skills such as weapons qualification and land navigation. ... MORE

A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 340th Military Police company simulates the in-processing of a detainee as part of a simulated exercise on Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst, N.J., July 30, 2022. Soldiers from the 333rd MP Brigade, 340th MP Battalion gathered here for Gotham Justice, a four-week exercise that trained, challenged and improved Soldiers’ primary skill sets and core MP competencies required in detention operations and security and mobility support operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

Army Support Activity Fort Dix holds Change of Command ceremony
July 21, 2022 — The U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix held a change of command ceremony July 21, 2022, at Army Support Activity Fort Dix. U.S. Army Col. Mitchell Wisniewski assumed command of Army Support Activity Fort Dix from the U.S. Army Col. Jon Brierton, Army Support Activity Fort Dix and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander. ... MORE

Brenda Lee McCullough, U.S. Army Installation Management Readiness director, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony on July, 21, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The change of command ceremony is a tradition where the outgoing commander symbolically relinquishes responsibility and authority by passing the colors to the incoming commander, thus beginning a new dawn of leadership for the incoming commander and his or her soldiers and civilians.

Col. Jon Brierton, from Recruit to Commander, an ASA Fort Dix Legacy
July 21, 2022 — A life’s journey is not always a straight line or even a winding road. For U.S. Army Col. Jon Brierton, Army Support Activity Fort Dix commander and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander, life’s journey has come full circle... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Jon Brierton, Army Support Activity Dix commander, poses for a photo on 13 July, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Brierton completed basic combat training at ASA Fort Dix in 1990 and returned 30 years later as Garrison and Joint Base Deputy Commander. Under his leadership, Brierton’s team assisted with COVID-19 pandemic relief and supported 13,000 Afghan refugees during Operations Allies Welcome/Refuge.

Joint Base MDL hosts "Meet Your Army" event
May 12, 2022 — Members of the local community met with leadership and advisors from the U.S. Army Mid Atlantic Recruiting Battalion during a Meet Your Army event to share opportunities afforded through service on May 5, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J... MORE

Leadership assigned to the Mid Atlantic Recruiting Battalion recognize an ROTC cadet during a Meet Your Army event on May 5, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Meet Your Army is a HQDA-driven Total Force outreach initiative to bridge the civilian and military divide. The Office of the Chief of Public Affairs’ Outreach Division runs this initiative to connect with the American public, educate community and business leaders, and inspire youth to serve.

305th AMW assists with Blackhawk upload
May 12, 2022 — The U.S. Army 150th Aviation Regiment and 305th Air Mobility Wing jointly processed and uploaded multiple UH-60M Blackhawks for delivery to an austere location on May 6, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J... MORE

A U.S. Army UH-60M Blackhawk assigned to the 150th Aviation Regiment prepares to upload onto a C-17 Globemaster III on May 6, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The Black Hawk offers pilots seats that are protected with heavy armor, and an armored fuselage capable of withstanding hits from guns with up to 23mm shells. It can also operate safely in the majority of severe weather conditions due to its wide array of advanced avionics.

Army Support Activity Fort Dix holds Change of Responsibility
April 29, 2022 — The ceremonial event was held to symbolize the transition of authority from Command Sgt. Maj. Tamara Edwards to Command Sgt. Maj. James Van Zlike... MORE

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tamara Edwards, Army Support Activity Fort Fix, command sergeant major, coins a member of the honor guard after a change of responsibility on April 29, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The ceremonial event was held to symbolize the transition of authority from Command Sgt. Maj. Tamara Edwards to Command Sgt. Maj. James Van Zlike. A change of responsibility ceremony is a traditional event meant to reinforce noncommissioned officer authority in the U.S. Army and highlights their support to the chain of command.