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911: What's your emergency?
April 19, 2024 — National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is observed each April to honor the dedication of first response emergency dispatchers for the critical service they provide. Dispatchers at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. provide crucial support to first responders both on and off the installation, handling more than 5,000 emergency calls annually... MORE

Tom Mangels, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency dispatcher, poses for a photo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 16, 2024. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is observed each April to honor the dedication of first response emergency dispatchers for the critical service they provide. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

Mobility Guardian 2021: AMC debuts first large-scale virtual command center
May 25, 2021 — Air Mobility Command premiered a proof-of-concept for a next-generation all-domain command and control platform during Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021, May 25, 2021... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lee Bostson, 621st Contingency Response Group contingency location team lead, tests a new virtual reality system during Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, May 17, 2021. Mobility Guardian 2021 includes Air Mobility Command’s first large-scale training on Agile Combat Employment and Advanced Battle Management System through use of Tactical Data Link. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lawrence Sena)

Female Defenders Don New Armor
May 6, 2021 — Female defenders of the 87th Security Forces Squadron received the first batch of Aspetto ‘Mach-V’ body armor, in early May 2021. The female body armor features increased mobility, load carriage support, and comfort while still maintaining coverage of vital organs for female defenders... MORE

Two female Airmen pose donning female body armor in a warehouse.

Training Time with K-9
November 13, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Leach, 87th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, works with Erika, dual certified military working dog, on obedience training on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nov. 6, 2020. Leach and Erika’s daily schedule consists of obedience training and specialty training, ranging from detection or patrol work, to develop skills and improve readiness... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Leach, 87th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, prepares Erika, dual certified military working dog, for obedience training on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Nov. 6, 2020

National Police Week
May 18, 2020 — 87th Security Forces hosted a parade and 24-hour ruck march around the McGuire Fitness Center track in honor of Police Week. National Police Week runs from May 10-16 to honor defenders past and present. ... MORE

Joint Base MDL honors defenders during National Police Week
May 18, 2020 — Pemberton Township Police Department drives in a parade for National Police Week at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 13, 2020. Joint Base MDL partnered with North Hanover, New Hanover, Pemberton, New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Fish & Wildlife to conduct the parade. NPW runs from May 10-16 with the 87th Security Forces Squadron... MORE

Photo of police cars lined up on a street.

Joint Base MDL implements new Dronebuster technology to deter evolving threat
February 6, 2020 — The 87th Security Forces Squadron on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, live by the motto “Defenders of the Force”. In an age where technology is a prevalent entity around the world, the Defenders of the Force must adapt to new threats that may arise... MORE

Photo of an Airman aiming a Dronebuster device.

Joint Base MDL personnel attend Women Defenders Symposium
January 23, 2020 — On Jan. 17, over 25 women from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, attended a Women Defenders Symposium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where they were able to connect with members of the Philadelphia Police Department, United States Secret Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives... MORE

Brig. Gen. Richard Gibbs shares innovation in new position
November 18, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Richard W. Gibbs, Air Mobility Command Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection director, visited multiple units at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1... MORE

1st Lt. David Whitfield, 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Air Mobility Unit officer in charge, showcases the flight line layout to Brig. Gen. Richard W. Gibbs, Air Mobility Command, Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection director, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 31, 2019. Whitfield discussed the plans to replace unserviceable hangars as well as where the new hangar will be located to hold the incoming KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

Air Mobility Command wins Sadler Cup in first Defender Challenge in 14 years
September 19, 2018 — Air Mobility Command’s team earned first place for dismounted operations at the 2018 Defender Challenge, which commenced Sept. 11 with a ceremony to remember Sept. 11, 2001 here. For the first time since 2004, 14 Security Forces teams from each Air Force major commands, Air National Guard, Air Force District of Washington, and nations Great Britain... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luciano Rosano, 421st Security Forces Squadron combat training instructor, fires an m9 pistol during weapons training during preparation for representing Air Mobility Command in the 2018 Defender Challenge on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 4, 2018. Rosano qualified to be a part of the AMC team for the challenge by running a six-mile run while carrying 25-35 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ariel Owings)