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CHPS continues to enhance health and fitness for Airmen and civilians alike
February 17, 2023 — Civilian Health Promotion Services continues to promote health and wellness to the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community. Located at the McGuire fitness center, Civilian Health Promotion Services is an Air Force-run program that provides free resources to help individuals maintain and improve their health and well-being. Reserved for Federal civilian employees and active-duty military service members alike, CHPS services are mobile and can be requested by eligible individuals to serve them around the joint base military installation... MORE

A CHPS health promotion coordinator shows health records to an Airman.

Medic Pride: 87th MDG participates in whole-of-government FEMA tasking
June 22, 2021 — Between the months of March and May, Airmen from the 87th Medical Group were dispatched to the Roosevelt Park COVID vaccination distribution site, located in Gary, Indiana. The deployment occurred in support of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) request to assist with whole-of-government COVID vaccination efforts. Personnel from approximately 135 Air Force installations, including those from the 87th MDG, provided vaccination support to over 50,000 civilians. During the two-month deployment operation, U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Brittney Sturgis, 87th Medical Support Squadron medical readiness flight commander, was appointed as the officer-in-charge for Detachment 2 of the 64th Air Expeditionary Group at the vaccination site. Sturgis shared her past experiences working at the site. ... MORE

Airmen pose for a picture at Roosevelt Park COVID vaccine site.

JB MDL Airman receives acceptance into AF Academy Prep School
May 6, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Franz Abagat, 87th Civil Engineering Squadron emergency management specialist, recently received notification that he has been accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School. The school provides enlisted service members with the academic, leadership and physical skills to prepare them for success as future officers. “I am honored to be selected,” said Abagat. “The application process and the months of anticipation were a challenging experience, and I’m happy that it was well-worth it.” ... MORE

Airman gets accepted into AF Academy Prep School.

Aiding our Airmen: Airman shares past experiences using Air Force Assistance Fund
April 14, 2021 — The 2021 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is fully underway on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and more Airmen and Guardians are sharing their experiences using the AFAF benefits. The AFAF is an organization that assists active duty, retired, enlisted, and officer Airmen and Guardians with emergency needs, educational assistance, and family support, with the help of contributions from other Airmen and Guardians. One Airman, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew McClain, 305th Aerial Port Station Mobility Training unit training supervisor, shares his experience with the AFAF. ... MORE

Airman talks about his experiences with AFAF.

Joint Base MDL provides speedy support for COVID-19 fight
April 4, 2020 — Two aircrews assigned to Joint Base MDL deployed to Al Udeid Air Base for two weeks in support of the increased flow of mission activity due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic March 20 to April 3.The aircrews were among many others from installations around the U.S. tasked with providing extra hands to help with the overflow of work in deployed... MORE

Photo of a group of Airmen in front of an aircraft.

New Jersey Air National Guard supports COVID-19 response
March 20, 2020 — Twenty-two New Jersey Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 108th Wing in-processed on State Active Duty orders on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 19, 2020. The Airmen will be assisting state and local authorities with COVID-19 response operations... MORE

Close-up photo a Security Forces patch on an Airman.

Black History Month: A legacy of honor
February 19, 2020 — States, installations, and individuals all celebrate Black History Month in their own way which honors what it means to them.Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Airmen came together to celebrate and honor BHM by organizing a heritage air-refueling flight with Airmen from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware over the east coast, Feb. 13.The... MORE

Photo of Airmen in the cockpit of an aircraft conducting flight control pre-checks.

Reliving BMT: 305th AMW Senior Leaders Visit JBSA-Lackland
February 7, 2020 — Every enlisted member in the United States Air Force begins their career at Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas. This eight and a half week program tests recruits mentally and physically... MORE

Photo of Air Force basic military training Airmen standing at ease.

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)

Success follows Fort Sill joint training exercise
November 8, 2019 — Airmen with the 6th Airlift Squadron assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey and Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment assigned to Fort Sill, Oklahoma conducted an air-ground joint training exercise on Fort Sill Nov. 5... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Shawn McDonald, 6th Airlift Squadron pilot, checks controls in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Nov. 5, 2019. McDonald was preparing the aircraft before takeoff to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for a joint training exercise with the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)