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Providing results: 87th Medical Group laboratory continues mission during COVID-19
April 23, 2020 — Senior Airman William Jones, 87th Medical Group medical laboratory technician, conducts a polymerase chain reaction test on a sample to determine if it will come back positive or negative for COVID-19, April 20, 2020, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. During the test, DNA is amplified to detect possible traces of COVID-19 that will... MORE

A photo of a medical technician conducting a test.

305th MXS metals technology shop builds protective masks to fight COVID-19
April 22, 2020 — The United States has the most confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the world and the fight to kill the virus has never been greater. Some healthcare facilities are looking to replenish their essential supplies, but most are hard to come in this time of need. ... MORE

Pilot study aims to save money, protect environment with fewer oil changes
April 21, 2020 — A simple change in Air Force oil change procedures may save the Air Force over $1 million per year, while also helping protect the environment. Current regulatory drivers require installations to analyze the oil in small engines, including generators, annually and replace the oil completely at least every two years. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Environmental Quality Technical Support Branch is currently leading a pilot study that evaluates the use of a standardized oil testing service to provide enhanced analytics and, ideally, allow for longer oil use. ... MORE

Photo of an Airman collecting an oil sample.

NAWCAD Lakehurst 3D printing face shields for USNS Comfort
April 15, 2020 — Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst is supplying 500 face shields to the USNS Comfort stationed in New York City to help the fight against COVID-19. ... MORE

Joint Base Team comes together to support those in quarantine and isolation
April 9, 2020 — With the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States, protective measures have been implemented across the country to protect individuals from contracting the virus and flatten the curve... MORE

Photo of Airmen sorting pre-packaged meals.

Protecting the force: Joint Base MDL Airmen keep personnel nourished during pandemic
April 3, 2020 — With the United States and other countries trying to conquer the COVID-19 pandemic, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, has taken appropriate measures to protect the force while attempting to flatten the curve... MORE

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.

DoD to restructure 50 hospitals, clinics to improve readiness
February 28, 2020 — The Department of Defense announced, Feb. 19, plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world... MORE

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

Two Airmen sit in a boom operator box of a KC-10.

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.