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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

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

Understanding Anxiety
March 9, 2020 — Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious speaking in front of a large group, or driving in heavy traffic. Anxiety encompasses feelings of worry, nervousness, or dread. In moderation, anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations. Anxiety can... MORE

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

AMC Promotes American Heart Month
January 31, 2020 — February is American Heart Month, and Civilian Health Promotion Services will be offering educational briefings throughout February focusing on how to lower your risk factors for developing heart disease.Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and... MORE

March on: Joint Base MDL celebrates Marin Luther King Jr. Day
January 17, 2020 — Over 45 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. addressed one of the largest recorded political rallies in the United States with his “I Have a Dream” speech. Before the speech, King and followers marched in Washington D.C. to remind the U.S. of the constitutional statement “Liberty and Justice for all”.On Jan. 17, 2020, service members and their... MORE

The Lion: Joint Base MDL Airman among first to wear Air Force approved Turban
December 12, 2019 — An Airman assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, is among the first in the U.S. Air Force approved to wear a turban as a regulated uniform item. After nearly two years, Airman 1st Class Jaspreet Singh, 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck and refueling maintenance apprentice, finally puts on an Operational Camouflage... MORE

Air Mobility Command civic leaders visit Joint Base MDL
November 18, 2019 — Air Mobility Command civic leaders visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, to meet Airmen and experience the mission set Nov. 5-7.This tour was the second stop of a three-part series to emerge the civic leaders into a mobility Airman’s world. The group started in March at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where they witnessed nearly 800... MORE

JB MDL members honor military working dogs at memorial service
November 4, 2019 — Security Forces members across the joint base gathered at the McGuire Chapel on Nov. 1 to honor two military working dogs during a memorial service.Patrol explosive detector dogs Robby and Bagira both served more than 88,000 combined hours of detection time while serving at Joint Base MDL and abroad to countries such as Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia... MORE

The 87th CES fire department unveils DOD award banner
October 23, 2019 — The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, unveiled the 2018 Department of Defense Annual Fire and Emergency Services Award Commemorative banner Oct. 21.Each year, this award is given to the fire department that made outstanding contributions to their respective installation and community. “It... MORE