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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

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alec Ducsay, 87th Security Forces military working dog handler, exits the McGuire Chapel as a final salute is rendered in honor of his MWD Robby during a memorial ceremony on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Nov. 1, 2019. Robby was born Jan. 9, 2009 and entered the Air Force on June 24, 2011. She served her country performing as a patrol explosive detector dog in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan and Kuwait.

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

First ever: United States Fish & Wildlife Service integrates into Joint Base MDL
October 4, 2019 — The United States Fish & Wildlife Service, whose mission is to protect wildlife, habitats and make refuge safe places, conserves America’s natural resources now and in the future. They exemplify excellence in public service to all and have joined the mission of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey... MORE

Terrance Butler, United States Fish & Wildlife Service federal Wildlife officer, poses in front of his work vehicle on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 2, 2019. Butler is the first USFWS officer assigned to Joint Base MDL where he will support the mission of the base in conjunction with assisting the conservation program that includes hunting, fishing and environmental issues.

Joint Base MDL celebrates 10-year anniversary
October 4, 2019 — Service members, civic leaders, and senior leaders hosted a 10-year anniversary of the nation’s only tri-service installation with the Celebration of the Decennium at Doughboy Field on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 1. The celebration consisted of a re-dedication ceremony, static displays and a groundbreaking for the future site of the installation’s Decennium Time Capsule... MORE

Joint Base MDL re-opens Halvorsen Hall Dining Facility
August 29, 2019 — U.S. Army Col. Charles Durr, Army Support Activity commander, along with fellow 87th Force Support Squadron leadership, cut the ceremonial ribbon for the re-opening of the Halvorsen Hall Dining Facility on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Aug. 27, 2019. While closed, the DFAC underwent renovations and changed their food options to... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Charles Durr, Army Support Activity commander, along with fellow 87th Air Base Wing Force Support Squadron leadership, cut the ceremonial ribbon for the re-opening of the Halvorsen Hall Dining Facility on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Aug. 27, 2019. While closed, the DFAC underwent renovations and changed their food options to align with Food 2.0, an Air Force initiative to offer healthier food options and expanding food choices. An additional change includes utilization of the DFAC for all Joint Base MDL community members.

Preventative and Refueling Maintenance ensure gas gets to jet
July 19, 2019 — When it comes to getting aircraft off the ground and into the sky, a big component to making that happen is fuel. For the 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants section, they make sure each aircraft is filled with as much fuel as needed for each mission.POL moving fuel relies on trucks to get gas to the aircraft,... MORE

The 87th CES fire department proves to be the best
June 13, 2019 — The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department won the 2018 Department of Defense Annual Fire and Emergency Services Award for being the best large fire department. This award is given to departments with outstanding contributions to the installation, ensuring its community has a safe place to live on top of 24 hour work days putting... MORE

An 87th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department team review the fire training conducted on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, June 3, 2019. The training is reviewed to recognize what was executed properly, what might have been done wrong and what can be improved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

First decennial celebration begins with dinner
March 27, 2019 — The 87th Air Base Wing kicked off the first of many Joint Base MDL decennial celebrations by hosting the 87th Air Base Wing Dining Out, March 22, 2019 at The Merion event center in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.The 87th ABW celebrates its ten-year anniversary alongside Joint Base MDL of becoming the only tri-service installation since they stood up in... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Neil R. Richardson, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing commander, shakes U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso’s hand during the 87th ABW Dining Out celebration at The Merion event center in Cinnaminson, N.J., March 22, 2019. Grosso spoke of the impressiveness from members of the ten-year-old wing earning six Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards while some older units have never once received the award and challenged the residing Airmen to build on the success in future endeavors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)