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USASA town hall opens communication to workforce
March 13, 2024 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. — Leadership from U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix hosted a town hall at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 8, 2024. The event aimed to synchronize command efforts and foster open dialogue between the civilian workforce and leadership... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Mitchell Wisniewski, U.S. Army Support Activity commander and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander, leads a discussion during a town hall meeting at JB MDL, March 8, 2024. The USASA Fort Dix engages, integrates and delivers base support and sustainment of Army Mission assets on JB MDL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson

ASA Dix dedicates building to WWII veteran
July 8, 2022 — The Military Schools Building, here, was dedicated to John Edward Dimon, a New Jersey native who enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he earned the rank of major. Dimon later served his community as a civic leader, serving as a founding member of the Burlington County Military Affairs Committee and member of the NJ state senate, until his death in 1993... MORE

Joint Base hosts Leading Edge Joint Service Seminar
June 14, 2022 — Service members from five separate branches attended the Leading Edge Joint Service Seminar at JB MDL during the week of 6-10 June, 2022.The seminar was hosted by the JB MDL Top III and was open to all military branches. 19 service members from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard in the ranks for E-4 to E-6 to prepare them with... MORE

The graduating class of the Leading Edge Joint Service Seminar, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, June 10, 2022. Members from five different branches attended the weeklong seminar to focus on debunking inter-service cultural myths, talent management, ethical dilemmas, and discussions about our nation’s adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Sabatino DiMascio)

ASA training ranges undergo maintenance
August 3, 2021 — Range support personnel perform fire break maintenance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 29, 2021. Fire break maintenance is conducted biannually to provide continuous maintenance and clearance of unexploded ordnance hazards at Army Support Activity, Dix, training ranges. The training ranges encompass approximately 15,000 acres in size and have been the primary impact area for all munitions utilized at ASA, Dix, for 100 years... MORE

Photo of range support personnel performing fire break maintenance.

Army Chaplain Corps Celebrates Birthday
July 30, 2021 — Soldiers and Airmen attended a ceremony for the Army Chaplain Corps birthday at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 29, 2021. The ceremony involved a history of the Chaplain Corps, singing of the Army Chaplain Song and a traditional cake cutting... MORE

Soldiers and Airmen attend an Army Chaplain Corps birthday ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 29, 2021. The ceremony involved a history of the Chaplain Corps, singing of the Army Chaplain Song and a traditional cake cutting.

ASA Dix hosts Joint Base MDL command team immersion
July 15, 2021 — On Jul. 15, 2021, Army Support Activity, Dix, hosted an immersion event with the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst command team. ASA Dix introduced the command team to the various missions under ASA Dix jurisdiction... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander and 87th Air Base Wing commander, and U.S. Army Col. Jon A. Brierton, Army Support Activity, Dix, commander, overlook New Jersey aboard a UH-60 Blackhawk

2nd BDE ROTC Change of Command
June 25, 2021 — U.S. Army Col. Frederick Toti relinquished command of the 2nd Reserve Officers’ Training Corps “Freedom” Brigade to U.S. Army Col. Kandace Daffin during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 25, 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Kandace Daffin, commander of the 2nd BDE ROTC, is welcomed by new colleagues following the 2nd BDE ROTC change of command at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 25, 2021. Daffin had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with members of Fort Dix during a reception following the change of command. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)

Army Celebrates 246th Birthday
June 14, 2021 — U.S. Army Soldiers from Army Support Activity Fort Dix gathered to celebrate the Army's 246th birthday at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. The commemoration included a traditional cake-cutting and concluded with the Army song... MORE

U.S. Army soldiers gather in front of the Ultimate Weapon Statue to celebrate the Army's 246th birthday at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 14, 2021. The monument is an ode to the dedication and sacrifice of the Soldier. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)

2nd Brigade hosts Ranger Challenge at JB MDL
April 2, 2021 — U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from across the Northeast traveled to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey to compete in the annual Brigade Ranger Challenge that took place March 26-28. The intent of the Ranger Challenge is to test cadets mentally and physically while developing their leadership abilities and fostering teamwork... MORE

Lehigh University Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets pose post-ceremony after being awarded first place for this year’s Brigade Ranger Challenge at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 28, 2021. 30 ROTC teams across the Northeast travelled to Joint Base MDL to compete in the challenge.

108th Medical Group launches MEDEVAC TCCC training
November 18, 2020 — During MEDEVAC training, participants prepare to transport a mock patient out of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at the Babe Ruth field, Nov. 16, 2020 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. This training helps military personnel on how to transport patients in and out of moving vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Barney) MORE

Service members transport a patient out of a helicopter.