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Dressing for Cold Weather
Nature's Hazard's Hypothermia (Greg Chadwick, Air Force Materiel Command Health and Wellness Team)
Dec. 12, 2018 - WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio—Hypothermia is defined as abnormally low body temperature

Sailors, Navy civilians donate more than 200 toys to Head Start children
Navy civilians and Sailors from the Lakehurst side of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst donated more than 200 toys to local Head Start children as part of the 43rd annual Navy Lakehurst Giving Tree. Here, Santa and his elves visit the Manchester, New Jersey Head Start location. (Photo courtesy of O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Head Start)
Dec. 7, 2018 - JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – For the 43rd year, Sailors and Navy civilians from the

NLHS unveils A-4 Skyhawk display
U.S. Navy Capt. Muhammad Khan, Naval Support Activity-Lakehurst commander and Joint Base MDL deputy commander, speaks at the unveiling of a restored A-4 Skyhawk which bears his name at Hangar 1 on Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, Nov. 29, 2018. Khan briefly flew the A-4 and said he was honored to have the aircraft displayed with his name. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Martyn)
Dec. 4, 2018 - Members of the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society and joint base leaders unveiled a newly restored

JB MDL takes first step toward KC-46 with construction groundbreaking
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst leadership and state representatives conduct the first dig during a military groundbreaking ceremony on Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, Dec. 3, 2018. The first dig represents the start of construction of the two-bay hangar that will hold the new KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Blair)
Dec. 3, 2018 - Service members and local civic leaders gathered to attend the KC-46 Pegasus hangar construction

Leaders serve Thanksgiving meal to service members
U.S. Air Force Col. Neil Richardson, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing commander, hands a plate of food to a community member during Thanksgiving dinner on Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, Nov. 22, 2018. Richardson and his family served food to military members at the event before returning to their house for dinner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)
Nov. 27, 2018 - U.S. Air Force Col. Neil Richardson, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing
DOD Stories
National Security Advisor Unveils Administration’s Africa Strategy
Defense Secretary James N. Mattis meets with National Security Advisor-designate John Bolton at the Pentagon, March 29, 2018. On Dec. 13, 2018, Bolton unveiled the Trump administration’s new Africa strategy. DOD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm
Dec. 13, 2018 - National Security Advisor John Bolton unveiled the Trump administration’s Africa strategy designed to counter Chinese influence on the continent and push African nations to show some results from the aid they receive from the United States.

DOD Scaling Up Effort to Develop Hypersonics
A Defense Advanced Research Products Agency illustration depicts DARPA’s Falcon Hypersonic Test Vehicle as it emerges from its rocket nose cone and prepares to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere. DARPA has conducted several test flights of the vehicle in recent years. DARPA illustration
Dec. 13, 2018 - The Defense Department is looking to step up its development of hypersonic weapons — missiles that travel more than five times faster than the speed of sound — DOD leaders said at the National Defense Industrial Association-sponsored “Hypersonics Senior Executive Series” in Washington.

Artificial Intelligence Experts Address Getting Capabilities to Warfighters
Lattice Modular Heli-Drone is displayed during a test run of the Lattice Platform Security System at the Red Beach training area, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 8, 2018. The Lattice Modular Heli-Drone is being tested to demonstrate its capabilities and potential for increasing security. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon
Dec. 12, 2018 - Two Defense Department artificial-intelligence experts testified on Capitol Hill on DOD’s efforts to transform delivery of capabilities enabled by artificial intelligence to the nation’s warfighters.

Officials Detail Steps to Improve Navy, Marine Corps Readiness
The future USS Tulsa arrives at its new homeport, Naval Base San Diego, Calif., after completing its maiden voyage from the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Ala., Nov. 21, 2018. Tulsa is the eighth ship in the littoral combat ship Independence-variant class and is scheduled for commissioning Feb. 16, 2019, in San Francisco. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jason Isaacs
Dec. 12, 2018 - The Navy and Marine Corps have some readiness challenges, but both services are taking steps to address them, Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer and a senior Government Accountability Office official told Senators during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s sea power and readiness and management support subcommittees.

Task Force Commander: ISIS Forces Degraded From Caliphate to Caves
An Iraqi soldier observes a live-fire exercise from atop an M1 Abrams tank at the Besmaya Range Complex in Iraq, Nov. 12, 2018. Army photo by Spc. Eric Cerami
Dec. 11, 2018 - At one time, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria controlled a self-proclaimed caliphate that stretched from Syria to Iraq, but now that force in Iraq has been degraded so much that the remnants are hiding in caves, deep wadis and tunnels in the desert and hills of western Iraq’s austere terrain.
JB MDL Features
Military, civilian K-9 teams build partnerships
Senior Airman Joshua Barker, 87th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his MWD, Teemo, pursue a suspect during a training exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Nov. 16, 2018. Airmen with the 87th SFS partnered with law enforcement from both Trenton and Ewing Township to share working dog training practices and tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Martyn)
Nov. 27, 2018 - The exchange of information and practices between military and civilian law enforcement agencies

First sergeant overcomes pain for Justice
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michelle Humphrey, 87th Air Base Wing Staff Agencies first sergeant, poses with her children, Hayleigh and Kosey Justice.
Oct. 30, 2018 - She opened the door to her office with a broad grin from ear to ear. The braids in her bright blonde

Air Mobility Command takes home Sadler Cup
Senior Airman Anthony Hu, 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Air Mobility Command team member, performs pushups during the 2018 Air Force Defender Challenge on Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 13, 2018. Hu performed the last exercise of the combat endurance test on the last day of the three-day competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ariel Owings)
Sept. 25, 2018 - Purple haze blocked the team’s view charging toward the white arch that hung over the finish line.

New command chief inspires motivation, positivity
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT JAMES E. FITCH II
Aug. 13, 2018 -     Driving home for the summer after freshman year of college, a young man of 19 noticed a

Airman completes Army NCO Master Leadership Course
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Valentino Thorne, 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent of squadron readiness, poses with his Army classmates after a U.S. Army NCO Academy master leadership course graduation on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 20, 2018. Thorne took the two-week class as a requirement of promotion to E-7 and graduated as the class leader with an overall 90 percent average. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ariel Owings)
Aug. 6, 2018 - Whether pinned to the collar or tacked onto the sleeves, rank defines each service member. It shows
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**UPDATE** The Brownsmills Gate is now open! **GATE CLOSURE** Heads up, MDL! The Brownsmills Gate will be closed from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. today. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Last Thursday, Cmdr. Hutley relinquished command of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team to Cmdr. Raymond Negron during a change of command ceremony here at JB MDL. Thank you for your service and your mentorship, Cmdr. Hutley, and welcome Cmdr. Negron to the team!
**Coming Soon, JB MDL** The Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses will be at Tommy B’s Community Center and the Timmermann Center Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 8:00a.m. -7:00p.m. For more details and registering, visit: hiringourheroes.org/events #LeftOfTransition #HOHSummit
#DogDaysofSummer Robby is a hardworking military dog that knows Sundays are for relaxing and readying yourself for the week ahead! But even this v good girl knows that justice never sleeps. Happy Sunday, JB MDL!
#HumansofMDL "I've had my fair share of issues so i just want to make people laugh even if it's at my own expense. I feel like it's my job to do so. No matter what it is or what I'm going through; if someone tells me they are having a bad day, I'll put on my happy face and do everything I can to make them smile. That's just how I am."
Hey now, MDL All Stars... Come jam out at Doughboy Field NEXT Friday, July 20 for the Midsummer Night Festival! The FREE show is open to all DOD ID holders and will feature Smash Mouth, Spin Doctors and the 78th Army Band! It doesn't make sense not to live for fun- so come out and have some!
#ThrowbackThursday Who else had fun at last year’s Summer Concert Series!? Here’s a shot of the crowd ready for the show! The next performances in THIS year’s Summer Festival will include Smash Mouth, Spin Doctors, and the 78th Army Band! Make sure to check our page TOMORROW for all the information on the next show!
It may not be the 4th anymore, but we’re still making some noise for our country! Heads up, MDL -- starting FRIDAY JULY 13 and continuing through WEDNESDAY JULY 18, expect to hear some sounds from the mortar training on the ranges. We’ve got a loud few days ahead of us! Please keep in mind that cloudy or overcast weather can amplify the booms and the noise can travel further. We know that the sounds can be hard on four-legged family members. Check out our MDL Minute for some tips and tricks that could help them out this weekend! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8-QddfR7v4 We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to train America's fighting force!
**Volunteer Opportunity!** The JB MDL Airmen's Attic needs volunteers sorting through and organizing donations this Thursday and for the month of July! The Attic is located in the same building as Pudgy's and is open 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for E-6 and below and every 3rd Saturday of the month for all ranks. All dates are available for volunteer opportunities- Just show up and give your time!
The votes are in- Thank you to everyone who helped us in revamping our page!
Hey JB MDL motorcyclists! The 2018 Summer Motorcycle Mentorship Ride is coming up Friday, July 27, 2018 at 6:00 a.m.! Groups will be traveling to Orange County Choppers for lunch and a Shop Tour ($8.00 per person). Sign up by July 19, 2018! See flier for registry details-
It's time to redecorate our Facebook page- and we can't do it without you! Like for your favorite picture to be our new cover photo!
#HumansofMDL "I love helping people. I've been told that things that I've done in the past are goals for a lot of people. When I was told this, I froze and thought 'Maybe I could get into this.' I didn't know people looked up to me like that. Because of that I started my podcast to provide life-coaching in hopes that everything I say or what I've done can help at least one person get over whatever they may be going through."
We're not clowning around! This Sunday go head to head against the forces of funny in the Clowns vs Military Softball Game! Admission is only $10 (children 10 and under get in free), so have a ball and raise money in support of military families this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at Lakewood Blue Claws Stadium!
#ThrowbackThursday This week in history, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army. The rest, as you know, is history. #HappyIndependenceDay!
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave.... Happy Independence Day, Joint Base MDL! Have a safe holiday! ....Oe'r the land of the free, and the home of the brave.
You won't be feeling very FREE behind bars. Celebrate the 4th with friends and family, and help ensure everyone gets home safely! Make sure you have a plan -- lock down a designated driver. Patriots don't let patriots drink and drive.
Sometimes you need to stop and smell the flowers... Marine Aircraft Group 49 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst See more photos here: https://bit.ly/2Kr1zHn
We hope everyone gets a chance to see the skies light up with fireworks this year — just make sure you don’t light them off on base! 🎇 💥 Please see the below info regarding the installations fireworks policy, and have a safe and enjoyable Fourth! 🇺🇸
JB MDL is OPEN for NORMAL OPERATIONS on 16 Nov. Civilian DOD employees have the OPTION for UNSCHEDULED LEAVE OR UNS… https://t.co/ojnWka64Qe
BASE EARLY RELEASE: The Joint Base installation commander has authorized early release for today starting at 1:30 p… https://t.co/zbU0D0a9yl
RT @Yankees: Tonight, we celebrated the @usairforce's 71st Birthday with: - Presentation of Colors by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard from J…
Big BOOMS are coming! #soldiers and #marines will be firing tomorrow here at MDL. https://t.co/b5dhIXM9lS
Them Friday at 4 p.m. feels... https://t.co/PBftBmyPFw
@LonglostLA are we gtg for monday? should be cool. what time?
Hey @TheSlyStallone do you want to jump out of a plane with the @ArmyGK during the largest Air Show in the Philadelphia area??
As of 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1st, JB MDL is expected to be open for NORMAL OPERATIONS for Monday, April 2nd. A win… https://t.co/gkzHpRhwaD
Base status update. JB MDL will go to NORMAL OPERATIONS starting at 5 p.m. All base services/gates are expected to… https://t.co/DQLh3rBID9
Base Status Update 22 March 2018 McGuire/Dix – BASE CLOSURE until 5 p.m., then changes to LIMITED OPERATIONS -Phas… https://t.co/imBo9JFrTG
Base Status Update for March 22 (as of 9:10 p.m. March 21) Due to continued snowfall in the area tonight, the base… https://t.co/vz0ymiK5YP
Base status update as of 6:45 p.m., March 21st. The Joint Base remains closed. There will will be a snow call at 4… https://t.co/2uuB8WoST0
BASE CLOSURE (Phase A) for 21 March 2018. JB MDL will be closed to all operations due to hazardous weather. Only We… https://t.co/Dksf3V639k
Current as of 6:00 p.m. Tuesday March 20, 2018 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is in road condition RED. The roads… https://t.co/QsMlcKjv02
JB MDL (Lakehurst) went into LIMITED OPERATIONS (Phase B) at 3 pm. Only Weather Essential A, B and Emergency Essen… https://t.co/qXl5Ijc9LI
Base Update: McGuire/Dix – LIMITED OPERATIONS starting at 1 p.m., Lakehurst – NORMAL OPERATIONS, Visitors Centers w… https://t.co/hilpoBSyU4
JB MDL will be NORMAL OPERATIONS for 20 March. Base leadership will be monitoring the weather and may convene a sno… https://t.co/alSQX92YCY
JB MDL Delayed Reporting Authorized. Up to 2 hours late. (Forecast for snow during commute). See the weather alert… https://t.co/VAS9zImYHG
Winter Weather is approaching. Installation leaders will meet at 4 a.m. Tuesday, to determine the status of the ins… https://t.co/8zDErsMMAW
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