Meet the New ASA Fort Dix Commander Aug. 10, 2020 - Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst welcomed the new Army Support Activity, Fort Dix Commander and Joint Base MDL Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Col. Jon Brierton on July 23. ASA Fort Dix is responsible for providing training opportunities to build readiness throughout the Joint Force. Though new to his position, Brierton is no stranger to the installation. The Pennsylvania native began his career on Fort Dix when he attended Basic Combat Training in 1990. Brierton originally enlisted as an 88N, or Traffic Management Coordinator, and later commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1993 after obtaining his degree in manufacturing from the California University of Pennsylvania.

Meet the new 87th Mission Support Group Commander Aug. 3, 2020 - The 87th Mission Support Group recently welcomed its new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Janette D. Ketchum, to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Ketchum now leads a team of more than 3,100 personnel and is responsible for security forces, force support, communications, contracting and logistics readiness squadrons supporting 52,000 personnel across the DoD’s sole tri-service installation.

From Army Reserve helicopter maintainer to Air Force medical group commander July 30, 2020 - “I enlisted in the Army Reserve after college because I wanted to serve; however, I was not sold on the military as a career at that point. The Army offered me the opportunity to work on helicopters part-time and that was an easy sell,” said Colonel Charles “Scott” Hughes. Nearly 22 years later, Colonel Hughes is now the commander of the 87th Medical Group at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst after taking command June 25, 2020.

Summer Health Hazards July 1, 2020 - Summer is a great time to be outside and enjoy the weather. Awareness of summer health hazards can help you prevent potential injuries and discomfort. Here’s how you can protect yourself and others, and enjoy the summer fun.