PACOM CMC visits McChord Field

FEMA supports Northeast from JB MDL

Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency stand ready to provide disaster relief to the New York and New Jersey regions from a staging area on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Trucks carrying water, food, blankets, generators and many other supplies began arriving Oct. 26, a few days

Airmen 'lean forward' to support East Coast relief efforts

In the wake of President Obama's call for the federal government to "lean forward" in response to the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy, Airmen from across the country are answering the call. Aircraft and crews from 12 active duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve bases across the nation

JB MDL service members clean-up wreckage

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst service members began cleaning the debris left by Hurricane Sandy as soon as they were able to safely leave shelter here Oct. 30, 2012.Hurricane Sandy damaged buildings, foliage and power lines on JB MDL leaving the service members here responsible for picking up the

JB MDL Airmen support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

In wake of Sandy, Mobility Airmen poised to 'answer the call'

Across the nation, Mobility Airmen are assessing the damage left by Hurricane Sandy at their own Air Force bases along the East Coast and beginning the process of recovery, while also standing ready to answer the call for support of relief efforts from civilian authorities. In the wake of the

Through teamwork, Team Dover battles Sandy

As a bad weather system gathered strength in the Atlantic, weather specialists with the 436th Operations Support Squadron briefed the leadership of Dover Air Force Base, Del., on the emerging threat; they had been watching the storm since Oct. 21. In the days that followed, preparations were made,

JB MDL continues recovery efforts, provides FEMA base of operations

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst personnel are continuing with recovery efforts and expect to resume most operations Wednesday.Impact from the storm includes fallen trees, scattered debris, some property damage, minor flooding and power outages."The entire joint base's preparation efforts went a

Dover AFB personnel's preparation key to weathering the storm

Diligent preparation and a proactive approach during Superstorm Sandy ensured Dover Air Force Base, Del., recovered quickly and the airfield reopened at 11 a.m., Oct. 30, 2012.Tech. Sgt. Brian Lawrence, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron safety and vehicle control officer, said that preparations for the

JB MDL prepares for Hurricane Sandy