Latest "Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst" stories

Ashley Gutermuth grocery shopping

How a comedian and Air Force spouse are helping feed military families

Food insecurity isn’t funny. But one stand-up comedian hopes her humor will garner the attention the problem needs.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 months ago

An airman assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing approaches a KC-46A Pegasus on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jun. 17, 2022. (Senior Airman Joseph Morales/Air Force)

KC-46 tanker’s boom breaks, dents plane while refueling fighter jet

The Air Force believes it will cost at least $2.5 million to repair the KC-46.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Air Force lieutenant colonel who assaulted daughter faces court

A former Air Force lieutenant colonel from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey faced a court-martial before the military’s top court yesterday.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

5 months ago

KC-46 forced to land with refueling boom out, stranding Hill staffers

It’s unclear how much damage was done to the boom or the aircraft itself upon landing.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

Last Afghan refugees leave NJ base after chaotic evacuation

Housing facilities for refugees at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey will remain open in the interim, the Department of Homeland Security said.

13 months ago

Two dozen KC-46 tankers will likely call MacDill Air Force Base home

The Florida base has been initially selected as a new home for the Pegasus aircraft, beating out Fairchild AFB in Washington. A final verdict is slated for fall 2023.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago