U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Stefanovic, 87th Air Base Wing and installation commander, answers questions asked by Airmen and civilians on base at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug 19, 2025. Col. Stefanovic assumed command of JB MDL and the 87th ABW in June 2025. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Luisa E. Dugan)
Recently, the 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 1, launched a crew chief technical training school at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., to increase the number of qualified KC-46A crew chiefs to ensure the aircraft is prepared to meet the growing demands of rapid global mobility in the competition continuum.
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. â Toward the end of 2024, Child Development Centers around the Department of Defense experienced a hiring freeze, and 87th Force Support Squadron CDC personnel from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey worked to mitigate the impact and sustain operations.
During the difficult time, CDC staff members banded together to perform duties outside of their normal expectations to ensure the mission...
