Joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Jan 12

MacArthur urges Hagel, Pentagon to oppose new round of possible base closures

U.S. Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-3) said today that expected proposals by the Pentagon in its 2016 budget to close another round of military bases "would be a mistake" -- putting the newly elected Republican congressman at odds with comments made by top Defense officials in Washington in recent days.

By Chase Brush

Dec 15

Obama at Joint Base McGuire: ‘We stand united’

MCGUIRE AFB -- President Barack Obama stood in front of a sea of U.S. troops here today and heralded the end of the war in Afghanistan, commended America's military for "leading the fight against terrorist groups" in places like Syria and Iraq, and announced his support of a new $1.1 trillion spending bill.

By Chase Brush

Dec 15

MacArthur ‘glad’ to have Obama in CD3

MACGUIRE AFB -- Speaking to members of the press ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama here at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, U.S. Rep.-elect Tom MacArthur (R-3) said he wants to make it his "number one priority" as South Jersey's third congressional district representative to maintain the bases' role in "vital missions" overseas.

By Chase Brush

Dec 15

Menendez welcomes Obama ahead of Joint Base visit

By Chase Brush

Nov 11

An unlikely trio descends on McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

By Chase Brush

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