[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2019

  Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 10th 
anniversary of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The Joint Base, and 
the tens of thousands based there who serve our country, is a critical 
part of the fabric of our community, economy, and national security.
  Bases McGuire, Dix and Lakehurst have stood as a unified base for a 
decade, but each has a rich history. Fort Dix was established during 
World War I, and trained soldiers that helped liberate Europe During 
World War II. McGuire Air Force Base was a hub for operations during 
the Cold War, and Lakehurst Naval Air Station was home to some of the 
Navy's most historic missions.
  Today, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst continues in that proud 
tradition of serving at the vanguard of our nation's defense. The 
servicemen and women training and operating at the Joint Base continue 
to be deployed overseas to project American security and protect 
America's interests.
  Furthermore, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is an absolutely 
critical part of New Jersey's economy. The Joint Base is one of our 
state's largest employers and generates billions in income to support 
our communities. It is also a point of incredible pride for the people 
of Burlington and Ocean Counties.
  I appreciate the work that those stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-
Lakehurst do on a daily basis to keep our nation safe and support 
families living in New Jersey. On behalf of my neighbors in Burlington 
and Ocean Counties, I congratulate our base leadership and 
servicemembers for a successful ten years serving our community and 
country, and look forward to continuing that work in the years and 
decades to come.

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