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Joint Base Lockdown Lifted After False Gunshot Report

9/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Lockdown at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on September 30 was lifted before noon after no threat.
Base personnel were told to shelter in place. Outdoors were advised to take cover.
Colonel Michael Stefanovic stressed safety and security. Governor Phil Murphy urged compliance with emergency protocols.
The incident stemmed from a training exercise in which gunshots were mistakenly reported as a threat.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 Boston Marathon bombing prompted heightened security measures at U.S. military bases, including Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, established in 2009 from the merger of McGuire Air Force Base, Fort Dix, and Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst. This ongoing vigilance reflects a commitment to safety and preparedness in response to evolving threats, underscoring the importance of effective communication and emergency training.

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Story summary

Lockdown at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on September 30 was lifted before noon after no threat.
Base personnel were told to shelter in place. Outdoors were advised to take cover.
Colonel Michael Stefanovic stressed safety and security. Governor Phil Murphy urged compliance with emergency protocols.
The incident stemmed from a training exercise in which gunshots were mistakenly reported as a threat.

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