Tales from JB MDL

JB MDL Public Affairs

Original podcasts created by and about the people, missions and community of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

Episodes

  1. 4 FEB

    Inside the Wire - Episode 4

    In this episode, we explore how compassion and connection shaped the resettlement experience - from the tireless efforts of volunteers and service members, to the cultural exchanges that fostered mutual understanding and the lasting impact these moments left on JB MDL and the surrounding community.

    15 min

  2. 22 JAN

    Inside the Wire - Episode 3

    In this episode, we look at how JB MDL met the urgent and complex needs of thousands of evacuees, from serving culturally appropriate meals to providing medical care and offering critical financial and legal support during an unprecedented humanitarian effort.

    10 min

  3. 15 JAN

    Inside the Wire - Episode 2

    We take you behind the scenes of the rapid construction of Liberty Village, from the logistical and infrastructure challenges of building a self-sustaining community practically overnight, to the cultural considerations and human-centered planning that helped create a welcoming environment for thousands of Afghan evacuees.

    13 min
  4. Inside the Wire - Episode 1

    8 JAN

    Inside the Wire - Episode 1

    We're excited to launch the first episode of Inside the Wire, a 4-part JB MDL podcast series.   In this series, our base historians take you behind the scenes of a chapter that reshaped our community - the arrival of Afghan evacuees during Operation Allies Welcome. Episode 1: The First Call - Discover how one phone call set everything in motion, the unexpected challenges that followed, and the resilience of a community that came together to welcome thousands in need.

    17 min
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Original podcasts created by and about the people, missions and community of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

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  • Creator
    JB MDL Public Affairs
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
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