Early on Tuesday morning, lockdown protocols were instituted at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, an Air Force base located in Burlington County, New Jersey, after reports of a possible active shooter situation.
The 61st Contingency Response Wing at the base published a statement on their Facebook page confirming that an incident was underway. All personnel and the public were ordered to stay clear of law enforcement activities addressing the situation.
Officials then stated that the situation was ongoing and under investigation. Since that time, the protocols have been lifted.
The base, a sprawling complex that integrates McGuire Air Force Base, Fort Dix, and Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst, is one of the most important for U.S. military operations. It also houses immigrant detainees, which is a policy that has drummed up controversy and has been opposed by a number of political figures.
There’s also a history of security incidents, including a false alarm in October 2023. Many active shooter drills have been performed at the facility. The drills are designed to help enhance preparedness for situations like the one reported Tuesday morning.
So frequent are the drills that many experts feel it may have normalized such alerts, leading to a blurring of the lines between actual threats and mere exercises.
BREAKING: Joint Base McGuire in New Jersey is on lockdown following reports of an active shooter.
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Former U.S. Army Special Operations soldier Brett Velicovich, speaking on Fox News, noted that this incident highlights the U.S. military’s vulnerabilities here at home, despite being a global power. He then went on to state during the interview that the government needs to reorder its priorities and provide better protection for Americans.
A quick examination of the responses to the post above reveals the frustration of regular Americans over the frequency of politically motivated violence that has rocked the United States in recent times, especially since the assassination of conservative icon Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10.
Several users expressed disillusionment with the current state of domestic security, lamenting how a heavily armed military appears defenseless on its own soil. Adding to the frustration is the lightning-fast scrubbing of the shooter’s social media accounts, which suggests to many online that an attempt is being made to exercise control over the narrative and obscure the true motives or affiliations behind the individual’s actions.
Political experts are already weighing in on the incident, calling it a stark reminder that U.S. military bases are facing significant security challenges that desperately need to be addressed before more lives are put in jeopardy.
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