305th Air Mobility Wing

 

 

 


About:
Headquartered at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., the 305th Air Mobility Wing extends America's global reach by generating, mobilizing and deploying C-17 Globemaster IIIs to conduct strategic airlift and air refueling missions worldwide. In November 2021, the wing began transitioning to the new KC-46 Pegasus air refueling aircraft. Additionally, the Wing operates two of America's largest strategic aerial ports supporting the delivery of cargo and personnel to combatant commanders abroad. Uniquely, as a result of Joint Base transfer, the 305 AMW directs the operations of two geographically separated airfields--one at McGuire and another at Lakehurst.

305th Air Mobility Wing Fact Sheet

Mission: 
Generate – Fly – Deliver 

Vision: 
Warrior Airmen, Ready to Dominate and Win
 
Priorities:
Ready – Airmen and Families
Innovate – Today for Tomorrow
Execute – Anytime, Anywhere
 
History:
305th AMW Leadership
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                                                   Col. Elizabeth A.D. Hanson                            Col. William G. Soto                          Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy J. Swistak
                                                      305th AMW Commander                      ​305th AMW Deputy Commander                      305th AMW Command Chief

 

305th News
Jet engine mechanics power aircraft into skies
August 6, 2019
Airmen from the 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, discuss how to fix a maintenance issue on a C-17 Globemaster engine during a maintenance check August 2, 2019. For the 305th AMXS, conducting maintenance is vital to ensure every C-17 is fit to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter)

Mobility Airmen and artillery Soldiers combine strengths
July 1, 2019
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Collin Cenci, 305th Air Mobility Wing loadmaster, instructs U.S. Army Spc. Christina Leighmanuell, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment launcher-driver, how to tie down a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System inside  a C-17 Globemaster III, at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, June 25, 2019. Aircrew from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, and Soldiers from Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, conducted a joint-force HIMARS Rapid Infiltration training exercise to efficiently perform precision long-range, total-force operations.

JBMDL Airmen remember WWII fallen in England
June 12, 2019
Chief Master Sgt. Brian Eastman, 305th Air Mobility Wing command chief, lays a ceremonial wreath at the Cambridge and Madingley American Cemetery during a Memorial Day event in Cambridge, England, May 27, 2019. The wreath, which honors the 305th Bomb Group that fought out of England in World War II, recognizes the heritage that the 305th AMW is built on today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter)

JBMDL Airmen honor World War II fallen
June 5, 2019
A reverend with the St. John the Baptist Chelveston Church in Chelveston, England, provides a religious service to include Airmen from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, May 26, 2019. The service, which payed respects to the 305th Bomb Group which has evolved into the 305th AMW, was a group of over 4,000 military members that fought in World War II to defend and attack against axis powers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter)

305th Maintenance Group

The 305th Maintenance Group (MXG), formerly the 305th Logistics Group, was activated on 1 October 2002. The 305 MXG provides Rapid Global Mobility consists of four squadrons with more than 1,700 Active Duty military members and civilians inspecting, repairing, generating, and launching 11 KC-46 and 13 C-17 aircraft currently assigned. Additionally, the Maintenance Group operates two of Air Mobility Command’s busiest aerial ports located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and at Baltimore International Airport. The Maintenance Group generates 24-hour strategic airlift, aerial refueling, and aerial port capability to facilitate the deployment and supply of Department of Defense, allied, and coalition forces supporting the full spectrum of combat, security, and humanitarian operations. They provide highly trained personnel and equipment to support safe, timely maintenance and port operations. The Maintenance Group’s Maintenance Operations flight ensures Air Mobility Command wide practices and techniques to maintain aircraft long-term health. The group has successfully deployed in-theater and provided home station support for numerous exercises and operations, including Operations NEW DAWN, SOUTHERN WATCH, NORTHERN WATCH, NOBLE EAGLE, IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, INHERENT RESOLVE, UNITED ASSISTANCE, FREEDOM SAHAYOGI HAAT, Deep Freeze and Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, ALLIES REFUGE and ALLIES WELCOME as well as recurring Presidential and Vice-Presidential support.
 
305th Maintenance Group fact sheet

305th Operations Group



The mission of the 305th Operations Group is to deploy worldwide from America's Eastern Gateway, to perform aerial refueling and airlift, in support of tactical, strategic, reconnaissance, transport, and bombardment forces in high-threat and chemical warfare environments. The group is comprised of the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron, 6th Airlift Squadron, 32nd Air Refueling Squadron, 911th Air Refueling Squadron, and the 305th Operations Support Squadron. The group flies the C-17 Globemaster III and KC-46A Pegasus in support of worldwide operations.

305th Operations Group fact sheet

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