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Lakehurst’s PHS&T Lab keeps military cargo moving safely, stored securely

Lab manager Michael Ruff using a piece of equipment in the PHS&T Lab at Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst. (U.S. Navy photo)

Nov. 28, 2023 - The PHS&T lab tests barrier packaging materials and re-usable containers used for shipping Navy repairables worldwide, from items as small as a deck of cards to as large as a full-sized aircraft...

305th AMW recognizes 3rd quarter award winners

Members from the 305th Air Mobility Wing are recognized during the third quarter awards at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 20, 2023. The winners of the quarterly awards are recognized for their outstanding performance and accomplishments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Simonne Barker)

Nov. 21, 2023 - Members from the 305th Air Mobility Wing were recognized during the third quarter awards at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 20, 2023. The winners are recognized for their outstanding performance and...

AFFORGEN-ready: JB MDL completes KC-46A Pegasus certification

A KC-46A Pegasus tanker assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., practices refueling operations on another KC-46A en route to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 21, 2023. This joint air interoperability exercise is the first-ever certification event for the KC-46 tankers assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Simonne Barker)

Nov. 3, 2023 - Roughly 120 service members and five KC-46A Pegasus tankers assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., participated in the first-ever certification event for the KC-46A Pegasus during Neptune Series exercise at...

Win as One: Warfighters Connect to Care

Warrior Connect tabs at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 31, 2023. The Warrior Connect Program is a peer-to-peer support and connectedness program, dedicated to maximizing the visibility of those who can link members with helping agencies and reducing the stigma of seeking help for JB MDL service members, Department of Defense civilians and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)

Nov. 3, 2023 - Picture it. Amidst the nonstop energy of an active flight line stands a dedicated Airman consumed in the demands of his duty, the chaos of jet engine roars and radio chatter mirroring the weight of his responsibilities. It's...

EOD Airmen bring innovation to a changing battlespace

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Tolley, explosive ordnance disposal technician from the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron, stands in front of an EOD workshop on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 10, 2023. The 87th CES/EOD implemented 3D printed training ordnance to rapidly adapt to new threats entering the battlespace and more accurately simulate activation feedback from the device. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

Oct. 31, 2023 - Airmen with the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit partnered with the Innovation Lab here to streamline the process of making more realistic training ordnance...

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DAF leaders emphasize adapting AI for warfighting success

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks at a panel regarding Artificial Intelligence at the Reagan National Defense Forum at Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 2, 2023. The Reagan National Defense Forum, celebrating “10 Years of Promoting Peace Through Strength,” brings together leaders from across the political spectrum and key stakeholders in the defense community. (Courtesy Photo)

Dec. 2, 2023 - Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall made it clear that the Air Force and Space Force are fully committed — and pushing hard — to develop and deploy artificial intelligence as a key element in meeting security challenges posed...

Gaining Altitude: December 2023 Promotions

The 908th Airlift Wing Promotions Graphic is designed to accompany a monthly wing promotions article. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Juliana Todd)

Dec. 2, 2023 - The 908th Airlift Wing congratulates the following members who promoted recently...

Roldan assumes command of 403rd Force Support Squadron

Lt. Col. Lisa Breal, 403rd Mission Support Group Commander, passed the 403rd Force Support Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Norberto Roldan, 403rd FSS commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Dec. 2, 2023. Roldan enlisted in the Air Force in 1989 and later commissioned in 2004. Throughout his three-decade career, Roldan has held roles in numerous fields such as personnel, plans, strategic initiatives and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

Dec. 2, 2023 - Lt. Col. Lisa Breal, 403rd Mission Support Group Commander, Lt. Col. Norberto Roldan, 403rd Force Support Squadron commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Latoya Patterson, 403rd FSS senior enlisted leader, listen during an...

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Sharing History

Stuart Lockhart, 305th Air Mobility Wing historian, and Senior Airman Nicholas Cammaroto, 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, share conversation over a history display in the 305th AMW headquarters, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 21, 2023. Cammaroto contributed to the display by loaning a grouping of artifacts from his private collection. The grouping on-loan consists of uniform service items from U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Cletus “Jack” Ringsred, 305th Bombardment Group, who flew 35 combat missions against enemy forces in 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox)

Aug. 21, 2023 - Senior Airman Nicholas Cammaroto, 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, contributed to a 305th Air Mobility Wing history display by loaning a grouping of artifacts from his private collection, that went on display July...

Bonded through Bone Marrow

A nameplate for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Johnathan Ferguson, 305th Air Mobility Wing quality assurance inspector, is displayed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Nov. 22, 2022. Ferguson is one of over one million registered bone marrow donors through the Department of Defense’s Salute to Life program. This year he met with the recipient of a donation he made in 2012 that allowed the patient to achieve remission of leukemia.

Nov. 30, 2022 - National Bone Marrow Awareness Month is observed every November to honor the people who donate their stem cells and bone marrow, which help give patients a second chance at life...

Baron's blouse makes history

Airman First Class Nicholas Baron, 305th Air Mobility Wing Loadmaster, officially donates his blouse and delivers it to Stuart Lockhart, 305th Air Mobility Wing Historian, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 12, 2021. The blouse was the most requested item asked for to serve as documentation for Operation Allies Refuge. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sergeant Shay Stuart)

Oct. 18, 2021 - It was an image that captured the hearts of millions; a young Afghan child, sleeping on the floor of a crowded C-17 Globemaster III, tucked beneath an OCP top for warmth.The blouse belonged to none other than Airman First...

Can Do Wing historian receives AF level award

Oct. 14, 2021 - With a background as a Naval Academy history major and a 21-year career as a commissioned infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, it is no surprise that military history is ingrained in the 305th Air Mobility Wing’s...

Suicide Prevention in the Military, from Taboo to Timely

U.S. Air Force Col. Michele Lo Bianco, 305th Air Mobility Wing Operations commander, displays her box of remembrance. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. More than 1.7 million Veterans received treatment in a VA mental health specialty program annually.

Sept. 22, 2021 - Suicide prevention is a year-round effort. As September is Suicide Prevention Month, now is a time to reach out to others while also taking the time to look within...

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