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
305th AMW Wing Photos 2023
May 10, 2023
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing pose for a flight line photo on 10 May, 2023 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The 305th AMW extends America's global reach by generating, mobilizing and deploying KC-10 Extenders and C-17 Globemaster III’s to conduct strategic airlift and air refueling missions worldwide. In November 2021, the wing began transitioning to the new KC-46A 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.
305th MXG hosts annual Knucklebuster Awards Banquet
May 8, 2023
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst attend the Knucklebuster award banquet on 6 May, 2023 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The Knucklebuster award banquet is an annual Air Force-wide event that recognizes the maintenance career field's best maintainers and leaders. Open to families, the banquet also functions as a social event where various forms of official military uniforms both past and present, are allowed to be worn.
305th OSS says ‘Can Do’ to advancing Global Air Superiority
April 28, 2023
The Symposium enabled Airmen to communicate with their respective Functional Managers to solve complex issues affecting their multifaceted aviation support mission sets.
From Egypt to New Egypt, One Airman's Pursuit of Happiness and the American Dream
April 21, 2023
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marian Tawfik, 305th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation specialist, in-processes travelers at the 305th APS Passenger Terminal on 19 April, 2023, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Tawfik, an immigrant from Minya, Egypt, won a work Visa through the U.S. Embassy lottery and eventually attained her citizenship in the United States.
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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