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305th Air Mobility Wing

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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 Air Mobility Wing History

305th AMW Leadership

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

The End of an Era
June 22, 2023 — The 305th and 514th Air Mobility Wings bid farewell to KC-10 tail number 84-0188 on June 21 and 22, 2023, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The farewell ceremonies commemorated the 33-year legacy of the KC-10 and marked the ending of the KC-10 fleet for the joint base... MORE

The retirement of the final KC-10 Extender represents a transition toward a more modern and advanced Total Force tanker enterprise within the United States Air Force. Select portions of the legacy tanker fleet were gradually divested, which allowed for the recapitalization of the aging tanker fleet, while also maintaining its aerial refueling capability and capacity for the warfighter.

305th AMW SERE Operations conducts Water Survival Preparation
June 21, 2023 — Airmen assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing conducted a Water Survival Preparation Course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 7 June, 2023. Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape is an established career field dedicated to increasing survivability of personnel when isolated in remote or hostile locations. SERE Specialists are generally assigned to bases with flying squadrons, and work to keep the aircrew qualified and mission ready... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing’s Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Operations, pose for a photo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 15 June, 2023. The 305th SERE Operations Team won the 2022 AMC SERE Specialist, Trailblazer and Program of the year awards. Additionally, the team recently partnered with Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, N.J., to provide aircrew with realistic scenarios where flight crews must work together in order to survive a potential aircraft crash in the ocean. Exercises like this help build interoperability and standardized training capabilities throughout different service branches and our allied partners.

305th AMW Can Do Airmen attend Chelveston heritage trip
June 2, 2023 — The 305th Air Mobility Wing traveled to Chelveston, England for the second consecutive year May 25-29... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 305th Air Mobility Wing pose for a photo.

JB MDL brings back 'Power in the Pines' after Five-Year Hiatus
May 23, 2023 — After a five-year hiatus, Power in the Pines returned with the 2023 Air and Space Open House at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J from 20 - 21 May. The ASOH is the largest public event held at JB MDL, showcasing air superiority from both the ground and sky. The flight line also displayed a variety of aircraft and vehicles from many services of the military, as well as their guard and reserve components... MORE

Power in the Pines returned after a five-year hiatus with the Air and Space Open House from 19-21 May, 2023, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The ASOH is the largest public event held at JB MDL, showcasing air superiority from both the ground and sky. The flight line also displayed a variety of aircraft from many services of the military, as well as their guard and reserve components. These visuals served as a representation of JB MDL’s commitment to working with Joint Partners daily to support our national defense, and to thank the local community for its continued support.

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