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305th MXG passes guidon to new commander

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  • By Airman 1st Class Bryan Swink
  • Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --  The 305th Maintenance Group held a change of command ceremony here June 15.
The 305th Air Mobility Wing Commander, Col. Scott F. Smith welcomed Col. Charles W. Hill, 305th MXG incoming commander, to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

"Hill has established a superior reputation across five commands, flightlines of fighters and those of heavies, across operational and training environments and between several challenging staff assignments," said Smith. "He has a tremendous history of first-rate performances recognized by his supervisors."

Hill served in numerous assignments in the aircraft maintenance and logistics career fields spanning a variety of locations and echelons. He is now returning to JB MDL for the second time in his career. He was previously a squadron commander with the 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

"I am honored and very humbled to return to the 305th MXG as your commander. I'm looking forward to this exciting opportunity to take command of this fine group of logistics and maintenance professionals," said Hill. "Weber will be a tough act to follow."

Hill is replacing Col. James M. Weber, 305th MXG outgoing commander, who first took command of the group April 11, 2008.

Weber led aircraft maintainers and aerial porters supporting KC-10 Extender and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and port operations as the 305th MXG commander.

"The 305th MXG is gaining a great commander in Hill," said Weber. "He's been recognized for promotion ahead of his peers and a graduate of one of the most sought-after and highly-selective schools in our nation, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He's relentless when challenging the status quo."

The 305th MXG consists of five squadrons with more than 1,200 active-duty military members and civilians working hand-in-hand inspecting, securing, repairing and launching 32 assigned KC-10A and 15 C-17 aircraft. These aircraft move people, valuable supplies and provide air-fueling capability in support of Global Reach for America. The group coordinates and controls scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance to ensure unit readiness for 47 assigned and transient aircraft.

"Today we celebrate the continuity of maintenance leadership in the passing of command authority and at the same time witness the final official ceremony of a phenomenal leader's active-duty career," said Smith.