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  • Team improves C-17 engine change process

    Personnel from the 305th Air Mobility Wing began an initiative to streamline C-17 Globemaster III engine changes, July 27, here. The unit kicked off the continuous process improvement initiative, scheduled to begin Sept. 18-22 with a charter signing event. The initiative was brought on because of

  • Flying crew chiefs enable Global Reach during Talisman Sabre 17

    Flying crew chiefs accompanied a fleet of three KC-10 Extender aircraft from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to Wake Island in support of Talisman Sabre 17, July 12.   The Global Reach portion of Talisman Sabre 17 saw refueling aircraft from Travis Air Force Base and Joint Base

  • JB MDL Airmen bring Ultimate Reach to Talisman Sabre 17

    Three KC-10 Extenders from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, departed to the Pacific to provide Global Reach support for Operation Talisman Sabre 17 on July 9. The ultimate destination for the refueling aircraft is Wake Island, a small atoll in the western Pacific Ocean. From Wake

  • 32d ARS celebrates milestone

    The 32d Air Refueling Squadron, 305th Air Mobility Wing, marked its 100 year anniversary with a ceremony, here June 30, 2017.Starting as the 32d Aero Squadron during World War I, the 32d has been involved in every major conflict the United States has been involved in.“The story of the 32d can be

  • Joint Base MDL welcomes new wing commander

    Col. Frederick D. Thaden relinquished command of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing to Col. Neil R. Richardson during a ceremony here, June 19.   Maj. Gen. Christopher Bence, United States Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, oversaw the proceedings and the traditional

  • MDL Airmen provide logistical support for operations overseas

    Airmen of the 305th Aerial Port Squadron enable the mission essential function of logistical support for servicemembers and their families throughout the world.   The port is accountable for the careful packaging and handling of cargo consisting of furniture, base building supplies, weapons,

  • CAN DO wing supports international exercise

    Tankers from 305th Air Mobility Wing recently provided air refueling support to fighter squadrons from the United States, United Kingdom and France during the 2017 Tri-Lateral exercise April 10 – 28.  Directed by the Air Force Chief of Staff, the exercise was meant to test the 5th generation of

  • 305th AMW Airmen attend memorial ceremony in England

    The skies over Chelveston, U.K. were darkened every morning in the early 1940's with thousands of B-17 Flying Fortresses taking off heading toward war with the Nazi’s. Seventy-five years ago the 305th Bombardment Group started work out of a small grass airfield in the countryside of England. Their

  • Honorary commanders participate in flyaway tour to Colorado

    Honorary commanders from across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst had an opportunity to see Peterson Air Force base, Schriever Air Force base and the United States Air Force Academy during their tour of military installations in Colorado, May 4 and 5, 2017. Honorary commanders are key civil leaders

  • 305th MXS maintainers ensure aircraft integrity

    The 305th Air Mobility Wing’s C-17 Globemaster III fleet at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst delivers Rapid Global Mobility to the U.S. and its allies throughout the world.Constant support of missions can take a heavy toll on the aircraft. Fortunately, servicemembers with the 305th Maintenance