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Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

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Shaping a new Airman identity through drone integration

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Brown, 621st Contingency Response Squadron security forces, prepares to launch a small unmanned aircraft systems vehicle at Joint Base-McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 20, 2024. The sUAS program at JB MDL is designed to equip every Airman with basic drone operational training, fostering a deeper understanding of the technology and its potential impact on modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Shaping a new Airman identity through drone integration

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Bean Beanblossom, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares to launch a small unmanned aircraft systems vehicle at Joint Base-McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 20, 2024. The sUAS program at JB MDL is designed to equip every Airman with basic drone operational training, fostering a deeper understanding of the technology and its potential impact on modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Shaping a new Airman identity through drone integration

A Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems vehicle assigned to the 87th Civil Engineer Group, hovers midair at Joint Base-McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 20, 2024. The sUAS program at JB MDL is designed to equip every Airman with basic drone operational training, fostering a deeper understanding of the technology and its potential impact on modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Shaping a new Airman identity through drone integration

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ilka Miranda-Miranda, 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron administration, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Anderson, 787 Civil Engineer Squadron engineering section chief, prepare to launch a small unmanned aircraft systems vehicle at Joint Base-McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 20, 2024. The sUAS program at JB MDL is designed to equip every Airman with basic drone operational training, fostering a deeper understanding of the technology and its potential impact on modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Shaping a new Airman identity through drone integration

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ilka Miranda-Miranda, 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron administration, prepares to launch a small unmanned aircraft systems vehicle at Joint Base-McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 20, 2024. The sUAS program at JB MDL is designed to equip every Airman with basic drone operational training, fostering a deeper understanding of the technology and its potential impact on modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Shaping a new Airman identity through drone integration

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Gerry, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, pilots a small unmanned aircraft systems vehicle exercise at Joint Base-McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 20, 2024. The sUAS program at JB MDL is designed to equip every Airman with basic drone operational training, fostering a deeper understanding of the technology and its potential impact on modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton visits 30th AMW, JB MDL

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Blount (right), 18th Air Force command chief, addresses Airmen assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing during an all-call at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 16, 2025. During the all-call, Blount and Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton (second from left), 18th Air Force commander, discussed the future of the Air Force, Air Force Force Generation and strengthening Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)

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Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton visits 30th AMW, JB MDL

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Blount, 18th Air Force command chief, receive a brief during an immersion tour of Sean’s Room at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 16, 2025. Sean’s Room provides a safe, peer-to-peer environment for JB MDL personnel to receive confidential mental health support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)

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Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton visits 30th AMW, JB MDL

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ian Conners (second from left), 305th Air Mobility Wing KC-46 Pegasus avionics journeyman briefs Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton (second from right), 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Blount (far right), 18th Air Force command chief, on the role of the Mission Enhancement Cell at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 17, 2025. The Mission Enhancement Cell continually works to research emerging technology to enhance capabilities and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)

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Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton visits 30th AMW, JB MDL

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Dorris (left), 305th Aerial Port Squadron special handling specialist, briefs Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton (left), 18th Air Force commander at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 16, 2025. During Bolton’s and Blount’s visit to JB MDL, they were briefed on the Deployable Automated Cargo Measuring System, the fabrication flight and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)

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Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton visits 30th AMW, JB MDL

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Downing (right), 6th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III aircraft loadmaster, briefs Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton (left), 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Blount (center), 18th Air Force command chief, on the expeditionary mission planning cell (EMPC) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 16, 2025. The EMPC is a specialized team that focuses on mission-specific preparation and execution. Bolton and Blount spent the day meeting with “Can Do” Airmen to learn more about their advancements within the 305th Air Mobility Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)

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Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton visits 30th AMW, JB MDL

Members of the 305th Air Mobility Wing attend an all-call hosted by U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Blount, 18th Air Force command chief at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 16, 2025. During the all-call, Bolton and Blount discussed the future of the Air Force, Air Force Force Generation and strengthening Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)

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OHB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Maurer, 87th Explosive Ordnance Disposal section chief and Senior Airman Alexander Evans, 87th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team member walk to the water plant to safely disarm a fabricated ordnance during Operation Honey Badger (OHB) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 8, 2025. OHB is an exercise organized by the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron to prepare Airmen for real-world situations and promote mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luisa E. Dugan)

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OHB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Derrick Downey, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron operations manager, pilots a drone to survey the water plant during Operation Honey Badger (OHB) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 8, 2025. OHB is an exercise organized by the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron to prepare Airmen for real-world situations and promote mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luisa E. Dugan)

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OHB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Shupe and Senior Airman Joshua Talijan 87th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, respond to a simulated fire during Operation Honey Badger (OHB) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 8, 2025. OHB is an exercise organized by the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron to prepare Airmen for real-world situations and promote mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luisa E. Dugan)

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OHB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Shupe and Senior Airman Joshua Talijan, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, don their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as they prepare to respond to a simulated fire during Operation Honey Badger (OHB) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 8, 2025. OHB is an exercise organized by the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron to prepare Airmen for real-world situations and promote mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luisa E. Dugan)

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OHB

U.S. Air Force officer Damian Johnson, 87th Security Forces Squadron police officer, uses a drone buster to hold a drone in place during Operation Honey Badger (OHB) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 7, 2025. OHB is an exercise organized by the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron to prepare Airmen for real-world situations and promote mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luisa E. Dugan)

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OHB

An 87th Security Forces Squadron police car responds to a drone sighting during Operation Honey Badger (OHB) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 7, 2025. OHB is an exercise organized by the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron to prepare Airmen for real-world situations and promote mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luisa E. Dugan)

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OHB

87th Medical Group and 87th Security Forces Squadron members perform CPR on a mannequin that posing as a victim of electric shock during Operation Honey Badger (OHB) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. April 9, 2025. OHB is an exercise organized by the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron to prepare Airmen for real-world situations and promote mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luisa E. Dugan)

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Chemical ordnance in your neighborhood? Call CARA

Ryan Petrovic, recitation response escort assigned to the U.S. Army’s 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Analytical and Remediation Activity (CARA), is assisted out of his hazardous materials suit at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 14, 2025. The CARA recitation response team was tasked to remove an unexploded MK II 75mm projectile with potential chemical components that was discovered at JB MDL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

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