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‘CanDo’ maintainers set the standard for excellence
March 25, 2024 — The 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was awarded the 2023 Maintenance Effectiveness Award in the Small Aircraft Maintenance Unit category, recognizing this ‘CanDo’ squadron as one of the Air Force’s top-performing maintenance units... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Smith, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, presses the engine starter switch on a C-17A Globemaster III at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 14, 2024. The 305th AMXS was awarded the Maintenance Effectiveness Award in the Small Aircraft Maintenance Unit category, recognizing the squadron as one of the Air Force’s top-performing maintenance units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Simonne Barker)

TAC enhances Mobility Airmen's warfighting capabilities
February 20, 2024 — Airmen assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing’s 6th Airlift Squadron collaborated with units from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, during the Tactics Advancement Course (TAC), Feb. 7-8. TAC allows aircraft maintainers to gain experience with aircraft they do not commonly work with, expanding their toolkit for more versatility in future operations... MORE

Two C-17 Globemaster IIIs’ trade leading and following positions within their flight path during the Tactics Advancement Course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 7, 2024. Airmen assigned to the 6th Airlift Squadron loaded cargo onto the C-17 in order to provide support for the F-22 Raptors at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. The advancements course postures Air Mobility Command Airmen to execute agile operations on a global scale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

Train New, Work Smart
July 15, 2021 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is home to a variety of teams, all with different missions. One such team is the Infinity Spark Innovation Lab, a center for service members to explore ideas, gain resources and support to improve their work centers and career fields. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Bable, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated communications navigation system craftsman, worked with the Innovation Lab to realize one of his concepts; to bring technology to the forefront of training, and to give Airmen more confidence operating mission essential systems... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Devin Bable, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated communications navigation system craftsman, pitches his avionics training simulation to Airmen at the Infinity Spark Innovation Lab

Get to Know You: U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams, Joint Base and 87th Air Base Wing Commander
June 30, 2021 — On Jun. 16, 2021, U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams assumed command of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the 87th Air Base Wing. Adams shared his past experiences, vision, and feelings on rejoining the Joint Base community. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander and 87th Air Base Wing commander, poses for a photo. On his desk lay papers, a football, and Citadel football helmet.

Joint Base MDL celebrates 10-year anniversary
October 4, 2019 — Service members, civic leaders, and senior leaders hosted a 10-year anniversary of the nation’s only tri-service installation with the Celebration of the Decennium at Doughboy Field on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 1. The celebration consisted of a re-dedication ceremony, static displays and a groundbreaking for the future site of the installation’s Decennium Time Capsule... MORE

Medical Soldiers compete in Best Warrior Competition
February 25, 2019 — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Public Health Command came to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to compete in the Atlantic Best Warrior competition Feb. 10 -13. The Soldiers took part in a wide variety of tasks, testing their skills as warriors in order to represent not only their command, but themselves. “The candidates competed in 12 different events... MORE

6th Airlift Squadron presidential mission
December 20, 2018 — U.S. Marines unload from a C-17 Globemaster III at West Palm Beach, Florida, Nov. 17, 2018. The 6th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, transported the aircraft for the president. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Briana Cespedes) MORE