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Restoring jets through fabrication and grit
February 21, 2024 — In the fast-paced world of aviation maintenance, where each repair poses a unique puzzle, adaptability and teamwork are essential. When a C-17 Globemaster III encountered unexpected damage and was stranded at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, it was more than a setback—it was a test of skill and determination for a select group of technicians... MORE

Airman 1st Class Gavin Remp, 305th Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance journeyman assesses damage to a C-17 Globemaster III panel at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb 15, 2024. Maintainers from the 305th MXS completed a five-month fabrication project for a damaged C-17, reaffirming Air Mobility Command’s strategic advance and rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Alexis Kula)

Generating Airpower: Maintenance's Last Line of Defense
April 5, 2023 — Aircraft metal technology Airmen are responsible for repairing, replacing, or creating parts for aircraft structures and ground equipment. Using a variety of tools, they ensure that the total force is fully equipped with sheet metal parts that meet and exceed mission demands... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryce Harris inspects a metal project

Generating Airpower: I spy with NDI
March 8, 2023 — The Airmen of the 305th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection flight play a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of aircraft and ground equipment at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J... MORE

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

305th AMXS gains Airmen, expands knowledge
April 16, 2021 — The 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron welcomed 47 Airmen from the 305th Maintenance Squadron to save time during C-17 Globemaster III home station check inspections and expand the knowledge of flightline maintainers... MORE

Photo of Airmen putting on a squadron patch.

Talking about your generation: 305th AMW hosts generation exercise
March 31, 2021 — The 305th Air Mobility Wing hosted a 2-day generation exercise to assess Airmen’s ability to quickly and effectively perform aircraft maintenance and launch aircraft. The maintainers launched 10 aircraft during the 48-hour simulated operation and performed more than 6 hours of maintenance on each aircraft... MORE

Photo of an Airman marshalling a KC-10 Extender.

305th MXS trains battle-ready Airmen
March 23, 2021 — The 305th Maintenance Squadron partnered with an instructor from Hill Air Force Base, Utah to host the first Aircraft Battle Damage Evaluator course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, March 15-19. The ABDE course equipped eight students with knowledge to make quick repairs, efficiently recover a downed or damaged weapon system and generate mission-ready aircraft... MORE

Photo of an Airman drilling holes into a sheet metal patch.

305th MXS simulates chemical warfare operations
February 23, 2021 — The 305th MXS conducted sheet metal task qualification training to simulate chemical warfare operations in mission oriented protective posture gear... MORE

Photo of an Airman performing task qualification training