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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

Radiant Phoenix takes flight on Joint Base MDL
February 17, 2023 — Personnel assigned to the 305th Maintenance Squadron, 87th Operational Medical Response Squadron, and Office of Emergency Management participated in a four-day training exercise to learn and practice radiological contamination detection and decontamination safety techniques on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., on Feb. 16, 2023... MORE

305th MXS becomes fully-qualified with KC-46
February 10, 2023 — The team leading the jack and swing training cut 50% off of the standard for major inspection times. Fuselage jacking and landing gear retraction qualifications were the last major task for the squadron to become fully capable, making the 305th MXS the first fully-capable KC-46 maintenance squadron on the U.S. East Coast region... MORE

Through the Fire and Flame: Airman awarded Airman’s Medal for heroic actions
January 10, 2023 — In the heat of the summer of July 2021, a black delivery van crashed into an 18-wheeler on Interstate 295 and erupted in flames. The van then swerved into a guard rail and the driver slumped unconscious into the passenger seat. The airbags deployed and the fire grew, spreading to the nearby shrubbery. Just a few car lengths behind the chaos was Master Sgt. Christopher Isler, who joined the Air Force in June of 2006. One of the Air Force’s core values is Service Before Self, and while he didn’t know it at the time, Ishler became the walking epitome of it on that July day. ... MORE

305th Maintenance Squadron validates new KC-46 capability
August 28, 2022 — Crew Chiefs in the Wheel and Tire Section of the 305 Maintenance Squadron are validating their local ability to breakdown and build-up tire assemblies for the KC-46's main landing gear and nose landing gear... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Colton Corder, 305th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a wheel inspection at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Aug. 26, 2022. Crew Chiefs in the Wheel and Tire Section of 305 MXS are validating their local ability to breakdown and build-up tire assemblies for the KC-46's main landing gear and nose landing gear. At the beginning of August 2022, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center authorized Main Operating Bases to stand up organic tire change capability. A four member team consisting of Crew Chiefs, Sheet Metal, and Nondestructive Inspection went to Altus Air Force Base for initial training and familiarization. By validating local ability to breakdown and build-up tire assemblies for the KC-46, the 305th MXS brings a new capability to JB MDL and will be able to improve support for the KC-46 throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

Gary Goldman recognized for 50 years of service
March 10, 2022 — Gary Goldman, 305th Maintenance Squadron electronic measurement equipment mechanic, was recognized with a 50 Year Length of Service Award and Federal Service Pin on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Mar. 10, 2022... MORE

Gary Goldman accepts 50 Year Length of Service Awards and Federal Service Pin

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 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