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HUREX enhances preparedness for swift recovery
May 13, 2024 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – Members across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, recently participated in a deep-dive hurricane preparedness exercise from April 29-May 10... MORE

Members across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., participate in a deep-dive hurricane preparedness exercise, April 29-May 10, 2024. Participants in the Emergency Operations Center engaged in simulated exercises, discussions, and checklist evaluations to identify avenues for enhancing resilience against future hurricanes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox)

USASA Fort Dix: More than a century of premier training support
March 8, 2024 — Throughout its 117-year history, the mission of U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix, New Jersey, has remained steadfast: to provide unparalleled training support. The legacy of meeting training and readiness requirements is deeply ingrained in USASA Fort Dix's history... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 113th Infantry Regiment of the N.J. Army National Guard conduct squad level live-fire and maneuver exercises on Range 61 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 11, 2023. Training support at U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix is meticulously tailored across three domains: virtual, live and constructive. (U.S. Army photo by Steven Roussel)

JB MDL conducts AFFORGEN exercise: Jersey Dawn 23
December 12, 2023 — Members assigned to units from across Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst participated in the Air Force Force Generation exercise Jersey Dawn 23, a seven-day training event held Dec. 4-10, 2023... MORE

Members from the 87th Air Base Wing board a C-17 Globemaster III during Jersey Dawn 23 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Dec. 7, 2023. Members assigned to several units across the joint base participated in the exercise, a six-day joint training event from Dec. 4-9, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Thompson)

87th LRS Hosts Inaugural Cross-Utilization Course
August 3, 2023 — The 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron successfully created and hosted its inaugural Cross-Utilization Training course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., July 17-28, 2023. Instructors from the 87th LRS, 305th Aerial Port Squadron, and the 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 301 facilitated the Utilization Course which incorporated a comprehensive curriculum, combining classroom-based learning and hands-on training that can be utilized in a deployed environment. ... MORE

The course was developed to implement Air Force Force Generation principles and support operational concepts such as Agile Combat Employment through 10 days of intensive training. The collaboration between 87th LRS, 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 301, and 305th Air Mobility Wing personnel enabled the use of Multi-Capable Airmen Concepts by building their proficiency, knowledge, and comfort in different Air Force Specialty Codes.

305th MXS conducts final KC-10 inspection
April 11, 2023 — On Apr. 10, 2023, the 305th Maintenance Squadron conducted its final inspection of the KC-10 Extender, marking the end of an era for the 305th Air Mobility Wing’s legacy refueling tanker. For the inspection, maintenance personnel will spend a week conducting vigorous tests and observations, ensuring all components of the aircraft are functioning properly. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Mooney, 305th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a panel during the final KC-10 Extender inspection at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 10, 2023.

AMC command team sees lethality, resilience on display at 305th Air Mobility Wing
November 7, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, AMC command chief, and their spouses, visited the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., on Oct. 31 – Nov. 1, 2022... MORE

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, AMC command chief, pose for a photo with 305th Air Mobility Wing Airmen designated as star performers at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 1, 2022.

87th MDG implements AFFORGEN deployment model
October 20, 2022 — On Oct. 1, the 87th Medical Group at Joint Base MDL transitioned to a new deployment model, Air Force Force Generation, allowing them to demonstrate their overall ability to generate, deploy, and project rapid global mobility around the world. Under AFFORGEN, Airmen will train, deploy, and recover as cohesive warfighting units throughout a two-year readiness cycle... MORE

Christopher Carbone, Army Support Activity Medical Simulation Training Center course coordinator, left, gives a tour of the MSTC to U.S. Air Force Col. Col. Rudolph Cachuela, Air Mobility Command surgeon general, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 22, 2022.

Maj. Gen. Albert Miller visits the 305th AMW as director of the Aircrew Task Force
August 25, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Albert Miller visited the 305th Air Mobility wing as the director of the Aircraft Task Force to gain valuable feedback from Pilots, Airmen and Commanders on how to improve readiness, retention, and warfighting capabilities... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Albert Miller, Aircrew Task Force director, addresses pilots assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Aug. 25, 2022. Miller has amplified community outreach to aircrew members in the field through increased site visits. These visits provide a chance to have meaningful discussions with all aircrew members to capture operational, quality of life, and quality of service concerns to inform policy decisions.

U.S. Army Aviation Ramp MILCON Amplifies Readiness and Sustainment Capabilities
August 19, 2022 — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today for the Army Aviation Facility Project, a MILCON effort valued at 11.7 million dollars and made possible through the joint effort of ASA Fort Dix and the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Aircraft Group 49... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Mitchell Wisniewski, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander, and Army Support Activity Fort Dix commander, and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. James Van Zlike, Army Support Activity Fort Dix command sergeant major, cut a ribbon during the Army Support Activity Fort Dix Aviation Facility ribbon cutting ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst N.J. on Aug. 19, 2022. The Army Aviation Facility Project was a MILCON effort valued at 11.7 million dollars and made possible through the joint effort of ASA Fort Dix and the U.S. Marine Corps Marine Aircraft Group 49. The 2100 square foot building is host to an Army Ramp Management Area which provides a wide range of capabilities for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft such as the C-130, CH-47S, and UH-60S. The addition of the new Army Ramp will provide enhanced load out and aviation operation training capabilities, parking for Army aviation aircraft, refueling, troop movement and flight planning operations for approximately 216,000 people that use JB MDL to meet readiness requirements.

Gotham Warriors Project Joint Force Convergence with Annual Training
August 4, 2022 — During the month of July the U.S. Army 333rd Military Police Brigade from Farmingdale, New York, engaged in a large-scale training and development exercise at the Army Support Activity Fort Dix range complex and other Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst sites. Named Gotham Justice, this annual U.S. Army Reserve Command exercise focuses on detention operations and basic soldier skills such as weapons qualification and land navigation. ... MORE

A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 340th Military Police company simulates the in-processing of a detainee as part of a simulated exercise on Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst, N.J., July 30, 2022. Soldiers from the 333rd MP Brigade, 340th MP Battalion gathered here for Gotham Justice, a four-week exercise that trained, challenged and improved Soldiers’ primary skill sets and core MP competencies required in detention operations and security and mobility support operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)