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Joint Warfighters Explode into the Indo-Pacific Theater
July 11, 2024 — The 'Can Do’ Wing and members from the 87th Air Base Wing displayed their Explodeo capabilities during the Valiant Shield exercise, June 5-18, 2024, integrating secure beyond line of sight and line of sight connectivity capabilities to maneuver the joint force in a contested, degraded, or denied information environment. Valiant Shield allows Air Mobility Command and joint forces to practice their ability to receive timely and relevant intelligence data to make decisions and enable dynamic mission generation and execution. The Indo-Pacific-based exercise enables our warfighters to engage opposing forces in the air, land, sea, space as well as cyberspace. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Matthew Eggert, 6th Airlift Squadron commander, left, and Maj. Andrew Quallio, 6AS C-17 Globemaster III pilot, right, pilot a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III alongside USAF, U.S. Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft in a formation over the Pacific Ocean in support of Valiant Shield 2024, June 7, 2024. Exercises such as Valiant Shield allow the Indo-Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the Joint Force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keegan Putman)

All-Electric Fixed-Wing Offloads Cargo at JB MDL
July 11, 2024 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst played a vital role in a historic first cargo flight as part of a demonstration of the ALIA CTOL battery-powered fixed-wing aircraft, July 9, 2024. The National Aerospace Research and Technology Park (NARTP) in Atlantic City tested the aircraft’s cargo usage by flying a lap pattern from Atlantic City, Dover AFB, and JB MDL... MORE

BETA Technologies prototype ALIA CTOL battery-powered fixed-wing aircraft prepares for takeoff at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ

Warriors recruiting warriors: Alaska Outreach
June 14, 2024 — The Alaska Outreach event supports Air Mobility Command’s “Warriors Recruiting Warriors” initiative and marks a significant step in recognizing the unique skills and perspectives that Alaska Native communities can bring to the military... MORE

Alaska Military Youth Academy cadets speak with U.S. Air Force recruiters during Air Mobility Command’s Alaska Outreach event at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 15, 2024. Total Force Airmen spanning various career specialties engaged with local students showcasing STEM opportunities, the Air Force mission and discussed overcoming barriers to military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

'John Burn 49 – Cleared for takeoff'
June 7, 2024 — On May 22, 2024, U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 305th Air Mobility Wing embarked on a heritage journey aboard a KC-46 Pegasus – a unique mission with the callsign “John Burn 49.”... MORE

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, commander of Air Mobility Command, Col. William Soto, 305th Air Mobility Wing deputy commander, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Schmoyer, 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, prepare to lay commemorative wreaths in honor of the 305th Bombardment Group fallen Airmen during the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Cambridge American Cemetery, England, May 27, 2024. The 305th AMW hosted its heritage trip for the third consecutive year to learn about its forebearer, the 305th BG, who was crucial to the nation’s triumph against Nazi Germany in World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Alexis Kula)

‘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)

AFFORGEN-ready: JB MDL completes KC-46A Pegasus certification
November 3, 2023 — Roughly 120 service members and five KC-46A Pegasus tankers assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., participated in the first-ever certification event for the KC-46A Pegasus during Neptune Series exercise at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 21-Nov. 2... MORE

A KC-46A Pegasus tanker assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., practices refueling operations on another KC-46A en route to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 21, 2023. This joint air interoperability exercise is the first-ever certification event for the KC-46 tankers assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Simonne Barker)

514th AMW represent JB MDL at RED FLAG-Alaska
August 25, 2023 — Airmen from the 514th Air Mobility Wing perform maintenance actions during RED FLAG-Alaska, which is the Pacific Air Forces premier field training exercise for U.S. forces and their partner and allies. The exercise provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. The 514th AMW and 305th AMW are in a “classic association,” as the aircraft are owned by an active-duty unit while being flown and maintained by a reserve unit... MORE

RED FLAG-Alaska is a series of field training exercises for U.S. forces.

305th MXG hosts annual Knucklebuster Awards Banquet
May 8, 2023 — The 305th Maintenance Group hosted the 2023 Knucklebuster Award banquet for both active duty and Air Force Reserve members with the 514th Air Mobility Wing on 5 May, 2023, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst attend the Knucklebuster award banquet on 6 May, 2023 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The Knucklebuster award banquet is an annual Air Force-wide event that recognizes the maintenance career field's best maintainers and leaders. Open to families, the banquet also functions as a social event where various forms of official military uniforms both past and present, are allowed to be worn.

25th Aerial Port Squadron is Ready Now!
March 21, 2023 — The 908th Airlift Wing’s 25th Aerial Port Squadron has been creating new ways to train their Airmen over the past year. From procuring equipment to entire aircraft, 25 APS is busy ensuring their Airmen have the tools necessary for the training and development to stay mission ready... MORE