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First ever: Artificial intelligence used for AMC Flight Commander Course
October 2, 2019 — Instructors from the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Flight Commander Course incorporated Air University’s live simulation – Mixed Reality Leadership Exercise into the class for the first time in Air Mobility Command, Sept. 27 on Joint Base MDL... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Hoffecker, 204th Intelligence Squadron flight commander, listens to an artificial intelligence presentation during a live simulation – mixing reality leadership experience during a Flight Commander Course on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 27, 2019. The AI provided information based on the students’ responses which gives students a more realistic practice to complex interpersonal skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

Jet engine mechanics power aircraft into skies
August 6, 2019 — Airmen from the 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, discuss how to fix a maintenance issue on a C-17 Globemaster engine during a maintenance check August 2, 2019. For the 305th AMXS, conducting maintenance is vital to ensure every C-17 is fit to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by... MORE

Airmen from the 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, discuss how to fix a maintenance issue on a C-17 Globemaster engine during a maintenance check August 2, 2019. For the 305th AMXS, conducting maintenance is vital to ensure every C-17 is fit to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter)

Air Mobility Command wins Sadler Cup in first Defender Challenge in 14 years
September 19, 2018 — Air Mobility Command’s team earned first place for dismounted operations at the 2018 Defender Challenge, which commenced Sept. 11 with a ceremony to remember Sept. 11, 2001 here. For the first time since 2004, 14 Security Forces teams from each Air Force major commands, Air National Guard, Air Force District of Washington, and nations Great Britain... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luciano Rosano, 421st Security Forces Squadron combat training instructor, fires an m9 pistol during weapons training during preparation for representing Air Mobility Command in the 2018 Defender Challenge on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 4, 2018. Rosano qualified to be a part of the AMC team for the challenge by running a six-mile run while carrying 25-35 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ariel Owings)

Services bring mission into perSPEKtive
August 24, 2018 — The 87th Force Support Squadron conducted a Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen training exercise during a home station readiness training here, August 17.The SPEK is a mobile kitchen that can be setup within two hours by eight people, powered by a two kilowatt generator and used in a deployed, underdeveloped environment.“This is the type of setup... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Dalian Washington, 87th Mission Support Group commander, receives a portion of unit group rations during a Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen training exercise on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 17, 2018. The Airmen setup the SPEK to simulate a deployed environment and learn what to expect and how to handle situations if they get deployed.