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Mobility Guardian 2021: AMC debuts first large-scale virtual command center
May 25, 2021 — Air Mobility Command premiered a proof-of-concept for a next-generation all-domain command and control platform during Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021, May 25, 2021... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lee Bostson, 621st Contingency Response Group contingency location team lead, tests a new virtual reality system during Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, May 17, 2021. Mobility Guardian 2021 includes Air Mobility Command’s first large-scale training on Agile Combat Employment and Advanced Battle Management System through use of Tactical Data Link. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lawrence Sena)

Wing names chief innovation officer to keep up with modernization demand
June 30, 2020 — In an effort to keep up with the demand for innovation, leadership at the 621st Contingency Response Wing recently created a new position to assist the development of innovative ideas and continued process improvement. “Innovation is not a nicety. It’s a necessity,” said Lt. Col. Lindsey Bauer, the newly appointed 621st CRW chief innovation officer... MORE

Joint Base MDL to partner with AeroDefense to strengthen drone deterrence
June 4, 2020 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., will partner with AeroDefense, a local business specializing in tracking technology and drone detection, to produce a system to track drones across the installation as well as pinpoint perpetrators who fly them... MORE

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Brig. Gen. Richard Gibbs shares innovation in new position
November 18, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Richard W. Gibbs, Air Mobility Command Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection director, visited multiple units at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1... MORE

1st Lt. David Whitfield, 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Air Mobility Unit officer in charge, showcases the flight line layout to Brig. Gen. Richard W. Gibbs, Air Mobility Command, Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection director, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 31, 2019. Whitfield discussed the plans to replace unserviceable hangars as well as where the new hangar will be located to hold the incoming KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

NAVAIR Sustainment Group honors ‘Father of Logistics’ during annual awards ceremony
August 14, 2019 — The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Sustainment Group recognized members of its workforce during a ceremony on the Lakehurst side of base July 31 for their innovation and dedication to supporting the fleet. The 19th Annual Michael G. Simodejka Awards continued the tradition of honoring Michael G. Simodejka, the father of the NAVAIR logistics community and first civilian director of Logistics for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD). ... MORE

Jeff Blackstock (center) receives the 2019 Michael G. Simodejka Outstanding Sustainment/Logistics Manager of the Year award from Thomas Rudowsky (right), NAVAIR Sustainment director, and Pat Simodejka (left), widow of the late Michael Simodejka, during a ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey July 31. (U.S. Navy photo by Sherry Jacob)