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  • 'John Burn 49 – Cleared for takeoff'

    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.”

  • Introduction of HERC trainer at JB MDL

    The introduction of this state-of-the-art training platform marks a pivotal moment for JB MDL’s enhancement of operational readiness and underscores the commitment to excellence within the ranks.

  • Restoring jets through fabrication and grit

    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

  • AFFORGEN-ready: JB MDL completes KC-46A Pegasus certification

    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.

  • JB MDL hosts KC-46 Familiarization Training

    87th Security Forces Airmen stand outside a KC-46 Pegasus following familiarization training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 26, 2021. The 3-day training allowed SFS to receive an in-person look at the airframe and a chance to plan for safety procedures in the future. (U.S. Air Force

  • Success follows Fort Sill joint training exercise

    Airmen with the 6th Airlift Squadron assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey and Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment assigned to Fort Sill, Oklahoma conducted an air-ground joint training exercise on Fort Sill Nov. 5.

  • Aircraft Structural Maintenance create parts to keep aircraft flying

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Armani Everson, 305th Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight aircraft structural maintenance journeymen, cuts into a piece of titanium used for aircrafts on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 16, 2019. Utilizing various methods, aircraft structural

  • The 87th CES fire department proves to be the best

    The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department won the 2018 Department of Defense Annual Fire and Emergency Services Award for being the best large fire department.            This award is given to departments with outstanding contributions to the installation, ensuring its community has a safe