June 10, 2024 305th Airmen continue to provide Ukraine High Priority Security Assistance As the conflict persists in Ukraine, the 305th Air Mobility Wing continues to meet the challenges, providing security assistance for Ukraine and U.S. partners around the globe.
June 7, 2024 '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.”
April 23, 2024 Inspiring tomorrow's heroes The Student Engagement and Career Day held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 19, 2024, exemplified the spirit of service, leaving a lasting impact on the eager young minds in attendance.
April 17, 2024 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.
April 16, 2024 ‘Can Do’ wing advances airborne mobility mission management effectiveness The exercise focused on testing and validating the Platform Agnostic Command and Control concept, leveraging connectivity capabilities of select airframes to provide non-traditional C2 opportunities for air component commanders.
Feb. 21, 2024 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
Nov. 3, 2023 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.
May 27, 2021 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
Nov. 8, 2019 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.
Oct. 18, 2019 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