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From LeMay to Lo Bianco, the Legacy of the 305th AMW's CAN DO Spirit
June 24, 2022 — The 305th Air Mobility Wing has a rich heritage dating back to the 305th Bombardment Group, where then U.S. Air Force Colonel Curtis LeMay serving as their first group commander, embodied the CAN DO spirit in the nation’s war against Nazi Germany. 79 years later, U.S. Air Force Colonel Michele Lo Bianco, 305th Operations Group commander, carries on with the same CAN DO ethos. Like LeMay, Lo Bianco led 305th Airmen through unprecedented challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Colonel Michele Lo Bianco, 305th Operations Group commander, embraces a colleague following a fini flight on June 21, 2022 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Lo Bianco will serve as the 15th Wing commander at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

2nd BDE ROTC Change of Command
June 25, 2021 — U.S. Army Col. Frederick Toti relinquished command of the 2nd Reserve Officers’ Training Corps “Freedom” Brigade to U.S. Army Col. Kandace Daffin during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 25, 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Col. Kandace Daffin, commander of the 2nd BDE ROTC, is welcomed by new colleagues following the 2nd BDE ROTC change of command at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 25, 2021. Daffin had the opportunity to speak one-on-one with members of Fort Dix during a reception following the change of command. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Shay Stuart)

JB MDL Change of Command 2021
June 16, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Col. Bridget Gigliotti relinquished command of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the 87th Air Base Wing to U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams, during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, June 16... MORE

Joint Base MDL welcomes new commander, Colonel Bridget Gigliotti
July 26, 2019 — U.S. Air Force Colonel Neil R. Richardson relinquished command of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the 87th Air Base Wing to Colonel Bridget V. Gigliotti, during a change of command ceremony, July 26, 2019 at Joint Base MDL, New Jersey... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John R. Gordy II, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Expeditionary Center commander, passes the guidon to Col. Bridget Gigliotti, who assumed command of Joint Base MDL and the 87th Air Base Wing, Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, July 26, 2019. Gigliotti comes from Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, where she was the Director of Manpower, Personnel and Services. Prior to that, she was stationed at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, where she was the 37th Training Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)

An operator navigates a world of leadership
July 25, 2019 — Even the simplest of military flight operations requires professionally trained aircrew members to follow precise procedures. During training, aircrew members are given checklists to follow step-by-step, required to conduct a successful safe flight... MORE

Col. Neil Richardson addresses the Soldier, Sailors and Airmen of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst after assuming command of the installation and the 87th Air Base Wing during a ceremony June 19, 2017 at Joint Base MDL, N.J. The change of command ceremony signified the transfer of authority from Col. Frederick D. Thaden to Richardson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Spessa)

Air Mobility Command welcomes new commander
September 7, 2018 — Air Mobility Command welcomed a new commander at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Sept. 7.Air Force Gen. Maryanne Miller took command of AMC from Air Force Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, who retires after more than 35 years of service. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, officiated the change of command ceremony. Miller is the thirteenth... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein passes the Air Mobility Command guidon to Gen. Maryanne Miller, who assumed command of AMC, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Sept. 7, 2018. Miller assumed command from Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, who retires after 35 years of service to the Air Force. AMC provides rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces through airlift, aerial refueling, aeromedical evacuation and mobility support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jodi Martinez)

Atlantic Strike Team welcomes new commanding officer
July 17, 2018 — U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Tedd Hutley relinquished command to Coast Guard Cmdr. Raymond Negron during an Atlantic Strike Team change of command here, July 12. Hutley was selected for reassignment to Coast Guard Headquarters to be the National Strike Force and CBRN capabilities division chief. During his last remarks as commanding officer,... MORE

Members of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community pay their respect to the American flag during the National Anthem at the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team change of command ceremony on Joint Base MDL, N.J., July 12, 2018. Recognized by law in 1931, all members of the armed forces and veterans salute during the National Anthem while civilians place their hand over the heart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Ariel Owings)

JBMDL welcomes new EOS commander
June 6, 2018 — Col. Thomas “TJ” O’Connell relinquished command of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Operations School to Col. Mona Alexander during a change of command ceremony held at Grace Peterson Hall here June 5.Maj. Gen. Christopher Bence, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, presided over the ceremony, and took the opportunity to welcome Alexander... MORE

Col. Mona Alexander assumes command of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Operations School during a change of command ceremony held at Grace Patterson Hall at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, June 5, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jamie Powell)

ASA Fort Dix welcomes new commander
August 3, 2017 — U.S. Army Col. Martin Klein relinquished command of the U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix to U.S. Army Col. James E. Martin Jr. during a ceremony here, Aug. 3. Brenda McCullough, U.S. Army Installation Management Command director, and ASA Fort Dix Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick McKie, oversaw the proceedings and the traditional exchange of the... MORE

Joint Base MDL welcomes new wing commander
June 20, 2017 — Col. Frederick D. Thaden relinquished command of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing to Col. Neil R. Richardson during a ceremony here, June 19. Maj. Gen. Christopher Bence, United States Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, oversaw the proceedings and the traditional exchange of the guidon in a hangar full of JB MDL... MORE

Maj. General Christopher Bence, United States Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, facilitates the passing of the guidon to Col. Neil Richardson, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony here, June 19, 2017. A typical tour of command at the joint base is two years in length.