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MACA: Keeping pilots safe and sound
April 25, 2024 — The "CanDo" wing hosted the Mid-Air Collision Avoidance event at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 20, 2024. This event served as a rare opportunity for local pilots to fly directly onto the McGuire Air Force Base flight line, where they were treated to a tour and an educational safety briefing. ... MORE

A flight line technician with the 305th Air Mobility Wing signals the arrival of a Cessna 172 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 20, 2024. The Mid-Air Collision Avoidance program is designed to ensure safety practices are observed between military and civilian pilots who share a common airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

‘Can Do’ wing advances airborne mobility mission management effectiveness
April 16, 2024 — 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... MORE

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing participates in an airborne mobility mission management exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 15, 2024. Dubbed the "Platform Agnostic Command and Control initiative," this exercise marked a significant leap forward in Air Mobility Command's ability to deliver precision effects swiftly and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rochelle Naus)

‘CanDo’ maintainers set the standard for excellence
March 25, 2024 — The 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was awarded the 2023 Maintenance Effectiveness Award in the Small Aircraft Maintenance Unit category, recognizing this ‘CanDo’ squadron as one of the Air Force’s top-performing maintenance units... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Smith, 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, presses the engine starter switch on a C-17A Globemaster III at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 14, 2024. The 305th AMXS was awarded the Maintenance Effectiveness Award in the Small Aircraft Maintenance Unit category, recognizing the squadron as one of the Air Force’s top-performing maintenance units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Simonne Barker)

Restoring jets through fabrication and grit
February 21, 2024 — 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 determination for a select group of technicians... MORE

Airman 1st Class Gavin Remp, 305th Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance journeyman assesses damage to a C-17 Globemaster III panel at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb 15, 2024. Maintainers from the 305th MXS completed a five-month fabrication project for a damaged C-17, reaffirming Air Mobility Command’s strategic advance and rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Alexis Kula)

Atlantic Strike Team enhances joint operational capabilities
February 14, 2024 — Airmen assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing and 305th Air Mobility Wing team up with members of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 8, 2024. The joint exercise included the loading and offloading of equipment and vehicles onto a C-17, as well as various inspections and documentation. Exercises like these are made possible by the leveraging of assets of Joint Force partners across the Department of Defense's only tri-service base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)... MORE

The joint exercise included the loading and offloading of equipment and vehicles onto a C-17, as well as various inspections and documentation. Exercises like these are made possible by the leveraging of assets of Joint Force partners across the Department of Defense’s only tri-service base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)

JB MDL supports largest NJARNG deployment since 2008
January 30, 2024 — Joint service members assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., assisted in the deployment of more than 1,500 New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers from JB MDL, Jan. 25-28, 2024... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New Jersey Army National Guard, and U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 305th Air Mobility Wing load their bags at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 25, 2024. More than 1,500 NJARNG Soldiers are deploying to support U.S. Central Command’s Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve. This is the largest deployment of NJARNG Soldiers since 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)

305th AMW Commander's Call
December 21, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Hanson, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, hosts a commander’s call for members of the 305th AMW at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Dec. 19, 2023... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Hanson, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, hosts a commander’s call for members of the 305th AMW at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Dec. 20, 2023.

America's Oldest Airlift Squadron turns 90
October 10, 2023 — Service members and distinguished guests recently celebrated the 90th anniversary of the 6th Airlift Squadron at Dock 11 on 5 October, 2023. The 6th Airlift Squadron, the oldest Airlift Squadron in the Air Force, predates the Air Force itself. It was initially established as the 6th Transport Squadron on October 1, 1933, and officially activated in 1939. During World War II, it earned the nickname "Bully Beef Express" for its role in delivering "Bully Beef" tins to Australian Forces in the South Pacific islands. ... MORE

Airmen assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing’s 6th Airlift Squadron commemorate its 90th anniversary at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 5 Oct, 2023. The Airlift Squadron is the oldest in the Air Force and derives its nickname, the Bully Beef Express, from its days of delivering beef food rations to British and Australian soldiers during World War II.

The 305th AMW says 'Can Do' to Dock 46 Two-Bay Hangar
August 24, 2023 — The 305th Air Mobility Wing held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly commissioned ‘Dock 46 two-bay hangar’ at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., on August 24, 2023. The event concludes four and a half years of planning and 240,650 accident-free man-hours after its initial groundbreaking on December 3, 2018. A military construction project valued at nearly $54 million, the hangar will serve as a mission-critical asset in the KC-46A Pegasus' ability to provide Rapid Global Mobility for the Joint Force. ... MORE

Joint Base Leadership and personnel attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the 305th Air Mobility Wing’s Dock 46 Two-Bay Hangar at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 24 Aug. 2023. New Jersey 4th District Congressman Chris Smith addressed the audience on the strategic value the facility brings to the KC-46A Pegasus refueling mission. The event concludes four and a half years of planning and 240,650 accident-free man-hours after its initial groundbreaking on December 3, 2018. A military construction project valued at nearly $54 million, the hangar will serve as a mission-critical asset in the KC-46A Pegasus' ability to provide Rapid Global Mobility for the Joint Force.

SNCO Induction Ceremony 2023
August 3, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. selects assigned to McGuire Air Force Base participated in a Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 28 August, 2023... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. selects assigned to McGuire Air Force Base participate in a Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony held at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 28 August, 2023. The ceremony is a traditional right of passage used by SNCO's to convey to newly promoted Sergeant's the special pride felt when a service member enters the highest echelon of the NCO Corps.