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305th AMW holds All Call
September 1, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Colonel Elizabeth Hanson, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, hosts an introductory all call for members of the 305th AMW at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022. The all call included informational discussions about the current capabilities of the 305th AMW, Air Force Force Generation, Agile Combat Employment,... MORE

305th Maintenance Squadron validates new KC-46 capability
August 28, 2022 — Crew Chiefs in the Wheel and Tire Section of the 305 Maintenance Squadron are validating their local ability to breakdown and build-up tire assemblies for the KC-46's main landing gear and nose landing gear... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Colton Corder, 305th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a wheel inspection at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Aug. 26, 2022. Crew Chiefs in the Wheel and Tire Section of 305 MXS are validating their local ability to breakdown and build-up tire assemblies for the KC-46's main landing gear and nose landing gear. At the beginning of August 2022, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center authorized Main Operating Bases to stand up organic tire change capability. A four member team consisting of Crew Chiefs, Sheet Metal, and Nondestructive Inspection went to Altus Air Force Base for initial training and familiarization. By validating local ability to breakdown and build-up tire assemblies for the KC-46, the 305th MXS brings a new capability to JB MDL and will be able to improve support for the KC-46 throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

Joint Base MDL receives 9th KC-46
August 24, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles B. McDaniel, U.S. Air Force Headquarters director of weather, deputy chief of staff for operations, conducts his fini-flight with the arrival of a KC-46A Pegasus on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 20, 2022... MORE

A group of military members stand in front of a KC-46A Pegasus

305th Airmen work around the clock to fulfill Ukraine's Priority Security Assistance Package
August 23, 2022 — Airmen assigned to the 305th Aerial Port Squadron recently worked around the clock to fulfill a priority security assistance package for Ukraine. These CAN-DO Airmen delivered globally integrated installation mission support that enhanced readiness and lethality for Ukrainian warfighters. ... MORE

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the Air Mobility Command, prepares to receive the upload of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System munitions at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 13, 2022. The munitions cargo is part of an additional security assistance package for Ukraine. The security assistance the U.S. is providing to Ukraine is enabling critical success on the battlefield against the Russian invading force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Porter)

305th Air Mobility Wing welcomes new wing commander
July 14, 2022 — The 305th Air Mobility Wing held a change of command ceremony July 14, here. U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Hanson assumed command of the 305th Air Mobility Wing from Col. Scott Wiederholt, 305th AMW commander. Maj. Gen. Kenneth Bibb Jr., 18th Air Force commander, acted as the presiding officer for the ceremony. ... MORE

Three military members stand at attention

Faithful to a proud heritage: 305th AMW conducts Chelveston heritage trip
June 2, 2022 — The 305th Air Mobility Wing hosted its first heritage trip in three years to Chelveston, England May 27-31. Chelveston was home to the 305th Bombardment Group, the progenitor for the wing, and the airfield is where the bombardment group conducted 480 missions and 9,321 sorties during World War II, which was vital to the nation’s success against Nazi Germany. ... MORE

305th AMW's last KC-10 Extender returns from EUCOM
May 26, 2022 — The return marks an end to Joint Base MDL EUCOM aerial refueling support for KC-10 Extenders assigned to the 305th AMW... MORE

An aircrew from the 305th Air Mobility Wing pose for a photo in front of the wing’s last KC-10 Extender to return from the U.S. European Command at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, May 25, 2022. The return marks an end to EUCOM aerial refueling support for KC-10 Extenders assigned to the 305th AMW.

Seventh KC-46A Pegasus Delivery to Joint Base MDL
May 23, 2022 — A KC-46A Pegasus arrives onto Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 20, 2022. The arrival of the KC-46 on Joint Base MDL reinforces the role of the installation in enabling global reach. The 305th and 514th Air Mobility Wings operate and maintain the aircraft with installation support from the 87th Air Base Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by... MORE

305th APS lets the Port Dawgs out for Memorial Run
May 20, 2022 — The 305th Aerial Port Squadron held the Annual Port Dawg Memorial run on May 19, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 305th Aerial Port Squadron prepare to begin the
Memorial Port Dawg run on May 19, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
The annual Port Dawg Memorial run is completed anytime during May to honor air
transportation specialists in the Active Air Force Air Guard and Air Force Reserve who
have died in the previous year due to combat, wrongdoing or suicide. The run started in
2013 at Kadena Air Force Base, Japan to honor an air transportation specialist who was
a victim of homicide.

605th AMXS dedicates heritage room to fallen Airman
May 17, 2022 — The 605th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated their heritage room to Franklin Kaunang, who spent four years as a crew chief with the 605th AMXS until he retrained to become a flight engineer on C-130s. Kaunang passed away after his battle with Leukemia on May 16, 2021... MORE

A man and two women pose in front of a photo of U.S. Staff Sgt. Franklin Kaunang