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New Jersey Army National Guard holds Pride 5K Color Walk/Run on JBMDL
June 10, 2022 — The Pride 5K Color Walk/Run was coordinated by the New Jersey National Guard to support and bring awareness to JB MDL's LGBTQ+ community. During LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we recognize and support the diversity and strengths of each of our members... MORE

U.S. Army Soldier runs through the finish line during the Pride 5K Color Run/Walk.

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

Naval Air Systems Commander visits NSA Lakehurst
May 13, 2022 — U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, Naval Air Systems Command, commander, met with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division leadership at the electromagnetic aircraft launcher system testing site and other locations across Naval Support Activity Lakehurst on May 11, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J... MORE

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, Naval Air Systems Command, commander, speaks with Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division leadership at the electromagnetic aircraft launcher system testing site on May 11, 2022, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. NAVAIR's mission is to provide full life-cycle support of naval aviation aircraft, weapons and systems operated by Sailors and Marines. This support includes research, design, development and systems engineering; acquisition; test and evaluation; training facilities and equipment; repair and modification; and in-service engineering and logistics support.

305th AMW assists with Blackhawk upload
May 12, 2022 — The U.S. Army 150th Aviation Regiment and 305th Air Mobility Wing jointly processed and uploaded multiple UH-60M Blackhawks for delivery to an austere location on May 6, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J... MORE

A U.S. Army UH-60M Blackhawk assigned to the 150th Aviation Regiment prepares to upload onto a C-17 Globemaster III on May 6, 2022, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The Black Hawk offers pilots seats that are protected with heavy armor, and an armored fuselage capable of withstanding hits from guns with up to 23mm shells. It can also operate safely in the majority of severe weather conditions due to its wide array of advanced avionics.

Air mobility wings reinforce airmen readiness during joint base exercise
April 4, 2022 — Airmen from the 87th Air Base Wing, 305th Air Mobility Wing and 514th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst concluded phase 1 of Readiness Exercise 2022, demonstrating their overall ability to deploy and sustain rapid global mobility around the world. ... MORE

Senior Airman Jesus Lopez-Rios, an aerial porter for the 305th Aerial Port Squadron, throws a net fastener over a cargo pallet during Readiness Exercise 2022 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, April 1, 2022. Readiness exercises demonstrate Air Mobility wings are ready to provide operationally ready, deliberately developed and professionally led Airmen to deploy and support operations in contested environments.

305th AMW conducts Women’s History Month KC-10 Flight
March 31, 2022 — Airmen assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing and 514th Air Mobility Wing conduct a Women’s History Month heritage flight at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Mar. 30, 2022. In honor of Women’s History Month, an all-female KC-10 flight crew from the 305th AMW and 514th AMW flew an aerial refueling training mission over Maine and the Atlantic Ocean... MORE

AFSA celebrates Women’s History Month on Joint Base MDL
March 30, 2022 — On March 25, the Chapter 211 of the Air Force Sergeants Association celebrated Women’s History Month on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, in highlighting achievements and contributions from women in history and contemporary society, especially those that served or serve in the military. To celebrate this annual event, AFSA hosted the Women’s History panel, virtually through Zoom and Facebook Live, created as a network for women who are actively serving within the Joint Base MDL community. With a total of four panelists and 50 attendees, the hosts for this occasion were U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adriane Pope, 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment section chief and AFSA Chapter 211 vice president, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaniayha Saunders, 87th LRS Command Support Staff noncommissioned officer in charge and AFSA Chapter 211 facilitator. ... MORE

A picture of two Airmen as hosts for the AFSA Women's History Month panel.

AMC Deputy CC delivers a KC-46A to JBMDL
March 18, 2022 — A new KC-46A Pegasus arrives at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Mar. 18, 2022. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Mobility Command deputy commander, personally delivered the aircraft to the 305th and 514th Air Mobility Wings who operate and maintain the aircraft with installation support from the 87th Air Base Wing... MORE

Ben Franklin's "Associators" Conduct Table IV Exercises
February 19, 2022 — Using a training range on ASA Dix, Soldiers conducted table IV STRYKER gunnery exercises to enhance combat readiness... MORE

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, Infantryman, adjust an
M2 .50 caliber machine gun mounted to an M1126 STRYKER armored personnel carrier on Feb. 11, 2022,
at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Using a training range on ASA Dix, Soldiers conducted
table IV STRYKER gunnery exercises to enhance combat readiness. During a table IV exercise, STRYKER
teams conduct target detection, identification, and engagement both stationary and moving. The
111th Infantry Regiment has Colonial roots in the American Revolution and was founded by Benjamin
Franklin on Nov. 21, 1747. It is Pennsylvania’s oldest regiment and often assisted George
Washington and the Continental Army alongside the
Delaware River.

87th Logistics Readiness Squadron Cleans up a Dirty Job
February 16, 2022 — In preparation for future fights and fiscal challenges, the 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron material management flight began the pilot phase of testing innovative solutions for sanitizing deployment gear... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adriane M. Pope, 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment section chief, removes sanitized sleeping bags from an ISU-90 shipping container at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 10, 2022. The gear was completely sanitized within 30 minutes, which is beneficial when looking into sustainment of the future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sergio Avalos)