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AFFORGEN-ready: JB MDL completes KC-46A Pegasus certification
November 3, 2023 — 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... MORE

A KC-46A Pegasus tanker assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., practices refueling operations on another KC-46A en route to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 21, 2023. This joint air interoperability exercise is the first-ever certification event for the KC-46 tankers assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Simonne Barker)

JB MDL holds Navy chief pinning ceremony
October 2, 2023 — A Chief Petty Officer pinning ceremony took place Sept. 29, 2023 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. This promotion signifies the transition from non-commissioned officer to Senior NCO. Being the first rank in the SNCO tier, this is a milestone for the great responsibilities that lie ahead in taking care of our future service members... MORE

JB MDL converts to white phosphor NVGs for KC-46A
August 29, 2023 — Airmen from the 305th Air Mobility Wing have been maintaining vital mission implementations to complete the conversion from legacy green night vision goggles to white phosphor NVGs for the KC-46A Pegasus at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst... MORE

305th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, converts legacy green night vision goggles to white phosphor NVGs for the KC-46A Pegasus at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

Project Enigma comes to JB MDL
August 28, 2023 — The 305th Aerial Port Squadron hosted the first Project Enigma class for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst July 24 to 28. The week-long professional development course hosted 12 students from 5 career-fields, led by Tech. Sgt. Michael Freitas and Tech. Sgt. Emesh Fernando, both co-leads of Project Enigma... MORE

305th AMW Can Do Airmen attend Chelveston heritage trip
June 2, 2023 — The 305th Air Mobility Wing traveled to Chelveston, England for the second consecutive year May 25-29... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 305th Air Mobility Wing pose for a photo.

Joint Base MDL unites the community during AANHPI heritage month
June 1, 2023 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst celebrated Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage month in May to honor U.S. military servicemembers and veterans, and civilians of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent for their years of countless contributions to the armed forces. “Behind the significance of AANHPIH, the month of May was selected in recognition of the first Japanese immigrants’ arrival to the United States on May 7, 1843, and the significant contributions of Chinese pioneers to the completion of North America's transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869,” said Gloria Basa, 87th Civil Engineering Group executive officer. “My team and I want to ensure that we celebrate the contributions, cultures, and rich heritage of AANHPI who have served and enriched our nation’s history, around Joint Base MDL.”... MORE

Gloria Basa, 87th Civil Engineering Group executive officer, Felicitas Shuler, 373rd Training Squadron information systems manager, U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Grimmett III, 87th Mission Support Group commander, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Wynne, 87th Air Base Wing command chief, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Natasha Williams, 87th Medical Group senior enlisted leader, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Taneka Lyles, 87th ABW base functional manager, pose for a photo with the AANHPI committee at the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander heritage month kick-off ceremony at 87th ABW lobby on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 1, 2023. JB MDL celebrated AANHPIH month to honor U.S. military servicemembers and veterans, and civilians of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent for their years of countless contributions to the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Barney)

Police Week at JB MDL
May 24, 2023 — The band plays during the opening ceremony for Police Week at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. May 15, 2023. The air show provided aircraft statistics, ground displays as well as a STEM exhibition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Iris MacIlvaine)... MORE

The band plays during the opening ceremony for Police Week at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. May 15, 2023. The air show provided aircraft statistics, ground displays as well as a STEM exhibition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Iris MacIlvaine)

SAPR honors SAAPM to raise awareness and prevention
April 20, 2023 — April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst observes this month by raising awareness to prevent sexual assault and harassment and to provide resources and victim support to educate the public. These efforts contribute to a safe and secure joint base community... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Leah Garrison, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response deputy sexual assault response coordinator, poses for a group photo with the SAPR team at the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation signing on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Apr. 6, 2023. The SAAPM proclamation signing is an event that Joint Base MDL leadership and members of the joint base community come together to promote the prevention of sexual violence and provide protection and support to the victims and survivors of interpersonal violence around the joint base. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Joint Base MDL observes this month by raising awareness to prevent sexual assault and harassment and to provide resources and victim support to educate the public. These efforts contribute to a safe and secure joint base community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Barney)

Joint Base MDL hosts the Women’s Empowerment Forum
April 6, 2023 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst hosted the Women’s Empowerment forum on April 3rd, as a part of wrapping up Women’s History Month, observed in March. The Women’s Empowerment forum is an inclusive and collaborative space for military and civilian women and supporters to connect and engage with each other... MORE

Participants attend at the Women’s Empowerment forum on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Apr. 3, 2023. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst hosted the Women’s Empowerment forum on April 3rd, as a part of wrapping up Women’s History Month, observed in March. The Women’s Empowerment forum is an inclusive and collaborative space for military and civilian women and supporters to connect and engage with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Barney)

Joint Base MDL holds 2023 Vietnam Veterans Recognition Ceremony
March 29, 2023 — U.S. veterans and other participants attend a Vietnam veterans recognition ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Mar. 29, 2023. The purpose of this ceremony was to honor and thank the veterans who served their country with courage and selflessness during the Vietnam War, as part of the nationwide effort to recognize their contributions and sacrifices. Since 2018, the Navy Exchange located on Joint Base MDL has been holding this annual ceremony, which has become an important tradition to express appreciation and respect for the brave men and women who risked their lives for the nation... MORE

U.S. veterans and other participants attend a Vietnam veterans recognition ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Mar. 29, 2023. The purpose of this ceremony was to honor and thank the veterans who served their country with courage and selflessness during the Vietnam War, as part of the nationwide effort to recognize their contributions and sacrifices. Since 2018, the Navy Exchange located on Joint Base MDL has been holding this annual ceremony, which has become an important tradition to express appreciation and respect for the brave men and women who risked their lives for the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Barney)