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A KC-46A arrives to JB MDL with 18AF DVs
January 21, 2022 — A new KC-46A Pegasus arrives at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Jan. 21, 2022. U.S Air Force Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb Jr., 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 18th Air Force command chief, 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

Joint Base MDL KC-46 Pegasus takes first local flight
December 7, 2021 — The first two KC-46 Pegasus’ recently assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst conducted a local air-refueling flight for the first time Dec. 2 while over the northern Atlantic Ocean.Less than a month after being assigned to the 305th and 514th Air Mobility Wings, the first two KC-46 aircrafts were tasked with their first mission to test the... MORE

Maj. Kristi Miner, 305th Operations Group chief pilot, pilots a KC-46 Pegasus in place to receive fuel from another KC-46, both assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey during their first mission over the North Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 2, 2021. Less than a month after being in the 305th and 514th Air Mobility Wings’ control, the two aircrafts were tasked with their first mission to test the operation and maintenance processes put in place prior to the aircrafts arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ariel Owings)

621 CRW modernizes its force structure, accelerates change
November 30, 2021 — The 62st Contingency Response Wing is modernizing the way it operates and executes its mission by restructuring its forces to better meet the needs of combatant commanders... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Angela Etheridge, 821st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porter, and Tech. Sgt. Jacob Anderson, 621st Contingency Response Group unit type- code manager, discuss how to utilize space for an additional UTC Oct. 8, 2021, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The 621st Contingency Response Wing is accelerating change
by adding another CR squadron to the 821st CRG at Travis Air Force Base, California, and the 621st CRG at JBMDL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Brice)

KC-46A Pegasus arrives on Joint Base MDL
November 9, 2021 — The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community celebrated a monumental milestone for the installation as it welcomed its first KC-46A Pegasus to its new home in an arrival ceremony Nov. 9, 2021. The event marked the beginning of new total force aerial refueling operations at the joint base, making it the first and only joint base with KC-46 lead operations... MORE

Silhouette of 4 airman in front of KC-46

AMC discusses innovation embedded in 305th MXG
August 11, 2021 — Dr. Albert Lowas, Air Mobility Command chief scientist, visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. to meet with 305th Maintenance Group leadership and discuss current innovations happening within the unit... MORE

Photo of Dr. Albert Lowas, Air Mobility Command chief scientist, speaking with Airmen assigned to the 305th Maintenance Group.

Mobility Guardian 2021: AMC debuts first large-scale virtual command center
May 25, 2021 — Air Mobility Command premiered a proof-of-concept for a next-generation all-domain command and control platform during Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021, May 25, 2021... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lee Bostson, 621st Contingency Response Group contingency location team lead, tests a new virtual reality system during Exercise Mobility Guardian 2021 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, May 17, 2021. Mobility Guardian 2021 includes Air Mobility Command’s first large-scale training on Agile Combat Employment and Advanced Battle Management System through use of Tactical Data Link. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lawrence Sena)

Aiding our Airmen: Airman shares past experiences using Air Force Assistance Fund
April 14, 2021 — The 2021 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is fully underway on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and more Airmen and Guardians are sharing their experiences using the AFAF benefits. The AFAF is an organization that assists active duty, retired, enlisted, and officer Airmen and Guardians with emergency needs, educational assistance, and family support, with the help of contributions from other Airmen and Guardians. One Airman, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew McClain, 305th Aerial Port Station Mobility Training unit training supervisor, shares his experience with the AFAF. ... MORE

Airman talks about his experiences with AFAF.

COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall Q&A
January 29, 2021 — Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, hosted a virtual town hall January 28 to address questions and concerns regarding the arrival and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine... MORE

COVID-19 vaccine arrives to Joint Base MDL
January 6, 2021 — A limited supply of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 31, 2020 with members on the installation receiving the shot a few hours after arrival. For Joint Base MDL, it is the next step to neutralizing the virus... MORE

Airman administers vaccine shot to a service member.

87th MDG prepares for future COVID-19 vaccine distribution
December 23, 2020 — In preparation for the Department of Defense distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, the 87th Medical Group established a Point of Dispensing at the McGuire Fitness Center. Although Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has not yet received a shipment of the vaccine, upon its arrival and in accordance with the DOD vaccination plan, the 87th MDG will prioritize those providing direct medical care, emergency services and safety personnel first, before other members of the DOD population. ... MORE