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18th AF commander visits Joint Base MDL
September 14, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, visited Joint Base MDL to gain insight on how the 305th AMW is innovating the aerial port and flightline, as well as creating and implementing Mobility Air Force Force Generation and Multi-Capable Airmen concepts. MORE

Maj. Gen. Corey Martin speaks to two airmen outside

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

In the spirit of innovation: 18 AF visits the 305th AMW
January 22, 2021 — he 18th Air Force command team visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Jan. 20-21. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th AF commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 18th AF command chief, visited the 305th Air Mobility Wing to see how Airmen contribute to the warfighter readiness and sustainment mission... MORE

Photo of Airmen speaking to one another.

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

18th Air Force command chief visits JBMDL
August 12, 2019 — U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, 18th Air Force command chief listens to the Expeditionary Operations School Phoenix Raven qualification instructors during a tour on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 2, 2019. The instructors described the types of training conducted and the importance it has on missions in austere... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Simpson, 18th Air Force command chief listens to the Expeditionary Operations School Phoenix Raven qualification instructors during a tour on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 2, 2019. The instructors described the types of training conducted and the importance it has on missions in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel Owings)