07/04/2026
✈️ Mission ready. Anytime. Anywhere. 🇺🇸
proudly supported the International Aerial Review, providing the operational capability to stage more than 70 aircraft representing five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces on two flightlines at .
Executing an operation of this scale required exceptional teamwork across the wing and the installation.
Airmen from the 305th Operations Support Squadron coordinated airfield operations, Base Operations, air traffic control, airfield management and weather support to safely launch aircraft throughout the mission. The 305th Maintenance Group provided world-class aircraft maintenance and generation support, ensuring participating aircraft were mission ready.
They worked alongside mission partners from the 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire & Emergency Services, 87th Security Forces Squadron, and numerous support agencies to safely execute one of the largest aircraft staging operations in support of the Freedom 250 International Aerial Review.
Their combined efforts showcased the professionalism, readiness and teamwork that define the Wing, enabling aircraft from across the Joint Force to participate in the historic flyover celebrating America's 250th birthday.
As part of Freedom 250, the 305th Air Mobility Wing was honored to support this once-in-a-generation celebration while demonstrating the operational excellence and global mobility capabilities that make our mission possible every day.
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst | Air Mobility Command | U.S. Department of War | United States Air Force | U.S. Army | U.S. Army | U.S. Marine Corps | U.S. Coast Guard
