b'309 AMARG A Stable Foundation:The 309th Aerospace Maintenance andPegasus Hangar Receives Final BeamRegeneration Group (309 AMARG) is a one-of-a-kind specialized facility within the Air ForceBy Shaun EaganMateriel Command structure. 309 AMARG pro- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs | Nov. 25, 2020vides critical aerospace maintenance and regen- www.jbmdl.jb.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2428445/a-stable-foundation-pegasus-hangar-receives-final-beam/eration capabilities for Joint and Allied/CoalitionUnits at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst took warfighters in support of global operations andanother step forward in preparing for the KC-46A agile combat support for a wide range of militaryPegasus after the final steel beam of a new hangar operations. was set into place Nov. 25.309 AMARGHistory The completion of the framework marks aImmediately after World War II, the Armys significant milestone for the project that will San Antonio Air Technical Service Commandsupport operational readiness for the Air Forces established a storage facility for B-29 and C-47newest tanker.aircraft at Davis-Monthan AFB. Today, this facilityThis is an exciting milestone for us as we is the 309th Aerospace Maintenance andcontinue to prepare for the KC-46A Pegasus, Regeneration Group (309 AMARG), which hassaid U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Wiederholt, 305th grown to include more than 4,400 aircraft Air Mobility Wing commander. There are various and 13 aerospace vehicles from the Air Force,training and infrastructure requirements needed Navy-Marine Corps, Army, Coast Guard, and for our maintainers, aircrew and Airmen as we several federal agencies including NASA. enter a new era of refueling. This significant moment puts us one step closer to supporting Rapid Global Mobility through the new airframe.The project started in December 2018 and is expected to complete in July 2021. The hangar will feature two bays, a wheel and tire shop, support Contract # 5622 Family Dental Careoffice spaces and a tool room.2021Military Appreciation Resource Magazine.continued on page 24Dr. Ivone Fernandes-MaiaDMD, MSFamily Dental CareAerial view of Davis-Monthan AFB AMARG. The 309th AMARG is responsible for the storage and maintenanceWE OFFER CONVENIENT EVENING of aircraft for future redeployment, parts, or proper disposal following retirement by the military. HOURS &ACCEPT KC-46A Bases SelectedMOST DENTAL INSURANCES In 2017 Air Force officials selected Joint BaseROUTINE DENTAL CAREROOT CANALS McGuire Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey, and Travis AirCOSMETIC TREATMENTZOOM TEETH WHITENING Force Base, California, as the preferred locations for the next two active-duty-led KC-46A PegasusEXTRACTIONSDENTURES bases.IMPLANT RESTORATIONSPARTIAL DENTURES Twenty-four KC-46A aircraft will replace thelegacy aircraft currently at each of those bases. Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst and Travis AFB were chosen as the next two active-duty-led KC-46A bases because they meet all operationalFlorenceRiverside mission requirements at the best value for the Air Force and the American taxpayer and support ourDental Medicine Dental Medicinetanker recapitalization strategy, said Air Force501 Delaware Ave., Suite 3 33 East Scott St.Secretary Deborah Lee James. It is absolutelyRoebling, NJ 08554 Riverside, NJ 08075essential that we continue investing in the next609-499-5800 856-393-7331generation of tanker aircraft so we have thewww.florencedentalmedicine.com www.riversidedentalmedicine.comaircraft necessary to maintain the nations globalWE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICEreach for years to come.Thank You For Your Service Military Appreciation Resource Magizine 23'