Legislative Call to Action

The National Guard Association of New Jersey has issued a Legislative Call to Action to preserve the long-term viability of the two Wings in the New Jersey Air National Guard.

Proposed reorganization by the USAF would jeopardize the State's ability to conduct domestic operations and would harm national security.

How can I help?

Please show your support for this important initiative by writing your congressional representative.  NGANJ has drafted a template that you can print, sign and mail.

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Background

USAF Decision History Classic Association (KC-46 Conversion) of 108th with 305th at JBMDL:

  • Classic Association decisions made by USAF were financially based for budgetary reasons.
  • Decision also included the fact that NJANG is a 2-Wing state. Examples of other states with 2 or more flying Wings are OH, TX, CA, NY, PA, OR, HI, AK, IL, AZ (excludes UAV/UAS Wings).
  • Timing of the decision did not allow for a full analysis of the re-missioning impact, nor were Association specifics known or identified. In fact, once underway, the proposal continued to evolve and has been modified significantly from the original USAF proposal.

Action

The goal is to provide safety for the State during domestic operations while also providing national security by assuring the long-term viability of the two Wings in the New Jersey Air National Guard.   Both the 108WING and 177FW require immediate intervention starting with language in the NDAA that address the future of the 108th Wing located at Joint Base, McGuire /Dix/Lakehurst (JBMDL) and the 177FW located in Atlantic City.    For the 108th, change the current plan of Classic Association* with the 305th Wing located at the Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst (JBMDL) by moving from a 24 Primary Assigned Aircraft (PAA) Classic Association utilizing KC-46s to a mix of a Classic and an Active Association*. The 108th must maintain possession and operational use of the current 108th Wing hangar and ramp. As promised by USAF, transition the 177th Fighter Wing (FW) from the F-16s retiring in 2027 to a follow-on aircraft.