United States Air Force Expeditionary Center, Military training center at Fort Dix, New Jersey, United States.
The United States Air Force Expeditionary Center is a training facility at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey focused on rapid deployment readiness and combat support operations. The complex houses specialized programs in logistics, intelligence operations, and mission preparation for Air Force personnel.
The facility opened in 1994 as the Air Mobility Warfare Center and was renamed in 2007 to reflect its expanded role in expeditionary operations. This change marked a shift toward broader responsibilities in rapid response and worldwide air mobility support.
The center serves as a training hub where Air Force personnel develop skills needed for rapid deployment and crisis response. Visitors can observe how courses shape the daily operations and readiness of military staff across different specializations.
Visitors should be aware this is an active military facility with security protocols and access restrictions in place. It is important to inquire beforehand about access requirements and any necessary security clearances before planning a visit.
The facility is known for the Phoenix Raven Training Program, which prepares security forces in aircraft protection especially in regions without established security infrastructure. This specialized training is sought globally and contributes to aircraft safety at critical operational locations.
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