50 Air Refueling Squadron AMC (U.S. Air Force)The 50 Air Refueling Squadron, under the Air Mobility Command (AMC) of the United States Air Force, is a key element within the U.S. military’s strategic airlift and air refueling capabilities. Based at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, this squadron operates Boeing KC-10 Extender aircraft to provide aerial refueling support for various U.S. Air Force, allied, coalition, and NASA aircraft. The mission of the 50 ARS is to ensure air mobility, enabling rapid global access for the Department of Defense by delivering fuel in flight. The squadron’s activities are vital for extended-range operations, including strategic airlift, tactical airlift, and rapid-response missions worldwide.