621st CRW hosts Special Needs Airshow at JBMDL

A student attending Mercer County Special Services School District, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Butler, 321st Contingency Response Squadron contracting officer, enter a hangar in front of a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion at the Special Needs Airshow, April 2, 2026 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The airshow was held to give special needs students a glimpse of an airshow with sensory-friendly options, wheelchair accessible static displays, and tailored food options. The event was held in honor of Month of the Military Child, highlighting the commitment and sacrifice military children and youth, recognizing their ability to adapt to a mobile military lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

621st CRW hosts Special Needs Airshow at JBMDL

Students and faculty members of Mercer County Special Services School District say their farewells after the conclusion of the Special Needs Airshow, April 2, 2026 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The airshow was held to give special needs students a glimpse of an airshow with sensory-friendly options, wheelchair accessible static displays, and tailored food options. The Event hosted approximately 450 students and faculty members, and was run by approximately 65 volunteer service members, three Military Working Dogs, and four therapy dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

621st CRW hosts Special Needs Airshow at JBMDL

Students and faculty members of Mercer County Special Services School District take a break and eat a meal during the Special Needs Airshow, April 2, 2026 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The airshow was held to give special needs students a glimpse of an airshow with sensory-friendly options, wheelchair accessible static displays, and tailored food options. The event was held in honor of Month of the Military Child, highlighting the commitment and sacrifice military children and youth, recognizing their ability to adapt to a mobile military lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

621st CRW hosts Special Needs Airshow at JBMDL

Students and faculty members of Mercer County Special Services School District take photos in front of a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter at the Special Needs Airshow, April 2, 2026 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The airshow was held to give special needs students a glimpse of an airshow with sensory-friendly options, wheelchair accessible static displays, and tailored food options. The event was held in honor of Month of the Military Child, highlighting the commitment and sacrifice military children and youth, recognizing their ability to adapt to a mobile military lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

621st CRW hosts Special Needs Airshow at JBMDL

Students and faculty members of Mercer County Special Services School District greet therapy dogs at the Special Needs Airshow, April 2, 2026 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The airshow was held to give special needs students a glimpse of an airshow with sensory-friendly options, wheelchair accessible static displays, and tailored food options. The Event hosted approximately 450 students and faculty members, and was run by approximately 65 volunteer service members, three Military Working Dogs, and four therapy dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

621st CRW hosts Special Needs Airshow at JBMDL

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing, along with Students and faculty members of Mercer County Special Services School District, tour static displays at the Special Needs Airshow, April 2, 2026 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The airshow was held to give special needs students a glimpse of an airshow with sensory-friendly options, wheelchair accessible static displays, and tailored food options. The Event hosted approximately 450 students and faculty members, and was run by approximately 65 volunteer service members, three Military Working Dogs, and four therapy dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

621st CRW hosts Special Needs Airshow at JBMDL

Students and faculty members of Mercer County Special Services School District greet character actors at the Special Needs Airshow, April 2, 2026 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The airshow was held to give special needs students a glimpse of an airshow with sensory-friendly options, wheelchair accessible static displays, and tailored food options. The Event hosted approximately 450 students and faculty members, and was run by approximately 65 volunteer service members, three Military Working Dogs, and four therapy dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

621st CRW hosts Special Needs Airshow at JBMDL

U.S. Airmen assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, along with Students and faculty members of Mercer County Special Services School District, tour static displays at the Special Needs Airshow, April 2, 2026 at JBMDL, New Jersey. The airshow was held to give special needs students a glimpse of an airshow with sensory-friendly options, wheelchair accessible static displays, and tailored food options. The Event hosted approximately 450 students and faculty members, and was run by approximately 65 volunteer service members, three Military Working Dogs, and four therapy dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

621st CRW hosts Special Needs Airshow at JBMDL

A U.S. Airmen welcomes Students and faculty members of Mercer County Special Services School District, to the Special Needs Airshow, April 2, 2026 at JBMDL, New Jersey. The airshow was held to give special needs students a glimpse of an airshow with sensory-friendly options, wheelchair accessible static displays, and tailored food options. The Event hosted approximately 450 students and faculty members, and was run by approximately 65 volunteer service members, three Military Working Dogs, and four therapy dogs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

621st CRW hosts Special Needs Airshow at JBMDL

Published April 23, 2026
By Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh
621st Contingency Response Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NJ -- A student attending Mercer County Special Services School District, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Butler, 321st Contingency Response Squadron contracting officer, enter a hangar in front of a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion at the Special Needs Airshow, April 2, 2026 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. The airshow was held to give special needs students a glimpse of an airshow with sensory-friendly options, wheelchair accessible static displays, and tailored food options. The event was held in honor of Month of the Military Child, highlighting the commitment and sacrifice military children and youth, recognizing their ability to adapt to a mobile military lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)