PATS testing ensures Soldiers’ protective gear is functional

Isabella McCloud, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive and protective assessment test station courses lead instructor, demonstrates how to properly tighten the face straps on an M41 gas mask used in CBRNE and PATS training May 13, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David Bolton/Released)

ESGR showcases part-time military

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jonathan Sodomin, Assault Helicopter Battalion aviation safety officer, briefs visiting members during the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Boss Lift tour May 7, 2013, on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The purpose of the Boss Lift is to show employers what military members do. Employers who are inexperienced with having citizen-soldiers for employees are encouraged to learn more about what service members do and how the ESGR can help bridge the potential gap between the civilian supervisor and his or her employee/guard member. Sodomin hails from Ewing Township, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Russ Meseroll/Released)

Rededication ceremony honors historic aircraft

Senior Master Sgt. Chris Hofrichter, 514th Maintenance Operations Flight superintendent and C-118 Liftmaster restoration project manager, thanks his team of volunteers and all who had a hand in the almost four-year restoration project during a ceremony May 14, 2013, at the circle in front of the McGuire Passenger Terminal at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Russell/Released)

Airmen get flipped in egress training, feel the HEAT

Airmen practice exiting a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle after a simulated rollover during egress training May 13, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Strobe lights, loud speakers and fog simulators were used in addition to the MRAP egress trainer to simulate combat conditions. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cody Stagner/Released)

First lady hosts military Mother's Day Tea at White House

First lady Michelle Obama, center, Dr. Jill Biden, right, and Britain’s Prince Harry applaud military families, May 9, 2013, in the East Room of the White House at the Joining Forces Mother’s Day Tea. (Department of Defense photo by Terri Moon Cronk/Released)

Luau celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

Tieko Tursi performs an Okinawan Karate dance at the annual Asian-Pacific American Heritage Luau May 11, 2013, in Tommy B's Community Activities Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Tursi holds two black belts in U.S. Gojuryu Karate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Throneberry/Released)