National Prayer Breakfast unites community

Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Howard D. Stendahl, Chief of Chaplains, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, speaks on the role of a military chaplain, to serve all regardless of their beliefs, to a full-capacity crowd during the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst National Prayer Breakfast Mar. 5, 2013, at Tommy B's Community Activities Center on JB MDL, N.J. The National Prayer Breakfast, formerly known as the Presidential Prayer Breakfast, has roots in a rich tradition dating back to 1942 when leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives met weekly for prayer out of concern for the U.S.’s involvement in World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Russell/Released)

87th CES EOD technician earns Purple Heart, Combat Action Medal

Maj. Gen. Bill Bender, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Peter Arbelo, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal training NCO, with a Purple Heart and an Air Force Combat Action Medal March 4, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Arbello fell victim to an improvised explosive device attack in the Ghanzi Province of Afghanistan June 28, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Russ Meseroll/Released)

Shifting tactics: 87th SFS members gain time, remain vigilant

Staff Sgt. Justin Foreman, 87th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, finishes a patrol Jan. 26, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., with Bagira, his military working dog. Security forces members work 24/7 to ensure the safety of the joint base’s 42,000 acres. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. David J. Murphy/Released)

United Communities goes ‘green’ with solar energy

(Left) Kerry Fagan and James Echavarria, Trinity Solar employees, line up a solar panel for installation atop a home Jan. 18, 2013 in Falcon Courts North at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Fagan and Echavarria are part of the 150 installers contracted to provide solar panels to approximately 1,500 homes on JB MDL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Pascual Flores/Released)

MFSC offers one-stop service

The staff of the new 18,000-square-foot Military and Family Support Center prepares the reception area for the ribbon cutting ceremony today. The facility is fully furnished and equipped to provide support to service members and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kim Wright/Released)

EOD flight executes safety down day

Tech Sgt. Peter Arbelo, 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations and training noncommissioned officer, deployed with the 966th EOD flight, places a C-4 charge in a Talon robot’s grippers June 26, 2012, in the Ghanzi Province, Afghanistan. The charge was intended for a 140 pound improvised explosive device down the road. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Released)