Stars, Icons, sing for glory, prizes

1st Lt. Mike Washington, 87th Force Support Squadron services flight originally from Fayetteville, N.C. (center), Sgt. 1st Class Eric Turner, Joint Readiness Center noncommissioned officer and AMC Icon local winner last year originally from South Philadelphia (right), and Ardith Bowers, a retired entertainment specialist with the Army's Morale, Welfare and Recreation originally from Lake County, Ill. (left), judge contestants during AMC Icon competition held at Tommy B's Community Activities Center Aug. 16. The judges also provided scored and provided input to participants during the Army's Operation Rising Star singing competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. David J. Murphy/released)

Stars, Icons, sing for glory, prizes

Jocelyn Stainback sings "Someone Like You" during the Air Mobility Command's AMC Icon singing competition Aug. 16 at Tommy B's Community Activities Center here. Stainback, a college student from Colorado Springs, Colo., and wife of 1st Lt. Bill Stainback, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 pilot, earned first place and won $500. Although she won the local competition, her status as a civilian won't allow her to progress to the command level as only active duty Air Force can advance the final round in Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Stainbeck also took first place in the Army's Operation Rising Star and received another $500. She has the opportunity to advance to the finals in that competition held in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. David J. Murphy/Released)

Honorary Commanders of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Honorary Commanders of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst take the Honorary Commander's Oath during the Induction Ceremony here July 2. The Honorary Commanders’ program encourages an exchange of ideas, experiences and friendships between key leaders of the surrounding communities and JB MDL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Russell/Released)

Joint base celebrates America’s independence

Fireworks were the highlight of the annual Fourth of July celebration at Doughboy Field here. Families enjoyed a multitude of activities including: bouncy castles, a stilt walker, magician and face painting while the Jersey Shore’s own Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes rocked the crowd through a combination of blues and classic rock music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Throneberry/Released)

Airman’s partner, man’s best friend

Staff Sgt. Brian Williams watches over his military working dog Carly. Williams and his JB MDL visitors brought Carly to his apartment at the medical center so the two could spend time together. (U.S. Air Force photos by 2nd Lt. Alexis McGee/Released)

Airman’s partner, man’s best friend

Staff Sgt. Brian Williams hugs military working dog Carly shortly after reuniting with him in the courtyard at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Carly stayed by Williams’ side for most of the visit, even jumping his front paws up onto Williams’ lap on several occasions. (U.S. Air Force photos by 2nd Lt. Alexis McGee/Released)