JB MDL celebrates Wingman Day

JB MDL Airmen listen to presentations on military benefits and opportunities on Wingman Day Nov. 10 here. The annual Wingman Day is aimed at inspiring an ethos of responsible individualism that encourages all servicemembers to make responsible choices and keep others in their circles safe and healthy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Russ Meseroll).

JB MDL celebrates Wingman Day

Col. Gina Grosso, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander, addresses the Airmen of the 87th Air Base Wing during the opening ceremony of Wingman Day, Nov. 10 here. Colonel Grosso and Command Chief Master Sgt. Warren Wofford explained the importance the wingman concept and the significance of Wingman Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Russ Meseroll).

MFAP Conference

Attendees break into small groups to discuss a variety of issues that affect military families at the Military Family Action Plan conference here Oct. 29. MFAP provides a means of policy change by helping leadership address the needs and concerns of military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Carlos Cintron)

MFAP Conference

Col.Joe Poth, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander, gives the opening remarks at the Military Family Action Plan Conference at the Timmerman Center here Oct. 29. “We need your ideas. We need your passion. We need your commitment. You can truly make a difference in the lives of families, servicemembers and the joint base,” he said. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Carlos Cintron)

JB MDL Fall Blood Drive

Air Force Staff Sgt. Dhamindra Parakrama, 87th Medical Squadron computer systems technician, donates blood during a blood drive here Oct. 19. Jennifer Sacalis, a Red Cross donation assistant and registered nurse, holds Staff Sgt. Parakrama’s arm up after removing the needle to make sure no bleeding occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos Cintron)

JB MDL kicks off CFC

Airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst pick up pamphlets from a booth hosted by one of the many Combined Federal Campaign charitable organizations here Oct. 15. Refreshments were served after the CFC kick-off ceremony as attendees spoke with representatives from various charities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos Cintron)

JB MDL sets sights high for charity

Maj. Karen Cosgrove, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Combined Federal Campaign point of contact, and Valerie Scott, CFC representative from United Way, hand out training materials to JB MDL campaign key workers. More than 50 representatives from throughout JB MDL assembled Oct. 8 to receive training on taking the lead for the 2009 CFC challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos Cintron)

Bomber Reunion

Col. Scott Smith, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks to a crowd during the unveiling of a new street sign here Oct. 8. The new street name, "Can Do Way," is a tribute to the original 305th Bomber Group whose motto was "Can Do." Surviving members of the 305th BG held a reunion here and in the local area Oct. 7 through 11. Though the name of the unit has evolved, the motto still stands today. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Angel Lopez)

Golf Clinic

Joint Base Commander Col. Gina Grosso and Philip E. Sakowitz Jr., Director and CEO of Defense Commissary Agency, hold out their caps at a golf clinic held at the Falcon Creek Golf Club Oct.9 here. Brad Faxton, Professional Golf Association Tour professional, threatened to hit a shot over their heads and into their caps. The JB MDL commissary was the highest performer in the Northeast Region "Every Penny Counts" contest promotion, and won the grand-prize of hosting a golf clinic with Brad Faxon.(U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne Russell)

Golf Clinic

Professional Golf Association Tour player Brad Faxon instructs at the free golf clinic hosted by the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commissary Club here. The golf clinic was the grand prize for the Northeast Region "Every Penny Counts" contest promotion. During the promotion, one cent was donated to the Fisher House Foundation for select products sold at the commissary. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wayne Russell)

Joint base commander's call

Top leadership from McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst, and the local community are present at the commander’s call on Oct. 1. The commander’s call marks the inauguration of America’s first tri-service base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Bevier)

Joint base commander's call

Col. Gina Grosso, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander, addresses a crowd of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and civilians at a commander’s call on Oct. 1. The commander’s call marks the inauguration of America’s first tri-service base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carlos Cintron)