Hurricane Irene Damage at the 177th Fighter Wing - NJ Air National Guard

A tree outside the Civil Engineering Squadron Building was damaged by strong winds from Hurricane Irene at the 177th Fighter Wing - NJ Air National Guard in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on August 28, 2011. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley, 177FW/PA)

Hurricane Irene Preparation at the 177th Fighter Wing - NJ Air National Guard

NJ Army National Guard (NJARNG) member Specialist Catalina Ospina performs ground guide duty in pouring rain for a Lightweight Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) as it is positioned at the 177th Fighter Wing - NJ Air National Guard in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on August 27, 2011. NJ ARNG units from Cape May, Teaneck and Vineland, NJ stage their equipment and vehicles at the newly opened 227th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) as they prepare for Hurricane Irene's arrival. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley, 177FW/PA)

Hurricane Irene Preparation at the 177th Fighter Wing - NJ Air National Guard

Technical Sergeant Matthew A. Hecht, 177th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, videotapes NJ Army National Guard (NJARNG) members positioning a Lightweight Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) at the 177th Fighter Wing - NJ Air National Guard in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on August 27, 2011. NJ ARNG units from Cape May, Teaneck and Vineland, NJ stage their equipment and vehicles at the newly opened 227th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) as they prepare for Hurricane Irene's arrival. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley, 177FW/PA)

Hurricane Irene Preparation at the 177th Fighter Wing - NJ Air National Guard

Approximately 198 members of the 177th Fighter Wing - NJ Air National Guard in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, prepare to deploy to provide support for shelters at several locations in NJ on August 27, 2011. The Airmen, in conjunction with the NJ Army National Guard, will provide support for citizens of NJ who have evacuated due to Hurricane Irene's arrival. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley, 177FW/PA)

177th Fighter Wing cuts ribbon on new HQ and ASOS buildings

Staff Sgt. Melissa Cortez recites the Airman's Creed to a crowd of more than 100 at a dual ribbon cutting ceremony at the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, on August 11, 2011. Federal and state officials joined with senior New Jersey National Guard commanders and 177th Fighter Wing Airmen in Egg Harbor Township, NJ at the ceremony for the Wing’s new Headquarters and 227th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) buildings. The new headquarters provides space for the commander and staff, conference rooms, and a training classroom, while the 227th ASOS facility has offices for flight operations and mission planning, along with maintenance, weapons and other storage areas. The 227th is assigned to provide direct support for the New Jersey Army National Guard’s 50th Brigade Combat Team and Pennsylvania National Guard’s 2/28th Brigade Combat Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen)

177th Fighter Wing cuts ribbon on new HQ and ASOS buildings

From left to right, State Senator James Whelan, Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo (R.-2nd Dist.), U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Col. Robert C. Bolton, Commander, 177th Fighter Wing, Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Maj. Gen. Maria Falca-Dodson, Commander, New Jersey Air National Guard, prepare to cut the ribbon during a ceremony at the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard on August 11, 2011. Federal and state officials joined with senior New Jersey National Guard commanders and 177th Fighter Wing Airmen in Egg Harbor Township, NJ for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wing’s new Headquarters and 227th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) buildings. The new headquarters provides space for the commander and staff, conference rooms, and a training classroom, while the 227th ASOS facility has offices for flight operations and mission planning, along with maintenance, weapons and other storage areas. The 227th is assigned to provide direct support for the New Jersey Army National Guard’s 50th Brigade Combat Team and Pennsylvania National Guard’s 2/28th Brigade Combat Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen)