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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Duke A. Pirak, right center, deputy director, Air National Guard, and Brig. Gen. Donald K. Carpenter, left center, director, logistics, engineering and force protection, National Guard Bureau, attend a luncheon with Airmen of the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey September 10, 2022. During the luncheon, Pirak and Carpenter discussed contemporary base issues with Airmen and provided mentorship to future leaders of the wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Darion Boyd)