Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard participate in a Wreaths Across America ceremony in the Registry Room, also called the Great Hall at Ellis Island, Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 10, 2014. Each yea More
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Don Hildebrant (center standing), commander, New Jersey Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site, New Jersey Army National Guard, describes the functions of the facility to Maj. Gen. Xhemal More
The five service flags snap in the breeze as New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno; U.S. Rep. Jon Runyan, N.J. 3rd District and Brig. Gen Michael L. Cunniff, the adjutant general of New Jersey, along with state vete More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, at podium, the adjutant general of New Jersey, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Jersey National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility at Joint Base McGuire-D More
New Jersey Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Michael Sears, left, was honored at an awards ceremony at the State House in Trenton, N.J., April 17, 2013. Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, center, the adjutant general, More
Kim Guadagno, lieutenant governor of New Jersey, speaks during the Salute to Troops ceremony for the 12 soldiers and one airman of the Military Advisor Team (MAT) V at the New Jersey National Guard's Joint Mili More
Albanian officer candidate Eldi Ormeni, center, checks his fellow candidates prior to the welcome ceremony for Albanian Officer Candidate Class 1 at Joint Force Headquarters, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N More
Cadet Renalda Manushi shows another Republic of Albania officer candidate how to properly wear hat before the welcome ceremony the 24 cadets at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst May 9. New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Gu More
Republic of Albania ambassador Gilbert Galanxhi, center left, and Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, center right, The adjutant feneral of New Jersey, enter Joint Force Headquarters at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehu More
Guidon bearer Pvt. Christopher Knott, C Company, 1-114th Infantry, renders honors during the departure ceremony for the 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, at Doughboy Field, Joint Base McGuire-Di More
Staff Sgt. Mark Towle, B Company, 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, spends time with his daughter during the departure ceremony for the 1-114th Infantry, at Doughboy Field, Joint Base McGuire-Di More
The New Jersey National Guard Color Guard stand at parade rest during a practice session for the annual Military Review at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, N.J., Sept. 28, 2014. The Military Revi More
Maria Zito-Kaufman, left, sings the national anthem at the retirement ceremony for chaplain Brig. Gen. Alphonse J. Stephenson, director of the National Guard Bureau Joint Chaplains’ Office and Air National Guar More
First Sgt. Stephen Cosmanic hugs his daughter at a welcome home ceremony for the seven Soldiers and one Airman of the Military Advisor Team (MAT) V held at the New Jersey Joint Force Headquarters, Joint Base Mc More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, left, the adjutant general of New Jersey, passes Lt. Col. Thomas P. Coppinger the Operations Group guidon during an Assumption of Command ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehu More
First Sgt. Darrin Turner, left, New Jersey Army National Guard, explains the movement system on the Virtual Interactive Combat Environment to Maj. Gen. Jonathan A. Maddux, Program Executive Officer for Simulati More
First Sgt. Darrin Turner, right, New Jersey Army National Guard, explains the movement system on the virtual interactive combat environment to Maj. Gen. Jonathan A. Maddux, center, Program Executive Officer for More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, right, the Adjutant General of New Jersey, along with members of the New Jersey National Guard leadership, welcome home Soldiers with the 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey Army Nationa More
More than 30 Airmen from the 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, returned home from a two-month deployment in support of Operations Freedom's Sentinel and Enduring Freedom in the Central Command area of More
Brig. Gen Michael L. Cunniff, right, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, addresses Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, second from right, Commander, Air Mobility Command, along with all the honorary AMC commanders at More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, front, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, followed by U.S. Rep Tom MacArthur, New Jersey 3rd Congressional District, New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and other members of the off More
Gen. Robert B. Abrams, Commander, U.S. Army Forces Command, meets with the adjutants’ generals and their representatives from Federal Emergency Management Agency Regions 1 and 2, which includes Connecticut, Mai More
Spc. Joseph Dimaio, A Battery, 3-112th Field Artillery, checks 105mm rounds for a M20A1 howitzer prior to the 2016 New Jersey National Guard Military Review at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, N. More
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Don Hildebrant (center standing), commander, N.J. Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site, New Jersey Army National Guard, describes the functions of the facility to Maj. Gen. Xhemal Gjunk More
A New Jersey National Guard soldier comforts his son as New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno; U.S. Rep. Jon Runyan, N.J. 3rd District and Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, the adjutant general of New Jersey, along wit More
New Jersey Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Michael Sears, left, is awarded the Bronze Star by Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, the adjutant general, at a ceremony April 17, 2013, at the State House in Trenton, N.J. More
Kim Guadagno, left, lieutenant governor of New Jersey, and Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, second from left, the adjutant general of New Jersey, present the state and national flags to Sgt. Maj. Mark Rizzo, righ More
Albanian officer candidate Renalda Manushi, left, checks her fellow candidates prior to the welcome ceremony for Albanian Officer Candidate Class 1 at Joint Force Headquarters, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, More
The New Jersey National Guard leadership briefs Republic of Albania ambassador Gilbert Galanxhi on the status of Albanian Officer Candidate Class 001 at Joint Force Headquarters at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehu More
Capt. Mark Tallmadge Jr., left, commander, A Company, 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, poses for a group photo with, left to right, 1st Lt. Kyle J. Marr, Pvt. Daniel D. Comeau, 1st Lt. Robert F More
The percussion section of the 63rd Army Band, New Jersey Army National Guard, perform during a practice session for the annual Military Review at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, N.J., Sept. 28, More
The combined Color Guard of the 108th Wing and the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, presents arms during the singing of the national anthem while, left to right, Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, Na More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, right, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, welcomes 1st Sgt. Stephen Cosmanic at a welcome home ceremony for the seven Soldiers and one Airman of the Military Advisor Team (MAT) V More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, left, the adjutant general of New Jersey, assists Lt. Col. Thomas P. Coppinger’s wife Alane, right, and their children, Aidan, second from left, and Melissa, in properly attaching More
Lt. Col. Robert Yencha, left, explains the function of the Virtual Battle Space 3 and the Command Post of the Future to Maj. Gen. Jonathan A. Maddux, Program Executive Officer for Simulation, Training and Instr More
Soldiers with the 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, are welcomed home by Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, the Adjutant General of New Jersey, along with members of the New Jersey National Guard le More
Senior Airman Jason Afanador, left, fuel specialist with the 108th Maintenance Squadron, is greeted by Col. Robert A. Meyer Jr., right, commander, 108th Wing, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 5, More
Maj. Michel Blachowski, training officer, addresses Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, second from left, Commander, Air Mobility Command, along with all the honorary AMC commanders at the New Jersey Army National Gua More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, at podium, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, addresses Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard during the award ceremony of the Humanitarian Service Me More
Pfc. Richard Asare, A Battery, 3-112th Field Artillery, performs a pre-fire check on a M20A1 howitzer prior to the 2016 New Jersey National Guard Military Review at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Gir More
Edith T. Nowels, at podium, praises the actions of her brother World War II Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Horace M. Thorne as Soldiers and Airmen of the New Jersey National Guard participate in a Wreaths Across More
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Brownlee (fourth from right), N.J. surface maintenance manager, New Jersey Army National Guard, describes how repair orders are processed at the New Jersey Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, left, the adjutant general of New Jersey and Raymond L. Zawacki, back, deputy commissioner for Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, watch as U More
New Jersey Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Michael Sears, left, is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, the adjutant general, after being presented the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart at a ceremony Ap More
Lt. Col. Erik Myhre, commander, Military Advisor Team (MAT) V, speaks during the Salute to Troops ceremony for the 12 soldiers and one airman of MAT V at the New Jersey National Guard's Joint Military and Famil More
Brig. Gen. James J. Grant, right, director, Joint Staff, talks with an Albanian officer candidate of Albanian Officer Candidate Class 1 at Joint Force Headquarters, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 9 More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, left, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, promotes 1-114th Infantry commander Maj. Frederick Pasquele Jr.to lieutenant colonel during the departure ceremony for the 1-114th Infant More
Maj. Frederick Pasquele Jr., commander, stands in front of the 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, prior to the departure ceremony for the 1-114th Infantry, at Doughboy Field, Joint Base McGuire-D More
Tuba players with the 63rd Army Band, New Jersey Army National Guard, perform during a practice session for the annual Military Review at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, N.J., Sept. 28, 2014. Th More
Chaplain Maj. Gen. Howard D. Stendahl, left, U.S. Air Force chief of chaplains, gives the invocation at the retirement ceremony for chaplain Brig. Gen. Alphonse J. Stephenson, director of the National Guard Bur More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, right, The adjutant general of New Jersey, welcomes Sgt. 1st Class Morgan Mchose at a welcome home ceremony for the seven Soldiers and one Airman of the Military Advisor Team (MAT More
Maj. Gen. Jonathan A. Maddux, left, Program Executive Officer for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation; Brig. Gen Michael L. Cunniff, center, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, and Joint Training and Train More
Trainers with the New Jersey Army National Guard's Joint Training and Training Development Center (JT2DC) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst; N.J., discuss the facility’s various simulators with the honorary A More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, left, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, presents the Humanitarian Service Medal to a New Jersey Army National Guard Soldier during the award ceremony at the National Guard Armor More
1st Lt. Jennifer Wain, A Battery, 3-112th Field Artillery, holds the engraved artillery shell that will be presented to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during the 2016 New Jersey National Guard Military Review a More
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, center, poses for a photo with Soldiers and Airmen of New Jersey National Guard after a Wreaths Across America ceremony in the Registry Room, also called the Great Hall at Ellis More
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Brownlee (fourth from right), New Jersey surface maintenance manager, New Jersey Army National Guard, describes how repair orders are processed at the New Jersey Maneuver Area Training Equipmen More
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno; center at podium, addresses a crowd, which included state veteran's organizations members and recently mobilized soldiers and airmen of the New Jersey National Guard on Veteran More
Rep. Christopher Smith (R-4th Dist.), at podium, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Jersey National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 8, More
Capt. Shawn Found, chaplain, delivers the benediction at the Salute to Troops ceremony for the 12 soldiers and one airman of the Military Advisor Team (MAT) V was held at the New Jersey National Guard's Joint M More
Brig. Gen. James J. Grant, center, Director, Joint Staff, talks with an Albanian officer candidate of Albanian Officer Candidate Class 1 at Joint Force Headquarters, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May More
Republic of Albania ambassador Gilbert Galanxhi, left, is briefed on the status of Albanian Officer Candidate Class 001 by the New Jersey National Guard leadership at Joint Force Headquarters at Joint Base McGu More
Soldiers of the 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, stand in formation during the departure ceremony at Doughboy Field, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 18, 2014. The nearly 450 Citize More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, left, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, promotes Pvt. Zabreena Dickman to private first class during the departure ceremony for the 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Gu More
Brig. Gen. Alphonse J. Stephenson, center, director of the National Guard Bureau Office of the Chaplain and ANG assistant to the United States Air Force Chief of Chaplains, performs mass after a practice sessio More
Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, podium, National Guard Bureau, along with Brig. Gen. Alphonse J. Stephenson, right, director of the National Guard Bureau Joint Chaplains’ Office and Air National Guard assistant to More
A welcome home ceremony for the seven Soldiers and one Airman of the Military Advisor Team (MAT) V held at the New Jersey Joint Force Headquarters, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Dec. 2, 2014. MAT V co More
Sgt. 1st Class Mark A. Wilson, left, New Jersey Army National Guard, explains the M249 squad automatic weapon and how it is integrated in the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 to Maj. Gen. Jonathan A. Maddux, Prog More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, second from right, the Adjutant General of New Jersey, along with members of the New Jersey National Guard leadership, welcome home Soldiers with the 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey More
Maj. Michel Blachowski, left, training officer for the New Jersey Army National Guard's Joint Training and Training Development Center (JT2DC) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst; N.J., discusses the features o More
Sgt. Kyle L. McNeill, 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, stands at attention during a practice session for the 2016 New Jersey National Guard Military Review at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, N More
Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph K. Brennan (right) Unit Training Equipment Site general foreman, New Jersey Army National Guard, describes the functions of the New Jersey Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site to Maj. More
Rep. Jon Runyan (R-3rd Dist.), at podium, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Jersey National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 8, 2013. More
A Salute to Troops ceremony for the 12 soldiers and one airman of the Military Advisor Team (MAT) V was held at the New Jersey National Guard's Joint Military and Family Assistance Center in Bordentown, N.J., J More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, at podium, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, along with the New Jersey National Guard leadership welcome Albanian officer candidates of Albanian Officer Candidate Class 1 at Joi More
Republic of Albania ambassador Gilbert Galanxhi, left, greets New Jersey Army National Guard drill instructor Sgt. 1st Class Harry R. Martinez, prior to ceremony where members of Albanian Officer Candidate Clas More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, left, the adjutant general of New Jersey, promotes Pfc. James Fiederlein to specialist during the departure ceremony for the 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, at D More
Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Clark, left, and standard bearer Sgt. Adam E. Mattei stand at parade rest during the departure ceremony for the 1-114th Infantry, New Jersey Army National Guard, at Doughboy Field, J More
Drum Major 1st Sgt. Marc Winans prepares to lead 63rd Army Band, New Jersey Army National Guard, during a practice session for the annual Military Review at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, N.J., More
Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, left, National Guard Bureau, presents chaplain Brig. Gen. Alphonse J. Stephenson, director of the National Guard Bureau Joint Chaplains’ Office and Air National Guard assistant to th More
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, left, the adjutant general of New Jersey, addresses family members and friends at a Welcome Home ceremony for the seven Soldiers and one Airman of the Military Advisor Team (MAT) More
Maj. Gen. Jonathan A. Maddux, Program Executive Officer for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, uses the M249 squad automatic weapon in the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 at the Joint Training and Trainin More
Staff Sgt. Megan Fisher, supply systems analyst with the 108th Maintenance Squadron, is welcomed home by her wife, Erin, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 5, 2015. More than 30 Airmen from the 108 More
Sgt. 1st Class Albert Veltri Jr., left, briefs the M4 carbine used in the Virtual Interactive Combat Environment at the New Jersey Army National Guard's Joint Training and Training Development Center at Joint B More
Soldiers of A Battery, 3-112th Field Artillery, fire M20A1 howitzers during to the 2016 New Jersey National Guard Military Review at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, N.J., Oct. 30, 2016. The Mili More