177th Fighter Wing assists community in wake of Hurricane Sandy

Airmen from the 177th Fighter Wing conduct search and recovery operations on Long Beach Island, N.J., on Nov 1. The 177th Fighter Wing assisted local authorities in aiding members of the community displaced by Hurricane Sandy. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht

177th Fighter Wing assists community in wake of Hurricane Sandy

Airmen from the 177th Fighter Wing conduct search and recovery operations on Long Beach Island, N.J., on Nov 1. The 177th Fighter Wing assisted local authorities in aiding members of the community displaced by Hurricane Sandy. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht

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)