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177th
Supports OEF
By Capt.
Yvonne Mays,
The deploying
Airmen, which represent nearly every career field on the base, will be
deployed for periods ranging from two weeks to 90 days. Congressman LoBiondo also addressed the deploying personnel thanking them for their service and sacrifice to the Nation.
By Senior Airman Lennard Gilbert, 108th Civil Engineering Squadron
While the training could be done at home station, Maj. Paul Novello, Commander, CES, noted that the squadron gains valuable, real-world experience by participating in training deployments. By deploying to various areas throughout the world we have the opportunity to use different construction methods and materials. At Borinquen most structures are concrete, compared to McGuire where wood and metal frame structures are more common. The deployments have additional benefits. In addition to providing planning logistics experience the training deployments are a good tool for recruiting, morale and retention, concluded Maj. Novello. Its a win-win situation. |