New Jersey Guardsmen Prepare Armories for Residents

Department of Defense Photo Essay

  • Airmen conduct radio checks at the armory in Stafford Township, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012. Airmen and soldiers from the New Jersey National Guard conducted rescue operations from the armory into Long Beach Island, N.J., where they assisted residents displaced by Hurricane Sandy. The airmen are assigned to the 108th and 177th fighter wings. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht
  • Airmen move supplies into the armory in Stafford Township, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht
  • Soldiers and airmen recieve training on contamination at the armory in Somerset, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012. The soldiers and airman, assigned to the New Jersey National Guard, are preparing to help communities damaged by Hurricane Sandy. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht
  • Air Force Master Sgt. Harry Waugh passes out water to other Guardsmen at the armory in Jersey City, N.J., Oct. 31, 2012. The armory can accommodate more than 1,000 residents evacuated areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy, offering medical facilities and hot meals. Waugh is assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, which is based at Atlantic City International Aiport, N.J. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht
  • Empty cots await guests at the armory in Jersey City, N.J., Oct 31, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht