Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, at podium, the adjutant

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-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 8, 2013. The $43 million facility will consolidate the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion support under one roof. The new 143,602 square-foot facility will include: Five aircraft maintenance hangar bays (five hangars with 10 bays), two storage hangar bays, allied shops, repair parts and tools room, administrative and equipment storage areas, controlled waste handling facility and a simulation training area. This facility will enhance the 1-150th's operational readiness and improve the New Jersey National Guard's response to state and federal missions by providing the newest and most efficient aircraft maintenance and training support equipment. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen/Released)