Senior Leaders from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., recognize award winners during the Annual Awards ceremony at JB MDL, Feb. 8, 2024. Members were recognized for their exceptional performance throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Alexis Kula)

Joint service members from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., pose for a photo during the Annual Awards ceremony at JB MDL, Feb. 8, 2024. Members were recognized by JB MDL senior leaders for their exceptional performance throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

Senior Leader from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., recognize award winners during the Annual Awards ceremony at JB MDL, Feb. 8, 2024. Members were recognized for their exceptional performance throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Alexis Kula)

Senior leaders from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., present an award to a U.S. Navy Sailor during the Annual Awards ceremony at JB MDL, Feb. 8, 2024. Members were recognized by JB MDL senior leaders for their exceptional performance throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

An award nominee receives recognition during the Annual Awards ceremony at JB MDL, Feb. 8, 2024. Members were recognized for their exceptional performance throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Alexis Kula)

U.S. Air Force TSgt. Jessica Sirmans hold her award during the Annual Awards ceremony at JB MDL, Feb. 8, 2024. Members were recognized by JB MDL senior leaders for their exceptional performance throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monica Roybal)

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members prepare to present during the Annual Awards ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Feb. 8, 2024. JB MDL joint service embers were recognized for their exceptional performance throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Alexis Kula)