b'said Wynne.I have been traveling all around the world inWynne concluded, Do not be afraid to come say hello such places like Norway, England, Romania, Bulgaria, Africa,when you see me out and about.JJapan, Germany, and other countries. During my travelingCHIEF MASTER SERGEANT MICHAEL D. WYNNEexperiences, I managed to build friendships and camaraderieCMSgt Michael Wynne serves as the 87th Air Base while on the job, which is timeless, in my opinion. Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, Joint Base As much as he enjoys his time in the military, WynneMcGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. As senior enlisted stated that he has faced certain challenges, such as maintainingleader of the Department of Defenses only tri-state joint his marriage and passion for his career. On the contrary, hebase, he is the principle advisor to the installation com-managed to overcome these challenges, which led him tomander. The wing provides mission support, civil engi-such proud achievements as being awarded First Sergeantneering, and medical services to more than 88 mission of the Year from the U.S. Air Force Space Command, beingpartners and 52,000 active duty, reserve, guard, civilian, selected for command chief twice, and still married to hisretiree, and family members residing on the joint base high school sweetheart. with an infrastructure valued at $9 billion.As his first time being stationed on Joint Base MDL,He is entrusted with the combat readiness, organi-Wynne discussed what he likes about this base. zation, training, professional development and effec-I definitely love the location, and the camaraderie oftive utilization of more than 1,200 Airmen and Sailors. various military installations working together to completeAdditionally, he is the functional manager of 21 First countless mission objectives, in a safe and efficient manner,Sergeants who maintain a mission-ready force and sup-said Wynne. I am impressed with Joint Base MDL, as aport the military communitys quality-of-life needstri-service joint base, displaying determination in completingChief Wynne entered the Air Force in Aug of 1996. such mission tasks at hand, while eliminating any potentialHe has held numerous leadership positions throughout threat or harm that may endanger the safety and security ofthe maintenance career field, as well as a three year the community. tour in the First Sergeant special duty. Chief Wynne In conclusion, Wynne encourages the Joint Base MDLhas deployed in support of NATO International Security Assistance Force, Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, community to be open-minded and not to be afraid to Operations IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM, and ask him any questions. He wants to continue the familialOperation NEW DAWN. Prior to his current position, Contract # 5812 Reliable Auto Repairrelationship with the community that keeps the base alivehe was the Command Chief at the 521st Air Mobility 2022 V1 Military Appreciation Magazineand strong. Operations Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany.GSA Authorized Repair FacilityOpen:Open:Mon - FriAppointments Only We Repair All Makes & ModelsMon - Fri 9 to 59 to 5Sat & Sun Sat & Sun Appointments OnlyCall ForAppointments &Autos & Light TrucksLawn EquipmentTractorsCall For Appointments & Drop Offs 24/7Drop Offs 24/7 ChainsawsSnow PlowsBlowersTrimmersEdgersWeldingFabrication 609-248-5189609-248-5189Over 75 years combined ASE experience All Debit & Credit Cards Accepted222 Trenton Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08015https://www.reliableautorepairnj.comReliableAutoRepairNJ.comThank You For Your Service Military Appreciation Resource Magazine 11'