b'Contract # 5987 Pride Industries2022 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine .Aircraft Restoration continued from page 26most people could not envision. At the end of the days, despite a strange variety of skills, we make an aircraft look whole again.It is a big commitment and an enormous amount of mental and physical work to restore one of these planes. Many people are unaware of the incredible feats that occur right here at JBMDL Lakehurst The ARG members explain their motivation:Barton said The work is important for future generations to have something to see and understand its purpose inthe military scheme of things. For me personally, it allowsme to give back to those who came before me as well as those who will follow. The work is both manual andA Partnership for Good mental, so it gives me a chance to use all of my skills tomake a difference.Larkin added, Some of the planes we have restored were PRIDE Industries is proud to have providedheaded for destruction and we saved them for others to see.facilities maintenance services to Joint BaseOnce a piece of history is destroyed, it is gone forever-except MDL for more than 11 years. Every day, ourfor pictures-but pictures are not the same as seeing itpartnership supports employment programsin person. for people with disabilities, military veterans,It is so important to have the physical piece of history.and former foster youth. In a rapidly changing world of shrinking budgets and slowdown in volunteer work, it is an incredible contribution Contract # 5982 Holiday Service Center to JBMDL, NJ, the military service past and present and our PRIDEIndustries.com2022 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine society to have such dedication to recreating a tactile piece of our shared past. It is an incredible labor of love, one that we hope can be seen by a broader audience. What we do here at NLHS is a monumental undertaking, and such an important piece of both our local NJ history, and military history. The ARG is so dedicated to these projects that they often dip into their own pockets for supplies and materials tomake sure the aircraft restoration is of the highest standard 1194 RT 37W and on time for its scheduled release.Toms River, N.J. 08755732-240-9871Family owned and operatedbusiness since 1955Certified NJ Inspection Station ASE CertifiedAutomotive RepairAutomotive MaintenanceAAA Approved Auto Repair Facilitywww.facebook.com/holidayservicecenter/Thank You For Your Service & Sacrifice Courtesy photo: Navy Lakehurst Historical Society26 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service'