WHO: The 177th Fighter Wing

WHAT: Groundbreaking for the Alert Crew Complex

WHEN: Monday, Oct. 31 @ 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: 177th Fighter Wing, 400 Langley Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234

Details: The 177th Fighter Wing will be breaking ground on their new Alert Crew Complex.  The complex will support the wing's Homeland Security/Homeland defense mission.  This $12.8 million, 33,000 square foot, state-of-the-art seven-building facility will be constructed near the existing complex.  The wing's alert mission will be maintained during the construction of the new facility.

Media outlets wishing to attend the event Must Register with Public Affairs at (609) 645-6206 prior to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28.

Directions to the 177th Fighter Wing: Take the Atlantic City expressway East to Exit 12. Left on Wrangleboro Road/County Route 575.  Right at the next traffic light (approximately 1.5 miles). Continue for 1.5 miles until you see a sign with an F-16 on it for the 177th Fighter Wing.  Turn left into the main gate.  Security will direct you once you have entered the installation.