Brig. Gen. Bill Bender, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, discusses expeditionary combat support training held at the Expeditionary Center with participants of the Department of Defense's Joint Civilian Orientation Conference May 4th at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Approximately 50 civilians representing various fields are participating in a weeklong DoD-sponsored program to learn about the U.S. military and its capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.Nathaniel Bevier/Released)