Richard Stockton and John Witherspoon were two of New Jersey's five signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Airmen assigned to the 162nd Logistics Readiness Squadron work around the clock, managing fuel distribution, chemical purity and supply logistics to ensure exceptional engine performance during flight and sustain the unit's high-tempo flying operations.

Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, an infantryman during World War II, received the Medal of Honor for his actions on Guadalcanal in 1943. Two years later, he posthumously received the Navy Cross for his gallantry during the Battle of Iwo Jima. 

Air Force reservists transported a retired F-117A Nighthawk to the Smithsonian aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy. The stealth aircraft will join the museum's permanent collection in Chantilly, Va., preserving its combat legacy for future generations.

Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Three of New Jersey's delegates who signed the formal break from Britain were Abraham Clark, John Hart and Francis Hopkinson.

Military service demands sustained physical and mental resilience. Air Force Capt. John Blasingame put that standard to the test in the Bigfoot 200, a 200-mile ultramarathon marked by steep elevation changes, unforgiving terrain and up to 107 hours of sleep deprivation.

Army Sgt. Alvin C. York, an infantryman, received the Medal of Honor for valor due to his heroic actions during a World War I operation in France, actions that would be immortalized in the 1941 film "Sergeant York." 

Four delegates represented Connecticut. This week's profile features William Williams and Oliver Wolcott, two of Connecticut's delegates who adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776,

Army Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Lamirand's drive and determination drove her to continue her career after a health crisis and excel in the Army Reserve as a drill sergeant, combat engineer and competitive athlete.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles William Turner, an infantryman, posthumously received the Medal of Honor for distinguishing himself with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity during the Korean War, near Yongsan, South Korea.