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*I like to take pictures whenever I travel*

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I love watching funny videos!!

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WATCH and TRY TO STOP LAUGHING - Super FUNNY VIDEOS compilation

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*I like to visit my sister in college and bond w/ her*

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*I like cooking with my family as a way of bonding*

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*I like to do crafts in my spare time to get my mind of things*

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*I wish to become a medical examiner*

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I loveeee to bake in my free time!

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*I enjoy playing softball*

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*Go to University Of South Florida*

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*I mainly like to run*

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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Military members, dependents and civilians came together to participate in the first Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month color run June 18, 2014, here.

More than 100 people attended and participated in a 5K run or 3K walk while being doused with colored powder that represented the diversity of society when it comes to a person's sexual orientation.

"It makes us feel excited and proud to be a part of such a historical event for JB MDL and also grateful for the positive support of the JB MDL leadership," said Tech. Sgt. Erwynn Umali-Behrens, JB MDL Kish Airman Leadership School instructor and color run key note speaker. "It is important because it further helps the progression of unity and it truly shows us as united service members and family."

Erwynn and his husband, Will, noted how the event signified the acceptance of the LGBT community not only by service members, but also civilians and family members.

"Outside of being the guest speakers for the event, our favorite moment of the day was seeing the love and support from the start, during the run and once everyone crossed the finish line," Umali-Behren said.

Staff Sgt. Spencer Brown, 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Laboratory NCO in charge and event coordinator, explained how the day's events showcased equality and acceptance amongst service members and their families.

"Today's event also signified for the military and the joint base that no matter what your sexual orientation is we are all military members and civilians standing together to complete a common mission," Brown said. "I felt that this was ground breaking and I was excited to be a part of the event. It is important, because it gives individuals in the LGBT community an opportunity to be recognized for the work they have done and are doing to progress the community."

Brown noted how the event allowed participants to come together for one cause, healthiness, happiness and to celebrate the diversity of the JB MDL community and hopes the color run will continue in years to come.

"Although it was the first time for the run here in honor of the first Pride Month, I think the turnout was great," he said. "Now knowing we have support of the community, we will try to hold it on a weekend for maximum participation."

Umali-Behren explained how he would encourage participation next year because he believes that participation encourages acceptance and could enhance camaraderie throughout the community.

"Sometimes there are certain perceptions of the LGBT community, but with the participation of the whole community, this may alleviate some of the negative perceptions and create an even more diverse force and community," he said.

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Pride Month celebrated at joint base with color run

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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Military members, dependents and civilians came together to participate in the first Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month color run June 18, 2014, here. More than 100 people attended and participated in a 5K run or 3K walk while being doused with colored powder that represented the diversity of society when it comes to a person's sexual orientation.

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I'm also Italian!!

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I'm Mexican

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>"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow"- Albert Einstein
>"You may encounter defeats, but you must not be defeated"- Maya Angelou
>"Don't regret the past, just learn from it"- Ben Ipock
>"Strive for progress not perfection"
-Summer May Consulting
>"A goal without a plan is just a wish"
-Nia Curiano
>"Humble enough to prepare, confident enough to preform" -Nia Curiano

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1. Try to visit at least every state in the U.S.
2. End the school year w/ straight A's
3. Become a pro at baking
4. Visit Mexico again sometime this summer
5. Go sky diving
6. Try Thai food
7. Graduate from college
8. Become a medical examiner
9. Collect more state college shirts
10. Make a homemade pie

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I like to travel, I mainly go out of town every weekend!