Photo Caption: Capt. Timothy A. Coakley (right), Officer Strength Manager, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, congratulates New Brunswick resident Monique Latney (left) after Latney had enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on July 25.

Pfc. Latney, a graduate of New Brunswick High School has been assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 42nd DISCOM located at the National Guard Armory in Somerset. She will attend Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and after completing Basic; she will begin her advanced individual training as an Automated Logistical Specialist. The automated logistical specialist supervises and performs management or stock record/warehouse functions for the receipt, storage, distribution, and issue and maintains equipment records and parts.

Anyone interested in joining the New Jersey Army National Guard and wants to attend college tuition free, while earning a part-time income and serving their community, state and nation should call SFC Drummond at (732)932-7313 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/