Photo Caption: Maj. William A. Heineman (right), Executive Officer, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, congratulates Toms River resident Matthew J. Berens (left) after Berens had enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on July 27.

Pvt. Berens has been assigned to C Battery, 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery, located at the National Guard Armory in Toms River. He will attend Basic Training at Fort Sill, Okla., and after completing Basic; he will begin his advanced individual training as a Cannon Crewmember. The cannon crewmember serves as a member of either a field artillery cannon section or ammunition section.

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 Fortuna at (732)349-6090 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/