Photo Caption: Maj. William Heineman (right), Executive Officer, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, congratulates Lakewood resident Colin P. Wheeler (left) after Wheeler had enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on July 10.

Pvt. Wheeler, who is a graduate of Lakewood High School, has been assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry located at the National Guard Armory in Freehold. He has completed both his Basic Training at Fort Benning, Ga., and his advanced individual training as an Infantryman. Infantrymen serve in support of offensive and defensive combat operations.

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 Sgt. 1st Class Trojak at (609) 261-0124 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/