Photo Caption: Sicklerville resident Christian Schley (left) is congratulated by Capt. Timothy A. Coakley (right), Officer Strength Manager, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, after Schley enlisted into the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on September 9.

Pfc. Schley, a senior at Winslow High School, has been assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 5th Squadron, 117th Cavalry, located at the National Guard Armory in Vineland. He will attend Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and after completing basic; he will begin Advanced Individual Training as an Administrative Specialist. The Administrative Specialist performs administrative, clerical and typing duties to include military and nonmilitary correspondence in draft and final copy. Every Administrative Specialist employs basic principles of English composition and grammar in preparing correspondence.

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 Huster at (856) 486-2693 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/