Hammonton resident Airman Basic Louis S. Kerekes Jr. (right) was sworn into the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard by Maj. Diana Brown, 177th Mission Support Flight Commander. Kerekes will serve with the 177th Logistics Readiness Squadron in Aircraft Fuels Systems after he completes basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

      Anyone interested in joining the New Jersey Air National Guard and wants to attend college tuition free, while earning a part-time income and serving their community, state and nation should call Tech. Sgt. Susan J. Faucett at 1-800-392-6377 or visit the 177th Fighter Wing website at www.njatla.ang.af.mil