Photo Caption: West Deptford resident Chad C. Herman (left) is congratulated by Capt. Timothy A. Coakley (right), Officer Strength Manager, Recruiting and Retention Command, New Jersey Army National Guard, after Herman enlisted into the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on October 15.

Pfc. Herman, a student of Gloucester County College, has been assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry, located at the National Guard Armory in Woodbury. He will attend Basic Training at Fort Knox, Ky., and after completing basic; he will begin his advanced individual training as a Cavalry Scout. The Cavalry Scout serves as a member of a scout crew, squad, section, or platoon in reconnaissance, security, and other 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 DiBenedetto at (856) 845-4573 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/