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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:

Staff Sgt. Crystal J. Kim at (609) 562-0395,

or by email at: crystal.kim@us.army.mil

IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(15 October, 2004)

 

East Orange Resident Joins

New Jersey Army National Guard


      Photo Caption: East Orange resident Sultan Abdul-Rauf (right) is congratulated by Sgt. 1st Class Vincent Cowart after Abdul-Rauf enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Hamilton Military Entrance Processing Station Oct. 15.

 

      Pvt. Abdul-Rauf, a Columbia High School graduate, has been assigned to C Company, 50th Main Support Battalion located at the National Guard Armory in West Orange.  After completing Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., he will attend Advanced Individual Training as a Unit Supply Specialist.  Unit Supply Specialists are responsible for supervising or performing tasks involving the general upkeep and maintenance of all Army supplies and equipment.

 

      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 Cowart at (973) 325-8159 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/
 


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