WHO: N.J. Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Glenn Rieth; family of 2nd Lt. Stephen Gregg; leadership of the N. J. National Guard

WHAT: Medal of Honor flag presentation to family of World War II veteran; immediately followed by media availability of General Rieth

WHEN: Thursday, October 18 at 12 p.m.

WHERE: Joint Force Headquarters, Building 3650, Ft Dix, N.J.

DETAILS: An award and promotion ceremony, and Medal of Honor flag presentation will be held at the headquarters of the N.J. National Guard on Fort Dix.   The state's Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Glenn Rieth, will be presenting the Medal of Honor flag to the family of 2nd Lt. Stephen R. Gregg. Originally from Bayonne, N.J., Gregg received the nation's highest military medal for action in the European theater during World War II.  Capt. Jack Jacobs, Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, will be guest speaker.   Media availability will immediately follow.

Media wishing to attend this event must call (609) 847-6093 to gain access onto Fort Dix, and arrive at the Route 68 gate visitor's center parking lot at 1130.