Photo Caption: Lt. Col. Dennis W. Devery (right), Recruiting and Retention Manager, New Jersey Army National Guard, congratulates Joseph G. Gagnon (center) and David E. Cline (left) after they enlisted into the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on September 19.

Spc. Gagnon, a graduate of Rider University, and Spc. Cline, a graduate of Rutgers University, enlisted into the New Jersey Army National Guard through the Battle Buddy Program, where they attend Basic Training together. They have been assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry located at the National Guard Armory in Mount Holly. They will attend Basic Training at Fort Leonardwood, Miss, and after completing basic; they will begin Officer Candidate School located at Sea Girt.

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 Staff Sgt. Clarke at (609) 386-7140 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/