Photo Caption: Maj. William A. Heineman (right), Executive Officer, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, congratulates Bellmawr resident John James Howard Jr. (left) after Howard had enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on July 24.

Pvt. Howard, who is a graduate of Triton High School, has been assigned to A Company, 250th Signal Battalion located at the National Guard Armory in Cherry Hill. He will attend Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and after completing Basic; he will begin his advanced individual training as a Multi-Channel Systems Operator Maintainer.

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 Krug at (856) 486-2681 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/