Photo Caption: Chief Warrant Officer (right), Recruiting and Retention Specialist, New Jersey Army National Guard, congratulates Parsippany resident David M. McConnon (left) after McConnon had enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on June 27.

Pfc. McConnon, who is a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, has been assigned to Troop F., 5th and 117th Cavalry, located at the National Guard Armory in Picatinny. He has completed all his training during his previous enlistment in the USMC. He will conduct weekend training as an AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer. The AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer performs maintenance on AH-64 attack helicopters.

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 Lefferts at (973) 361-5076 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/