Photo Caption: Capt. Timothy A. Coakley (right), Officer Strength Manager, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, administers the oath of enlistment to Williamstown resident Rudolph R. Chase Jr. (left) into the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on June 27.

Pvt. Chase, who is a graduate of Williamstown High School, has been assigned to Company B, 250th Forward Support Battalion located at the National Guard Armory in Hammonton. He will attend Basic Training at Fort Knox, KY, and after completing Basic; he will begin his advanced individual training as a Fire Control Repairer. The Fire Control Repairer performs direct and general support maintenance on combat vehicle, infantry and artillery fire control systems and equipment, and related test 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 DiBenedetto at (856) 384-8831 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/