Photo caption: Manahawkin resident Maj. Daniel J. Dreher (right) receives the Army Achievement Medal from Lt. Col. Jorge Martinez (left), Commander, 119th Corps Support Battalion during a ceremony held at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville.

Maj. Dreher received the award for outstanding performance as the Assistant Operations Officer for the 57th Troop Command, New Jersey Army National Guard from Oct. 27, 2000 to Feb. 28, 2003. "His dedication to duty, excellence in performance and tenacity in pursuit of safe mission accomplishment allowed the battalion and its subordinate units to maintain the readiness, morale and strength essential for the defense of our community, state and nation," stated Lt. Col. Jorge Martinez, Commander, 119th Corps Support Battalion. The Army Achievement Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces who, while serving in any capacity with the Army in a non-combat area distinguish themselves by meritorious service or achievement.