Photo Caption: Maj. William Heineman (right), Executive Officer, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, congratulates Matawan resident Kevin Lama (left) after Lama enlisted into the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on July 9.

Pfc. Lama, who is a graduate of Christian Brother's Academy, has been assigned to B Company, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry located at the National Guard Armory in Freehold. After attending Basic Training at Fort Leonardwood, Mo, he will begin his Officer Candidate School at the National Guard Training Center 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. Wong at (732) 462-2120 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/