Photo Caption: Maj. William Heineman (right), Executive Officer, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, congratulates Blackwood resident Alonzo McCoy (left) after McCoy had enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on July 10.

Pvt. McCoy, who is currently a senior at Highland High School, has been assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 5th Troop, 117th Cavalry located at the National Guard Armory in Vineland. After attending Basic Training at Fort Knox, Ky., he will begin his advanced individual training as an M-1 Abrams Battle Tank Armor Crewman. The armor crewman serves as a member of M-1/M-1A1 armor unit in offensive and defensive combat operations.

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/