Photo Caption: Capt. Timothy A. Coakley (right), Officer Strength Manager, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, congratulates Medford Lakes resident John L. Schneider II (left) after Schneider enlisted into the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on August 15.

Pvt. Schneider has been assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 5th and 117th Cavalry located at the National Guard Armory in Vineland. He will attend Basic Training at Fort Knox, KY and after completing basic; he will begin Advanced Individual Training as an Intelligence Analyst. The Intelligence Analyst performs duties associated with the All Source Analyst System. Supervises, coordinates, and participates in collection management, analysis, processing, and dissemination of combat, strategic, and tactical military intelligence.

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. Elias at (609) 261-0124 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/