Photo Caption: Capt. Timothy A. Coakley (right), Officer Strength Manager, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, administers the oath of enlistment to Pemberton resident Alexia C. Johnson (left) into the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on Jun 16.

Pfc. Johnson, who is currently a student at Pemberton Township High School, has been assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 150th General Support Aviation Battalion located at the National Guard Armory in West Trenton.   She will attend Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., this summer, complete her senior year of high school and after graduation, attend her advanced individual training as a Unit Supply Specialist.   Unit supply specialists perform duties involving request, receipt, storage, issue, accountability, and preservation of individual, organizational, or installation expendable supplies and 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. Elias at (609) 261-0124 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/