WHO/WHAT: Sixteen New Jersey Army National Guard Soldiers will take part in the Reconstitution process as they return from a one-year Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) deployment as part of the Embedded Training Team in Afghanistan.

The ETT mission performed by the New Jersey Citizen-Soldiers was designed to provide experienced U.S. Army mentors and advisors to the Afghan National Army (ANA) in an effort to build a professional army for the country of Afghanistan. These Citizen-Soldiers advised, mentored, and coached with their Afghan counterparts in tactical and technical subjects.

WHEN: Thursday, September 25 at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters, Fort Dix

Media wishing to attend this event must call (609) 530-6942 by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24

Media should arrive at the Fort Dix Visitor's Center (Route 68 gate) at 9:15 a.m. for escort onto the base.