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MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS
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| IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (29 July, 2004) |
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Egg Harbor Township Resident Joins New Jersey Army National Guard
Photo Caption: Egg Harbor Township resident, John W. Gifford III (left) is congratulated by Maj. William Heineman (right), Executive Officer, Recruiting and retention Command, New Jersey Army National Guard, after Gifford enlisted into the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix July 27.
Pvt. Gifford, a senior at the Absegami High School, has been assigned to the Detachment 1, 253rd Transportation Company located at the National Guard Armory in Tuckerton. After completing Basic Training at Fort Leon Wood, Mo., he will attend Advanced Individual Training as a Chemical Operation Specialist.
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 (609)
345-4233 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/ |