1.6K views · 36 reactions | The journey toward becoming a soldier is a rite of passage; a journey filled with many milestones. For the “green phase” Soldiers from the New Jersey National Guard’s Recruit Sustainment Program who completed their culminating field training exercise at Joint Base McGuire-Lakehurst-Dix on May 16, 2015, the lesson they learned was that there are no short cuts. | The New Jersey National Guard | Facebook

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers compete in the stress shoot event during the Region 1 Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 5, 2021. The Region 1 BWC includes Soldiers from Maine, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts, as well as New Jersey; and recognizes Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army values, embody the Warrior Ethos, and represent the Force of the Future. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc.

New Jersey Army National Guard's 3-112th Field Artillery demonstrates unit prowess to their loved ones during the units Family Day. | The New Jersey National Guard