Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Schwenk | New Jersey National Guard | 01.13.2026
A New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy staff member forms up Class 61 candidates after in-processing at the National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 2026. During the first two weeks of the 22-week program, candidates undergo an acclimation phase where they will adjust to the program’s physical, mental, and social discipline. Youth ChalleNGe Academy is an alternative......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Schwenk | New Jersey National Guard | 01.13.2026
New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy Class 61 candidates put their cold-weather gear on after in-processing at the National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 2026. During the first two weeks of the 22-week program, candidates undergo an acclimation phase where they will adjust to the program’s physical, mental, and social discipline. Youth ChalleNGe Academy is an......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Schwenk | New Jersey National Guard | 01.13.2026
A New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy Class 61 candidate gets a haircut during in-processing at the National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 2026. During the first two weeks of the 22-week program, candidates undergo an acclimation phase where they will adjust to the program’s physical, mental, and social discipline. Youth ChalleNGe Academy is an alternative education......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Schwenk | New Jersey National Guard | 01.13.2026
A New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy Class 61 candidate gets a haircut during in-processing at the National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 2026. During the first two weeks of the 22-week program, candidates undergo an acclimation phase where they will adjust to the program’s physical, mental, and social discipline. Youth ChalleNGe Academy is an alternative education......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Schwenk | New Jersey National Guard | 01.13.2026
A U.S. Army Soldier, New Jersey Army National Guard, assists a New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy Class 61 candidate with in-processing at the National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 2026. During the first two weeks of the 22-week program, candidates undergo an acclimation phase where they will adjust to the program’s physical, mental, and social discipline. Youth......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Schwenk | New Jersey National Guard | 01.13.2026
A U.S. Army Soldier, New Jersey Army National Guard, assists a New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy Class 61 candidate with in-processing at the National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 2026. During the first two weeks of the 22-week program, candidates undergo an acclimation phase where they will adjust to the program’s physical, mental, and social discipline. Youth......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Schwenk | New Jersey National Guard | 01.13.2026
A New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy staff member gives instruction to Class 61 candidates during in-processing at the National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 2026. During the first two weeks of the 22-week program, candidates undergo an acclimation phase where they will adjust to the program’s physical, mental, and social discipline. Youth ChalleNGe Academy is an......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Schwenk | New Jersey National Guard | 01.13.2026
A New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy Class 61 candidate reads the cadet handbook during in-processing at the National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, New Jersey, Jan. 13, 2026. During the first two weeks of the 22-week program, candidates undergo an acclimation phase where they will adjust to the program’s physical, mental, and social discipline. Youth ChalleNGe Academy is an alternative......
