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Jersey Proud: New Jersey National Guard program helps teens

A total of 61 teenagers began the program this week.

News 12 Staff

Jan 16, 2026, 10:24 PM

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The New Jersey National Guard's free youth program kicked off this week.

The Youth Challenge Academy, which has been running since 1994, gives 16- to 18-year-olds a sense of military life through structure and discipline.

The aim is for graduates of the 22-week program to learn skills, values and self-discipline to succeed as adults.

A total of 61 teenagers began the program this week.

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