Villas resident Pvt. Mark McCarthy (left) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Tiffaney Mohammed after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on Dec. 11. McCarthy will serve with the 253rd Transportation Company, located at the National Guard Armory in Cape May Courthouse as a Motor Transport Operator, after he completes basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

      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 Staff Sgt. Wareham at 856-507-1071 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army