South Union resident Pvt. Yaseem B. B. Covington (right) is sworn into the New Jersey Army National Guard and will serve with the 50th Water Treatment Company, located at the National Guard Armory in Sea Girt as a Water Purification Specialist, after he completes basic training at Fort Know, Ky.

     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 Rutter at 609-220-3386 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army