Stratford resident Pvt. Matthew Jordan (right) is congratulated after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard. Jordan will serve with Company C, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry, located at the National Guard Armory in Burlington as an Infantryman, after he completes basic training at Fort Benning, Ga.

     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. Cuello at 856-625-5721 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army