Lakewood resident Pfc. Paul J. Witham (left) is congratulated by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Glenn Eckenrode after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on Jan. 12.  Witham will serve with Company B, 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry, located at the National Guard Armory in Freehold 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 Sgt. Spano at 609-8162464 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army