Vineland resident Pvt. Letisha Y. Santiago (right) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Marcello Dos Santos after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on Dec. 13. Santiago will serve with Company E, 250th Brigade Support Battalion located at the National Guard Armory in Vineland as a Water Treatment Specialist, after she completes basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C.

      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. DiPalma at 856-466-6840 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army