Richland resident Pvt. Mahlon L. Barber (left) is congratulated by 2nd Lt Tiffaney Mohammed after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on Nov. 16. Barber will serve with the 150th Engineer Utility Company, located at the National Guard Armory in Tuckerton as a Heavy Equipment Operator, after he 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. Freeman at 609-513-3404 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army