Millville resident Pvt. Edward Hofferica (left) is congratulated by 1st Lt. Tiffaney Mohammed after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on April 18. Hofferica will serve with Detachment 1, 1-160th Engineer Company, located at the National Guard Armory in Atlantic City as a Carpentry and Masonary Specialist, after he completes basic training at Fort Knox, 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 Staff Sgt. DiPalma at 856-466-6840 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army