Sicklerville resident Pvt. Coleton D. Rivera (left) is congratulated by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Glenn Eckenrode after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard. Rivera will serve with Company A, 1-150th Air Assault Battalion, located at the National Guard Armory in West Trenton, as a UH-60 Helicopter Mechanic, 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. Johnson at 609-839-0945 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army