Somerville resident Pvt. Kesha M. Llauderes (right) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Marcello Dos Santos after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on Jan. 24.  Llauderes will serve with Detachment 1, Company C, 250th Brigade Support Battalion located at the National Guard Armory in Sea Girt as a health care 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. Esposito at 732-545-5459 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army