Photo Caption: Westhampton resident, Jon M. King (left) is congratulated by his father Captain (ret.) Michael L. King (right), after King enlisted into the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix Oct. 27.

      Pvt. King, who is a student at The College of New Jersey, has been assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 50th Brigade, located at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville.  After completing Basic Training at Fort Sill, Okla., he will attend Advanced Individual Training as a Signal Support Systems Operator.

      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. St. Pierre at (267) 242-2713 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/