Bayonne resident Pvt. Edwin Castro Jr. (left) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Tiffaney Mohammed after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on Nov. 30.  Castro will serve with Company D, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, located at the National Guard Armory in West Orange as a Light Wheeled Vehicle 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 Sgt. 1st Class Rutter at 609-220-3386 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army