Photo Caption: Iselin resident Amanda Yuro (left) is congratulated by Sgt 1st Class Vargas (right) after Yuro enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Hamilton Military Entrance Processing Station Sept. 29.

     Pvt. Yuro, a John F. Kennedy High School senior, has been assigned to E Company, 50th Main Support Battalion, located at the National Guard Armory in Jersey City.  After completing Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., she will attend Advanced Individual Training as a Health Care Specialist.  Health Care Specialists primarily responsibilities include providing emergency medical treatment, limited primary care and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness.  Additionally, Health Care Specialist assist with outpatient and inpatient care and treatment, preparing blood samples for laboratory analysis, and giving shots and medicines to patients.