Southampton resident Pvt. Charles W. Crossman Jr. (left) is congratulated by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Glenn Eckenrode after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on Jan. 31.  Crossman will serve with Company C, 114th Infantry, located at the National Guard Armory in Burlington as an Infantryman, after he completes basic training at Fort Benning, Ga.

     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 Spc. Vanartsdalen at 609-576-2566 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army