West Berlin resident Pvt. Elizabeth Al-Azeema Edmonds (left) is congratulated by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Glenn Eckenrode after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on Jan. 31.  Edmonds will serve with the 150th Adjutant General Detachment, located at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville as a Human Resources 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. Surgick at 609-413-6231 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army