Cherry Hill resident Pvt. Theodore F. Shaffer (right) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Marcello Dos Santos after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on Jan. 3.  Shaffer will serve with Troop C, 102nd RSTA, located at the National Guard Armory in Hackettstown as a Radio Operator, after he 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 Spc. Sweeten at 856-625-9361 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army