Photo Caption: Maj. William Heineman (right), Executive Officer, Recruiting and Retention, New Jersey Army National Guard, congratulates Berlin resident Alexander M. Roman (left) after Roman had enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Dix on July 10.

Pvt. Roman, who is currently a senior at Eastern High School, has been assigned to A Company, 250th Signal Battalion located at the National Guard Armory in Cherry Hill. After attending Basic Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., he will begin his advanced individual training as a Track Vehicle Repairer. The Track Vehicle Repairer performs maintenance on track vehicles; supervises maintenance on wheeled vehicles, material handling equipment, and chemical quartermaster equipment (less office machines); and supervises related activities including fuel and electrical system repair and maintenance.

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 Stillwagon at (856) 486-2681 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/