Perth Amboy resident Pvt. Ray Garcia has enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard and will serve with the 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry, located at the National Guard Armory in Woodbridge, as an Infantryman after completing 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 Sgt. 1st Class Vargas at (732) 636-4131 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/