Belvidere resident Pvt. Amanda Michelle Casterline is congratulated by Capt. Nicholas Calenicoff after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard. Casterline will serve with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, located at the National Guard Armory in West Trenton, as a Healthcare Specialist, after she completes basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

      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. Banghart at 908-454-7684 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army