Carneys Point resident Pvt. Joseph Laclaire (right) is congratulated after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard and will serve with the 1st Battalion, 114TH Infantry, located at the National Guard Armory in Woodstown as an Infantryman, after he completes 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 Staff Sgt. Lawrence at 856-889-1777 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army