Hackettstown resident Pvt. Rocklin J. Ruiz has enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard and will serve with the 2nd Detachment 218th Military Police, 50th Brigade located at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville, as a Military Policeman after completing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Ky.

      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. Davis at (973 ) 261-0579 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/