Photo Caption: Prospect Park resident Thomas M. Jefferson (left) is congratulated by Sgt. Esposito, Recruiting and Retention NCO (right) after Jefferson enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at the Fort Hamilton Military Entrance Processing Station July 12.

    Spc. Jefferson, a graduate of East Side High School, has been assigned to A Company, 50th Main Support Battalion located at the National Guard Armory in Teaneck.  He completed Basic Training during his previous enlistment. He has been assigned as a Water Treatment Specialist.

    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. Esposito at (973) 538-4117 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/