Photo Caption: Jersey City resident Pvt. Ruben Rodriguez (left) is sworn into the New Jersey Army National Guard by 2nd Lt. Nicholas Hoffman (right).   Rodriguez will serve with the 110th Engineer Detachment, located at the National Guard Armory in Sea Girt, as a plumber, after he 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 Sgt. 1st Class Rutter at 609-562-0531 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/