North Cape May resident Pvt. Shawn M. Rocca (left) is congratulated by Capt. Nicholas Calenicoff after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard on Dec. 13.  Rocca will serve with the 253rd Transportation Company, located at the National Guard Armory in Cape May as a Motor Transport Operator, after he completes basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C.

     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. Basco at 609-465-3491 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army