Photo Caption: Perth Amboy resident Pvt. Willy Alberton (left) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Stephen Iaquinto (right) after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard. Pvt. Alberton will serve with the C Company, 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry located at the National Guard Armory in Woodbridge, as an Infantryman after completing basic training at Ft. 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 Sgt. 1st Class Vargas at (732) 636-6739 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/