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Staff Sgt. Crystal J. Kim at (609) 562-0395,

or by email at: crystal.kim@us.army.mil

IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(20 July, 2004)

 

Elizabeth Resident Joins

New Jersey Army National Guard

 


     Photo Caption: Elizabeth resident Celso J. Leyva (left) is congratulated by Pfc. Anthony Cecala(right), Recruiting Assistant after Leyva enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Fort Hamilton Military Entrance Processing Station July 19.

 

     Pfc. Leyva, a graduate of Elizabeth High School, has been assigned to A Troop, 5th Squadron, 117th Cavalry located at the National Guard Armory in Dover.  After completing Basic Training at Fort Knox, Ky., he will attend Advanced Individual Training as a Cavalry Scout.

 

     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 Lefferts at (908) 351-8049 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/
 


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