Photo Caption: Edgewater Park resident Pvt. Robert Richards (left) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. James Ferguson (right) after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard. Richards will serve with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 50th Brigade, located at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville, as an Infantryman, after he completes basic training at Fort 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 Platt at 609-882-1312 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/