Bridgeton resident Pvt. Hollie Kim Bedford has enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard and will serve with E Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion located at the National Guard Armory in Vineland, as a Water Treatment Specialist after completing 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. Hagan at (908) 240-6636 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/