Lafayette resident Pvt. Krista Makie Powell has enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard and will serve with the 250th Finance Detachment located at the National Guard Armory in Flemington as a Finance Technician 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. Akerstrom at (973) 383-9691 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/