Photo Caption: Penns Grove resident Pvt. Robert Slippey (left) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Nicholas Hoffman (right) after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard.  Slippey will serve as a motor transportation operator after he completes basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

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. Dipalma at 856-769-4027 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/