Photo Caption: Iselin resident Pvt. Richard Schaber (left) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Nicholas Hoffman (right) after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard.  Schaber will serve with the 5th Squadron, 117th Cavalry, located at the National Guard Armory in Vineland, as a telecommunications technician after he completes 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. 1st Class Vargas at 732-636-4131 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/