Photo Caption: Riverside resident Pvt. Erica Peterson (left) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Nicholas Hoffman (right) after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard. Peterson will serve with B Company, 250th Forward Support Battalion, located at the National Guard Armory in Bordentown, as a vehicle mechanic, after she 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 Staff Sgt. Archer at 609-386-7140 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/