Photo Caption: Vernon resident Pvt. Justin Leroux (left) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Nicholas Hoffman after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard. Leroux will serve with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 102nd Armor, located at the National Guard Armory in Hackettstown , as an armor crewmember, after he completes basic training at Fort Knox, Ky.

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. Akerstrom at 973-383-9691 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/