Basking Ridge resident Pvt. Jessica Couto (left) is congratulated by Capt. Nicholas Calenicoff (right) after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard at Joint Force Headquarters – New Jersey located at Fort Dix.

      Pvt. Couto will serve with the Company D, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, located at the National Guard Armory in West Orange, as a Motor Transport Operator, 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 Sgt. 1st Class Geoffrey Taylor at (732) 512-7996 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/