Perth Amboy resident Pvt. Tony Rafael Peralta has enlisted in the New Jersey Army National Guard and will serve with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry, located at the National Guard Armory in Jersey City, as an Infantryman after he completes basic training at Fort Benning, Ga.

      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 Vega at (201) 433-3871 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/