Photo Caption: Hillsborough resident Pvt. Ian Custode (left) is congratulated by 2nd Lt. Anthony Salvani (right) after enlisting in the New Jersey Army National Guard.  Pvt. Custode will serve with D Company, 1st Battalion, 150th General Support Aviation Battalion, located at the National Guard Armory in West Trenton, as an Avionics Mechanic after completing 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. Kim at (732) 742-6011 or visit the New Jersey Army National Guard website at www.state.nj.us/military/army/