“Hiring Our Heroes” Employment Fair Scheduled for March 9 in Iselin Trenton, NJ, February 16, 2012 – The American Legion has joined forces with the U.S. and N.J. Chambers of Commerce in support of the Hiring Our Heroes program, a … Continue reading →
Harley David Harless was born November 2, 1949. He served in the Army during Vietnam, returning home in 1969. He served with the 1st Brigade, 50th infantry – the Short Range Ambush Patrol. Jack Noble, a former comrade, remembers Harley … Continue reading →
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — U.S. Air Forces in Europe is standing up the first U.S. aviation detachment in Poland later this year, a move that Polish officials say represents the first “permanent presence” of U.S. military members on Polish soil. The … Continue reading →
VA Introduces Text Messaging to Expand Efforts to Prevent Suicide WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its efforts to prevent suicide through several new initiatives that increase the availability of services for Veterans, Servicemembers and their families. … Continue reading →
(From Patriot Guard Riders) On Friday, 17 February, 2012, we will escort LCpl. De Oca from Dover,DE to North Arlington, NJ. First staging area: N. DoverHome Depot, Rt. 13 & Leipsic Road @ 0930, KSU 0945 Fora short trip to … Continue reading →
Seventeen years ago, a young Dale County Sheriff’s jailer began working alongside a sheriff’s reserve deputy who would influence his life in several ways. That jailer is now Dale County Sheriff Wally Olson, and the reserve deputy was Don Williams. … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON – The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is piloting two initiatives that should keep nearly 600,000 pounds of kitchen waste out of U.S. landfills in 2012. “VA is committed to cutting our waste in … Continue reading →
BEIRUT — Syrian government forces renewed their assault on the rebellious city of Homs on Tuesday in what activists described as the heaviest shelling in days, as the U.N. human rights chief raised fears of civil war. Troops loyal to … Continue reading →
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Osbrany Montes De Oca, 20, of North Arlington, N.J., died Feb. 10 while conducting combat operations in … Continue reading →
Police Officers who gave their lives to the City of Philadelphia. Moses Walker August 18, 2012 Gun Shot Brian Lorenzo July 8, 2012 Motorcycle Accident John Pawlowski February 13, 2009 Gun Shot Timothy Simpson November 17, 2008 Struck by … Continue reading →
2010 – DOG TAG PROJECT ROLLS ON….ANOTHER DOG TAG FOUND IN VIETNAM RETURNED TO VETERAN SOME 40 YEARS LATER…. DOG TAGS RETURNED TO VIETNAM VET, Larry Lichtenstein In February 2010, Tony Halas, VP of the POW/MIA Awareness Committee (Gloucester & … Continue reading →
December 2011 – John Early Leavister, a Marine, served his country in Vietnam – leaving behind a piece of his history behind – his dog tag. Last week, his son, John, got a surprising friend request on Facebook – a … Continue reading →
Remains of 1950s POW to be buried The remains of a Philadelphia soldier declared missing in action during the Korean War have been identified and will be buried this week, the Defense Department said Monday. Army Pfc. George A. Porter, … Continue reading →
NAME TERRITORY BACKGROUND INFO WEBSITE EMAIL N.J.M.C.E. New Jersey Cover ing all of NJ Promoter Weekend Rides website njmcecom@aol.com 119th Motorcycle Company Flemington, NJ Sunday Rides Come join our club! website danj_48@yahoo.com All City Riders Paterson Charitable Events forommunity, Family … Continue reading →
Welcome Home for 3 soldiers – brothers, home for Xmas. Cherry Hill, NJ. Cherry Hill Township, Cherry Hill Fire Dept, Cherry Hill American Legion, Heroes Welcome, Warriors Watch, AM Vet Riders, Nam Knights of America MC Delaware Valley Chapter and … Continue reading →
Leo Medals COURIER-POST 1/6/2010 – CHERRY HILL. Area veterans of wars dating to World War II gathered Tuesday at the Cherry Hill Mall to receive honors from the state. “This is great,” said 87-year-old Robert Edgin of Willingboro, who received … Continue reading →
This is the first time that we are trying to organize all of the American Legion Riders to ride together as one group in support of Rolling Thunder. Many American Legion Riders (ALR) have participated for years in the Annual … Continue reading →
Welcome Back From Afghanistan Burlington Township, New Jersey Who: LCpl Richard Snyder III When: Sunday, February 5, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM Where: 12 Dresser Ave. Burlington Township, New Jersey 08016 Contact: George (Yellow Ribbon Club) 856-685-3150 Richard Snyder II (Father) … Continue reading →
Welcome Back From Afghanistan Glassboro New Jersey Who: Specialist Christopher Bixby When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM Where: 456 Salter Ct. Glassboro, New Jersey 08028*** ***hard to find on GPS due to being a newer development: on corners … Continue reading →
Welcome Back From Afghanistan Somerdale, New Jersey Who: Sgt TJ Homan When: Monday, February 6, 2012 Time: 6:45 PM Where: 12 Haverford Ave. Somerdale, New Jersey 08083 Contact: David (Yellow Ribbon Club) 609-417-8640 Kelly (Mother) kellyalmasy@yahoo.com Please come out to … Continue reading →
