Feb 2012 – Click here for PDF file The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his … Continue reading →
Welcome Back From Afghanistan Mantua, New Jersey Who: Sgt. Jake Newcomb When: Sunday, April 1, 2012 Time: 1:45 PM Where: Mantua VFW 8 New York Avenue Mantua, New Jersey 08051 Please come out to welcome home Sgt. Jake Newcomb from … Continue reading →
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of long time Legion member, Jim Gallagher… James Edward Gallagher Died March 22, 2012 James Edward Gallagher of Cherry Hill, NJ died Thursday March 22, 2012 at Virtua … Continue reading →
March 18, 2012 9:12 AM – SUZANNE ULBRICH – DAILY NEWS STAFF One Onslow County veteran received a special birthday present this weekend. John Crazy Bear, who served 22 years in the Marine Corps and fought in three wars, was … Continue reading →
Cpt Greg Dalessio Park Dedication To view all photos from the Cpt Greg Dalessio Park Dedication, click here. To view In Memory of Greg Dalessio Video, click here
Continue reading →In Memory of Greg Dalessio —————————– On June 23, 2008, thirty year old Capt Gregory Dalessio of Cherry Hill, NJ was killed on his second tour of duty in Iraq. He died of wounds sustained in Salman Pak, Iraq, when … Continue reading →
“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 →
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 →
