Feb 05, 2014 Members of a small southern New Jersey town are sparring over a state-approved flag meant to honor U.S. soldiers killed in the line of duty. Two years after Army SPC Benjamin Moore was killed in Afghanistan in … Continue reading →
Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29 Northeast Philadelphia – A family is outraged as a convicted cop killer gets off death row. A judge vacated the death sentence for Edward Bracey convicted of killing officer Danny Boyle … Continue reading →
22 January 2014 Recently, I received an email from a dear friend and brother in arms, Ed Honn who served our country in the Vietnam War. It was a request to pledge to a cause that would establish a national … Continue reading →
By Doug Otto At it’s January membership meeting, Ocean City’s American Legion Post 524 said “thank you” to the town’s Police Motorcycle Squad by donating $1,000 to their privately funded maintenance program. The Post and the Motorcycle Squad have worked … Continue reading →
On Friday December 6, 2013, the VFW Post 2445 in Maple Shade, hosted our annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Service to accommodate the schoolchildren of Maple Shade. Three schools attended, Yocum , Wilkens, and Steinhauer which participated in this memorial service … Continue reading →
This veteran has a case worker from Community Hope that is handling his case. Community Hope is who reached out to us for help. Updates will be posted as they come in. 1/13 – Update on Veteran & Disabled son … Continue reading →
Accredited American Legion service officers are specially trained to provide expert assistance, free of charge, to veterans and their families. While the majority of a service officer’s work involves application for VA disability benefits, these compassionate professionals also provide information, … Continue reading →
About the National Emergency Fund The Preamble to The American Legion Constitution sums up the theme of the National Endowment Fund, “… devotion to mutual helpfulness.” This phrase is more than just mere words on paper; it’s our pledge of … Continue reading →
Temporary Financial Assistance Since its establishment in 1925, The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program has awarded cash grants to minor children of veterans who are eligible for American Legion membership. These grants help families in need meet the cost … Continue reading →
The American Legion Post 372 is located at 1532 Martin Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ. Click here for there website page on Patriot Connections.
Continue reading →George Bernard Youngkin On December 22, 2013, the Lord called George home. George was born on October 23, 1931 to Anna and Bernard Youngkin. He was the oldest of six children, grew up in Philadelphia and moved to NJ in … Continue reading →
About Operation Jersey Cares is a volunteer organization whose mission is to help our troops overseas as well as the returning Soldiers and Marines who have been wounded in combat. Mission Operation Jersey Cares is comprised of Veterans and other … Continue reading →
For the third year A Salute to Our Soldiers to honor our servicemen and women with a complimentary Vermont wedding for one deserving couple. A Salute to Our Soldiers continues to grow. This year, three deserving couples will be awarded … Continue reading →
HAPPY HOUR Through this Happy Hour, local veterans and supporters will learn more about four regional Veteran Service Organizations and how to get involved with them. These Veterans Service Organizations include: Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network, Team Red White And Blue, … Continue reading →
Please join us on December 7th, 2013 at 7pm at the Lindenwold Moose Lodge for our Annual Holiday Candlelight Service honoring all our POW/MIAs, deployed troops and veterans. Special Guests include Family of our local POW/MIA’s. Food buffet to follow … Continue reading →
Turkey Dinner Aboard Battleship New Jersey Gives Thanks To Those That Serve CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) – An annual Thanksgiving dinner for active military and veterans in the region got a new home this year — aboard the Battleship New Jersey, on … Continue reading →
Feb 2014 Update is below this original article…. (Nov 2013) A few days ago, 2 Million Bikers to DC released an announcement that their website is now active. It’s been months coming, and something many have been waiting to see. … Continue reading →
Robert “Bob” Brian Oscarson, 67, passed gently early Thursday morning, November 14, 2013 in Mt. Holly, NJ in the embrace of his sister Sigrid and brother-in-law Bill Wares. A Military Chaplain presided at his bedside. He was the son of … Continue reading →
The Gloucester County Police Academy goes all out to the finish during the Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial 5K Run for the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. (Staff Photo by Jesse Bair/South Jersey Times Phil Davis/South … Continue reading →