Navy Lieutenant Joseph J. Casale has departed on a scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism while assigned to the guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James, homeported in San Diego. A 1992 graduate of Toms River High School, Casale received a bachelor of science degree at Villanova (Pa.) University, and joined the Navy in May 1997. He is the son of Susan Mayer of Corea, Maine, and Joseph Casale of West Long Branch.
Navy Hospitalman Recruit Jesse Canaris recently graduated from the Basic Hospital Corps School at Naval Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes, Ill. His first assignment will involve direct patient care. A 2005 graduate of Long Branch High School, Canaris joined the Navy in August. He is the son of Michele Canaris, Eatontown.