Tag: American Legion
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Memorial Day parades, ceremonies planned throughout Middlesex County
Memorial Day services will be held throughout Middlesex County East Brunswick The annual Memorial Day observance begins at 1 p.m. on May 29 at Veterans Park at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex, 1 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, with a flag raising, presentation of wreaths, dedication of veteran tribute pavers and a mini-patriotic concert. Participating…
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Hillsborough Raiders 16U Baseball Team takes home top prize at USABL Jersey Battle Tournament
It was a “very fun” couple of days last weekend for the Hillsborough Junior American Legion baseball team during the USABL Jersey Battle Tournament held in Hillsborough Township at Mountain View Park. Competing in the 16U Central Division, the Raiders reigned supreme in its bracket to take home the top prize by representing the Hillsborough…
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American Legion now open to all honorably discharged veterans
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – With President Donald Trump’s signature on the LEGION Act (Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service) on July 30, the ongoing declared period of war was extended back to Dec. 7, 1941, making all honorably discharged veterans eligible for membership in the American Legion. The Congressionally-approved act is a way…
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World War I Commission announces ‘Bells of Peace’ on Armistice centennial
The North Brunswick World War I Centennial Committee will participate in Bells of Peace: A World War I Remembrance at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the North Brunswick Veterans Memorial, Georges Road, North Brunswick. The event is supported by The North Brunswick World War I Centennial Committee, Georges Road Business Council and Elmwood Cemetery.…
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Memorial Day is perfect time to show respect for fallen heroes
May is filled with special days: Mother’s Day, the start of some of the year’s most beautiful weather and the time when we begin planning BBQs, picnics and other outdoor gatherings. One of the year’s most important days is Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 28, this year. Memorial Day is a day of remembrance…
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American Legion chooses students to ‘run’ their own government
Sixty-eight rising high school seniors from Middlesex County are attending the 72nd session of American Legion Jersey Boys State (ALJBS) at Rider University. The college credit-qualified conference, sponsored by the American Legion Department of New Jersey, has statesmen run their own mythical 51st state. From June 18-23, the boys will have formed 18 mythical cities…
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Decorated veteran becomes commander of New Jersey American Legion
A veteran of the U.S. Navy who has numerous ties to the local community will now lead the state American Legion. During the American Legion Department of New Jersey 99th annual Department Convention on June 9 in Wildwood, Darryl Reid was chosen to succeed Roger A. Gengaro for the 2017-18 term. “It feels great to…
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Managing editor honored with American Legion Journalism award
Jennifer Amato, a managing editor for Newspaper Media Group, received the American Legion Department of New Jersey Journalism Award for 2017 at the organization’s 99th annual Department Convention held on June 8 in Wildwood. Pictured with Amato is Gary Cooper, commander of American Legion Post 401 in South Brunswick, who is also the Middlesex County…
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Monroe American Legion plans conference, poppy drive for the spring
MONROE – American Legion Post 522 has many events planned for the spring. In May, members will hold interviews with high school juniors to select delegates and alternates to attend the American Legion Boys State at Ryder College in late June. The Boys State event teaches young men how the government operates by having them run their own city. The post…