Tag: military
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Rotary Club of Hillsborough to organize ‘Flags for Heroes’ field of honor Veteran’s Day
The Rotary Club of Hillsborough is organizing the “Flags for Heroes” field of honor at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex for Veteran’s Day. “Flags for Heroes” is a national movement designed to honor veterans by assembling a field of American flags bearing the names of the veteran on the flagpole. “We had a great response…
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Rider University offers program for entrepreneurial vets and military
Entrepreneurial veterans and active-duty military are encouraged to apply to Rider University’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Training program. Returning for its eighth year, the free, seven-week program helps veterans and active-duty military develop a business concept or grow an existing business. Led by faculty in Rider’s Norm Brodsky College of Business, the program guides participants through a…
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Burlington County freeholder urges veterans and service members to get counted in 2020 Census
Census takers are on the move within Burlington County neighborhoods as part of this year’s decennial count, and Burlington County’s freeholders continue to encourage residents to self-respond in order to ensure they are counted. Veterans and service members living in the county are among the populations officials are concerned might get missed. “There’s no reason…
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Active duty troops stationed overseas receive care packages from Spotswood American Legion Post 253
American Legion Post 253 in Spotswood sent 28 care packages overseas to active military troops with U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Nitch of Spotswood, and the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron out of McGuire Air Force Base/Joint Base – McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst, currently stationed in Kuwait. Bill Baum, commander of the post, received…
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Old Bridge High School seeks military alumni for Military Wall of Honor
Old Bridge High School seeks active duty or reservist military personnel who are alumni for the Military Wall of Honor expected to be established this year. The wall is meant to commemorate graduates who have given their lives to honor their country and shine a light on the importance of veterans within the Old Bridge…
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Graduates of North Brunswick Township High School to enlist in the military
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Nine young men plan to enlist in the military after graduating from North Brunswick Township High School on June 25. “We’re really proud of them for making the choice to serve our country,” said Kevin Farrell, director of Guidance at the high school. “We really support them.” Hunter Allen will join the…
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In the Service
U.S. Air Force Airman Nathalia Valencia-Martinez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an…
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North Brunswick teen collecting socks, gum for military troops
Chloe Rossmann, a 16-year-old junior at North Brunswick Township High School, is partnering with Military Connections to collect white socks, chewing gum and Slim Jims to send to troops overseas. Donations will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the North Brunswick Municipal Building, Office of the Mayor, Second Floor, 710 Hermann…
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Restaurant fundraiser to support ROTC cadets at Old Bridge High School
The Old Bridge High School JROTC Parents Association will hold a fundraiser from 4-10 p.m. on Feb. 26 at Texas Roadhouse, 1000 Route 9, Parlin section of Sayreville, to benefit the cadets. Donations of travel-sized toiletries, snacks and other items for the cadets’ annual “Gifts from Home” project will be accepted. Last year, the cadets…