Tag: U.S. Army
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Army recruiting sees historic mission increase
U.S. Army leaders recently announced the need for 6,000 additional active-duty recruits and 1,500 additional Army Reserve recruits by the end of September. As a result of the National Defense Authorization Act’s increase in the Army’s size, U.S. Army Recruiting Command will see the largest in-year mission increase in the command’s history, bringing the…
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Milltown woman’s veteran family members honored posthumously
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer LAWRENCEVILLE — Clutching her wedding photo taken on Sept. 8, 1945, Marie Rittman proudly accepted posthumous New Jersey Distinguished Service Medals (NJDSM) for four men she holds dear to her heart. Those men are her husband, Pfc. Henry W. Rittman, who served in infantry combat with the U.S. Army during World…
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Promoted officers have extensive careers in law enforcement
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Three veteran Old Bridge police officers have been promoted to higher ranks. With their family by their sides, Acting Captain Joseph Mandola was sworn in to the official role as captain, Sgt. Scott Gumprecht was sworn in to the role of lieutenant and Patrolman Richard Tulko was sworn…
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Edison participates in Wreaths Across America
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The freedoms Americans experience today did not come without a price, said U.S. Navy veteran Edward Marczak. “We honor [military men and woman] and their families for the sacrifices they make for us each and every day to keep our country free and safe from terrorism,” he said. “When…
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Local residents honor staff sergeant killed in Afghanistan
SAYREVILLE — John and Julianne Perry first met in elementary school at St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Sayreville, where coincidentally, Julianne’s mother was John’s third and then fifth grade teacher. They lost touch growing up and reconnected just as John was joining the U.S. Army. Julianne went to meet John again at his graduation from…
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St. Stan’s to hold service for fallen Army soldier
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, will hold a special service at 11 a.m. on Dec. 3 honoring Army Staff Sergeant John W. Perry, who was killed in a suicide bomber attack in Afghanistan and who saved his unit, on Nov. 12.
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Army program offers test prep, online study programs
Students seeking help with preparing for college entrance exams or looking to improve math, English and science skills can do so for free with an online study program. March2Success, a public service provided by the U.S. Army, offers guides to walk users through the entire college application process and also has a monitoring tool for…
