Tag: U.S. Coast Guard
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Metuchen Police welcome new officer, bid farewell to veteran officer
METUCHEN – As one door opens, another door closes, as the Metuchen Police Department welcomes a new officer and says “goodbye” to a veteran officer. The department – with a complement of 29 police officers – announced the retirement of Cpl. Chris Brown after 25 years of service on July 31. “Chris will be missed…
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North Brunswick concludes street naming ceremonies for the year
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Township of North Brunswick rounded out its veterans street naming program for 2018 with secondary street signs placed at the intersection of Thomas Avenue and Tulip Drive for Pollard Way, and at the intersection of Omaha Road and Joseph Street for Marcrie Way, on Oct. 29. The late Myron A. “Bucky”…
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Monroe twins join exclusive class of Navy chief petty officers
MONROE – Local Monroe Township High School seniors – and twins – Austin Aitken and Allison Aitken of the Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corp. have been pinned as chief petty officers. Performing the pinning ceremony on Jan. 28 were Ronald Herman, U.S. Navy command master chief for NWS…
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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…