Tag: U.S. Navy
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Princeton honors ‘the few, carrying the many’ on Veterans Day
Princeton joined communities across the nation on Veterans Day to honor their veterans service and sacrifice in protecting the United States. On the campus of Princeton University, inside the university’s chapel a Veterans Day Service was held by the university and the Spirit of Princeton on Nov. 11. “Veterans Day is an opportunity to pause…
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Gov. James J. Florio remembered for champion efforts in environment, safety
Local dignitaries, leaders remember former Gov. James J. Florio, whose time in office saw a wide variety of initiatives, many of which led to significant changes in New Jersey public policy and governance. Florio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sept. 25. He was 85. “Gov. Florio was a fighter who never backed…
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Old Bridge native making waves in US Navy serving aboard USS Makin Island; promoted to petty officer second class
OLD BRIDGE – Following in her father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, Marie Noelle Gonzales is making waves serving in the U.S. Navy. She was recently meritoriously promoted in rank to petty officer second class, according to a press release through the Navy Office of Community Outreach. The Meritorious Advancement Program allows commands to select their most…
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Edison VFW hosts inaugural 5K race to benefit veterans
EDISON – A community of runners from across New Jersey arrived at the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3117 ready to race. The post held its first 5K run/walk Sept. 17 to benefit the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park. The course took participants in a loop from National Road to Brunswick…
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A mural beautifies Edison VFW Post 3117
EDISON – Among the tractor trailers and industrial sites on National Road, there is now a beautiful mural depicting essentially what every military branch stands for: the American flag. The 48-foot by 11-foot mural is painted on the back of the Edison Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3117 building. Artist Nitu Pilania, of Iselin,…
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East Brunswick hosts 5K Walk/Run to benefit veterans suffering from PTSD in Middlesex County
EAST BRUNSWICK – The heat did not stop more than a hundred people participate in the township’s annual 5K charity race to support veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The 5K was sponsored by the East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Post 133 held at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center on July…
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Lawrence Township remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice during Memorial Day ceremony, parade
For Shaun Sexton, who comes from a Gold Star family, Memorial Day is personal. That’s because Sexton’s uncle was killed in action during the Vietnam War on Dec. 3, 1969. He was just 20 years old. Gold Star families are those that lost an immediate family member in the military in the line of duty.…
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Woodbridge native’s drive for service takes him to new heights as he embarks to become a naval aviator in U.S. Navy
WOODBRIDGE – For Billy Exiquel B. Dulay, the drive for community service began at a young age. That drive may have been from his grandmother, Dolora Dulay, who he looked up to growing up. “My grandmother … helped me a lot,” he said. “I look up to her because she is, to this day, very…
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Funeral service held for Manalapan grad who was training for SEALs
MANALAPAN – A funeral service was held on Feb. 25 at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church for Kyle Mullen, 24, of Manalapan, who died on Feb. 4 while training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. On Feb. 6, the U.S. Navy confirmed that Mullen, a SEAL candidate assigned to Naval Special Warfare Basic Training…
