Tag: United States Air Force

  • Funeral services arranged for North Brunswick Airman Richard Samaroo

    Funeral services arranged for North Brunswick Airman Richard Samaroo

    North Brunswick resident, Airman Richard Samaroo, passed away while serving in the United States Air Force in Korea on Nov. 2. Samaroo was a 2017 graduate of North Brunswick Township High School. Viewing services will be held this evening, Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5-9 p.m. at Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset. Tomorrow morning,…

  • American Legion in Spotswood recognized for supporting Operation Freedom

    American Legion in Spotswood recognized for supporting Operation Freedom

    Master Sgt. John Nitch presented a Certificate of Appreciation to American Legion Post 253 Commander William Baum for his dedication and support toward Operation Freedom’s Sentinel & Inherent Resolve. The Spotswood Legion post shipped more than 30 packages to military personnel overseas during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel & Inherent Resolve. Their appreciation was recognized by Lt.…

  • Metuchen native graduates from basic military training

    Metuchen native graduates from basic military training

    United States Air Force Airman Daniel M. Flaherty 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…

  • Woodbridge native graduates from basic military training with the United States Air Force

    Woodbridge native graduates from basic military training with the United States Air Force

    United States Air Force Airman 1st Class Harry L. Brand III 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…

  • Edison native graduates basic military training with the U.S. Air Force

    Edison native graduates basic military training with the U.S. Air Force

    U.S. Air Force Airman Demetri N. Wojciechowski 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…

  • Nine candidates seek Edison school board seats

    Nine candidates seek Edison school board seats

    EDISON — Nine candidates are vying for the three, three-year term seats available on the Board of Education in the upcoming election. Incumbents Beth Moroney and Jingwei “Jerry” Shi face seven newcomers including Carol Bodofsky, Elizabeth M. Conway, Ruchika Juneja, Falguni Patel, Aquib Virani, Sunil R. Vuppula, and Maria C. Wise. Two candidates are vying…

  • Bishop George Ahr graduate earns Civil Air Patrol award

    Bishop George Ahr graduate earns Civil Air Patrol award

    Civil Air Patrol Cadet Caroline D’Souza, a Bishop George Ahr High School graduate, has earned the Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Award. The award was presented to D’Souza by New Jersey Wing Commander Colonel Steve Tracy in a special awards ceremony held at the VFW Hall on Washington Street in Manville on June 14. D’Souza…

  • Edison native to perform at Presidential Inauguration

    Edison native to perform at Presidential Inauguration

    EDISON — For Briana Tarby, she said her time at John P. (J.P.) Stevens High School molded her career path. Tarby is a First Class Petty Officer with the Coast Guard and is busy preparing for the Jan. 20 Presidential Inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., where she will be an oboe player…