Tag: United States Marine Corps
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Marine Corps veteran excited for construction to begin on his ‘smart home’ in Howell
HOWELL – A veteran of the United States Marine Corps is looking forward to making Howell his home in the near future. When he moves into the community, Cpl. Scott Nokes will be living in what is referred to as a “smart home.” A smart home is defined as a residence that is equipped with…
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Old Bridge High School alum commissioned as Marine Corps. officer
Joseph Terstenyak commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. (USMC) on Aug. 28. Terstenyak spent the summer between junior and senior year of college in Quantico, Virginia, training for 10 weeks at Officer Candidate School. Upon graduating from the program last August, he returned to The College of New Jersey to finish…
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Woodbridge hires five military veterans as police officers
WOODBRIDGE — Five new officers with extensive military backgrounds have joined the ranks of the Woodbridge Police Department. “The public safety mission of the Woodbridge Police Department is our most important priority,” Mayor John E. McCormac said. “As a result of our commitment to public safety, combined with the increased assignment of uniformed officers to…
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Toys for Tots festivities at the Edison Elks Lodge Dec. 2
The Edison Elks Lodge will hold its annual Toys for Tots from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the lodge, 375 Old Post Road, Edison. Bring an unwrapped toy and join in the festivities. There will be refreshments, music and games for the children. Santa Claus and the Marines will also be there. For…
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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…
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Kendall Park Marine encourages veterans to donate organs
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — On Nov. 25, 2012, then-Private First Class Chris Molnar was visiting his two friends before they went back to college after Thanksgiving break. Molnar had just been granted a 10-day leave of absence after completing three months of boot camp training at the United States Marine Corps…
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Officers sworn in, promoted in Old Bridge
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Old Bridge Police Department celebrated two promotions and two new officers joining the ranks. Donald Fritz Jr., a 25-year veteran, was promoted to lieutenant and John Bulin, a 22-year veteran, was promoted to sergeant during a Borough Council meeting on Aug. 22. Fritz, who became a patrolman…