Military and Veterans
By TAPINTO BORDENTOWN STAFF
December 19, 2021
TRENTON, NJ – To deter the illegal act of falsely claiming to be a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Assemblymembers Carol Murphy and Sterley Stanley have sponsored legislation to upgrade the crimes for those who misrepresent themselves as a member or veteran of the United States Armed ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wreaths Across America’s annual escort to Arlington National Cemetery kicked off on Saturday, December 11, and it will be making an exciting stop in Bordentown Township while on its way to Virginia. The country’s longest Veterans’ parade will be stopping in the Township ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Veterans who may have been discharged from the military under less than honorable circumstances may now have an opportunity to clear their records, and be eligible for important benefits, thanks to a new partnership between The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) and the ...
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — The Spouses of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) Organization is bringing holiday cheer to new Service Members at the Base. Through the Operation Cookie Drop program, the group will be sending sweet treats to the approximately 800 dorm/barracks residents ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in the Bordentown area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for December 2021 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the ...
BEVERLY, NJ — Beverly National Cemetery is once again partnering with Wreaths Across America to honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes. This year's wreath-laying ceremony is taking place on Saturday, December 18 at 12PM. In ...
MANSFIELD, NJ — The Armed Forces Heritage Museum will be hosting a free Living History Project event featuring a noted Veteran this weekend in nearby Mansfield. Billy Terrell, a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Vietnam, will be the keynote speaker on Sunday, November 21 at 2PM at the Mansfield ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Burlington County’s work to honor and support veterans and their families was recognized by Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on Thursday when the County was presented a New Jersey Governor’s “We Value Our Veterans” Community ...
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Thursday in honor of Veterans Day and Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Nations. During the visit, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with ...
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – The Burlington County Commissioners are celebrating the release of a new map detailing veteran-owned businesses. “In Burlington County, we strive to honor and support our veterans, not just on Veterans Day but every day, and this new map will help us and our residents not only ...
JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) community celebrated a monumental milestone for the installation as it welcomed its first KC-46A Pegasus to its new home in an arrival ceremony on Tuesday. The event marked the beginning of new total force aerial ...
WASHINGTON, DC — If you are a veteran, or know a veteran in the community, who needs help with a Veterans Affairs (VA) claim, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) may be able to help. Rep. Kim's office is partnering up with the Department of Veterans Affairs to hold two telephone claims clinics on ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township will be holding its annual Veterans Day ceremony this weekend to honor military servicemen and women of our local community. The ceremony will be taking place on Saturday, November 6 at 11AM at the Senior Community Center. The service's Keynote ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in the Bordentown area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for November 2021 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Frank J. Uveges was a man who loved Coors Light, tending to his garden, and keeping in touch with his family all over the country. The man family members called “Uncle Frank” loved giving his children, nieces, and nephews dollar bills for good behavior. While he would give money ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Students and staff at the Burlington County Special Services School District (BCSSSD) are preparing for their 11th annual Military Appreciation campaign in November in honor of 2021 Military Appreciation Month. Students at the BCSSDD will be creating personalized cards to thank ...
HAMILTON, NJ — One of the area's most beloved veterans who fought in World War II — Frankie Uveges — will be remembered forever through the renaming of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3525 (VFW) at a celebratory event honoring the man who called Hamilton home for more than six decades. The ...
NEWARK, NJ – NJ TRANSIT and Edge4Vets are leading a coalition to connect New Jersey veterans, National Guard members, transitioning military service personnel and their spouses to careers in the transportation sector through a training series. The Edge4Vets course allows veterans the ability to ...
TRENTON, NJ — Veterans will now be able to withdraw their honorable discharge papers, commonly called DD-214 papers, from a county clerk’s office in New Jersey. The measure, sponsored by Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo (D-Mercer/Middlesex) and Assemblywoman Carol Murphy (D-Burlington), was signed into ...
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) will be holding a telephone town hall on Thursday, September 23rd at 5:30PM to discuss issues related to the importance of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) to our region’s economy and our country’s national security. The Congressman will be ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in Bordentown or the surrounding area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for September 2021 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming ...
JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NJ — Task force personnel at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) welcomed the first group of vulnerable Afghan refugees to the installation on Tuesday night, as the Base has been selected to support the Department of State-led Operation Allies ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — After COVID-19 forced its cancelation in 2020, the Bordentown City Veterans Memorial Gala will return this year and is set for Saturday, November 13 at the Scottish Rite. The event is "a way to show our appreciation to area veterans and volunteers," said Stephanie Pecht, ...
WASHINGTON, DC — If you are a veteran, or know a veteran in the community, who needs help with a VA claim, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) may be able to help. Rep. Kim's office is partnering up with the VA to hold two telephone claims clinics on Wednesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 18 from ...
WASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives on Monday passed H.R. 2365, the Gold Star Mothers Family Monument Extension Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06) which extends the authorization for the establishment of a monument in honor ...
TRENTON, NJ – Under a trio of bills signed into law on Thursday by Governor Phil Murphy, New Jersey veterans and active military service members will have easier access to higher education, and expanded access to the disabled veterans’ property tax exemption. An annual grant program within the ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in Bordentown or the surrounding area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for July 2021 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the ...
TRENTON, NJ – To ensure transparent communication between veterans' homes and other individuals responsible for the well-being of veterans in these facilities, a bill sponsored by Assemblymembers Herb Conaway, John Armato and Vincent Mazzeo would require the Department of Military and Veterans ...
WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) that would address what the head of the National Guard Bureau, Army General Daniel Hokanson, called “one of my most pressing concerns”, several military and service ...
EWING, NJ — Several World War II aircraft will be flying into Trenton-Mercer Airport this week for tourists to view. The CAF AirPower History Tour featuring historic World War II aircraft will provide cockpit tours, flight demonstrations, and rides. The event features the B-29 Superfortress ...