Military & Veterans Top Stories
By JEANNE WALL
April 10, 2026
HOLMDEL, NJ — The Daughters of the American Revolution, through its Middletown Chapter, recently marked the grave of Revolutionary War soldier Daniel Hendrickson (1744–1838), bringing renewed recognition to a local patriot whose service helped shape the nation’s founding. This, as America's 250th ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — On March 6, regional business and community leaders visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst as part of an engagement organized by the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC), bringing together military, business, and civic leaders to better understand the mission of the ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Middletown Township Office of Emergency Management is collecting gift cards and nonperishable food items to assist local United States Coast Guard families affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown.The donation drive is being coordinated in partnership with the Jersey ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Township of Middletown Township has officially opened applications for its veterans-only affordable housing complex, Veterans Village. Applications for the 12-unit development became available on Friday, March 6, and must be submitted online. Scroll down for flyer/links to app, ...
RED BANK, NJ: As part of the nationwide America 250 commemoration, the Red Bank–based Navesink Maritime Heritage Association will host historian Rick Geffken for a riveting presentation, New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry: The Untold Story of Col. Tye & Capt. Huddy, on Wednesday, March 18 at ...
NEW JERSEY— The newly constructed Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient facility was officially named the Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell VA Clinic during a ceremony held this month, honoring the life and legacy of a decorated World War II hero and longtime Ocean County resident.The naming follows ...
🦅🇺🇸TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO HONOR OUR VETERANS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15:YOU CAN HELP CLEAN-UP THE HISTORICAL SCHANCK-COVENHOVEN CEMETERY IN HOLMDEL. TEENS CAN EARN VOLUNTEER HOURS HELPING MOLLY ALTMAN ACHIEVE HER GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD. THEN ON SUNDAY NOV. 16, HONOR OUR PATRIOTS IN A SPECIAL CEREMONY AT ...
U.S.A. - Each year on November 11, America pauses to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces—past and present. Veterans Day is a day of gratitude and remembrance, a time to reflect on the courage, duty, and quiet sacrifice that define those who wear and have worn ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Veterans Music Fest will return to the Jersey Shore on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at D’Jais, bringing together seven live bands for a full day of rock and blues by the beach. Doors open at noon, and the event will run through 8 p.m.Admission is $20 at the door, with all proceeds ...
Middletown, NJ – The Township hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 2 to celebrate the completion and opening of Veterans Village, a new 22,000-square-foot affordable housing facility located at 45 Leonardville Road in the heart of Campbell’s Junction. The development provides 12 affordable ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Fisher House Foundation will host The Gingerbread Ball on Friday, December 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Sterling Ballroom, DoubleTree Hotel, located at 700 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ. The evening will feature fine dining, live entertainment, and festivities — all ...
COLUMN: Dear Community, Earlier this month, I had the privilege of representing Home Helpers of Freehold at the Veterans Resource Fair held in The Fort Athletic Club in Oceanport. What an inspiring event dedicated to connecting veterans and their families with local vital services, information, ...
NEW JERSEY— The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to name the new Toms River Veterans Affairs Clinic after Second Lieutenant Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell, a World War II hero and longtime resident of the Toms River area.H.R. 2170, introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The County Board of County Commissioners has announced a new partnership with the Veterans Foundation of America to provide saltwater fishing excursions for local veterans, offering an opportunity for relaxation, camaraderie, and recognition for their service.“The Monmouth County ...
UPDATE: July 18th Shelter in place has been lifted. Immediate evacuation of Buildings C-9, C-11, C-12, C-15 and C-29 is recommended for safe disposal of the item. Original news story: COLTS NECK, NJ: TAPinto Colts Neck received a report at around 1:30 pm today that a Shelter in Place order was ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY— Veterans in Monmouth County are invited to attend the Veterans Resource Fair on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Fort Athletic Club, located at 114 Saltzman Avenue in Oceanport.The event, organized by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Jersey resident and World War II Army Ranger veteran John Wardell was among the heroes honored Thursday during a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in the U.S. Capitol, recognizing the legendary United States Army Rangers of World War II for their extraordinary ...
BELMAR, NJ — In a humble but powerful tribute marking the 250th birthday of the United States Army, Austin Mueller performed a meaningful rendition of “The Caissons Go Rolling Along” today at the base of the Doughboy Statue in Belmar. The solo bagpipe performance served as a symbolic celebration, ...
WATCH THIS MOVING VIDEO ABOUT THE MEANING OF MEMORIAL DAY: Wishing everyone an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. Let us celebrate this holiday with colors of patriotism and gratitude toward those who gave all on behalf of our country.God Bless America! Memorial Day, as the name implies, was ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ— In a poignant ceremony held at his Middletown office, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) presented the Bronze Star Medal to Mike Vaccaro, a Vietnam War veteran, fifty years after he was originally recommended for the honor. The medal, awarded for his courageous service during the war, ...
WATCH THIS 2-MINUTE VIDEO WITH HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EVENT: COLTS NECK, NJ - The Colts Neck community came together on Veterans Day, in a big Red-White-and Blue way! Veterans and their families, students, local government officials and community members gathered together for an event that had a ...
Listen to this quick video from Hazlet's Veterans Day Ceremony: Thank you to all of our Veterans! Your bravery is the backbone of our democracy, and we are forever grateful, thank you! HAZLET, NJ: The weather was perfect at 10am, on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, as Hazlet VFW Post 4303 ...
HOLMDEL/COLTS NECK: The Veterans Day ceremony hosted by Holmdel Township, will take place on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Veterans Memorial Park, 100 Telegraph Hill Road, in Holmdel. The ceremony will include the police honor guard, a wreath ceremony, and remarks by Mayor Impreveduto.
Home Helpers Freehold has a proven record of advocating for our Veterans! Learn more: Community Maker Howard Stein: An Advocate for Veterans and Seniors and Owner of Home Helpers Freehold.For Veterans looking to maintain their independence for as long as safely possible, several programs are ...
COLTS NECK, NJ: What an awe-inspiring visit the Colts Neck Seniors had at the NJ Veterans' Memorial! “We were so fortunate to meet Hien Nguyen, the designer, who gave us a slide presentation, with heartfelt commentary." According to the Colts Neck Senior Group, Mr. Nguyen is a native of Vietnam, ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association will be offering an insightful presentation on the lesser-known history of the U-Boat offensive along the U.S. East Coast during World War II by K.A. NelsonMr. Nelson will delve into this brutal chapter of naval warfare, when German ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Friday morning at around 9:30am, the USS New Jersey (SSN796), the U.S. Navy’s newest fast attack submarine, came into Sandy Hook as it was heading to Naval Weapons Station Earle to get ready for the exciting upcoming September 14, Commissioning Ceremony. The State of New Jersey ...
HOLMDELl, NJ — The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) is proud to announce the appointment of Vietnam Veteran Senator and Judge Edward T. O’Connor, Capt., U.S. Army (Ret.), as a member of its Board of Trustees. O’Connor, who represented the 31st district in the New Jersey ...
WALL, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners will host a Veterans Resource Fair from 4-7 p.m. on Aug. 14, at the Wall Township Municipal Building, 2700 Allaire Rd. in Wall, NJ. “We are thrilled to host the annual Veterans Resource Fair and thank the Division on Aging, ...
NEW JERSEY: As you watch the rockets glare and bombs burst into the New Jersey skies this week, share this bit of Jerseyana with the people next to you. The first “fireworks” display to celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was ordered by George Washington himself along ...