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Military and Veterans

April 19, 2024

BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in Bordentown, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for April 2024 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base.  The calendar ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Members of the National Guard and Reserves who are preparing to transition out of the Armed Forces can learn about benefits available to them at an upcoming Transition Benefits Workshop being held in Bordentown this weekend.  The Transition Benefits Workshop will be held on ...

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TRENTON, NJ -- The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) is looking to honor the women who serviced honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces as part of Women Veterans Appreciation Day.  The Department is reviewing applications by women veterans who are eligible for medals for ...

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BURLINGTON, NJ — Are you a member of the military community who has questions about the PACT Act? An upcoming seminar in Burlington County can help. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Newark Regional Office, in partnership with the Burlington Lodge #32 Free and Accepted Masons, will be ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Are you a military family whose child is interested in a S.T.E.A.M. career? The New Jersey National Guard Child & Youth Program is hosting a program this weekend in Bordentown that is perfect for your family. The New Jersey National Guard Child & Youth Program is hosting ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in Bordentown, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for April 2024 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base.  The calendar ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Members of the National Guard and Reserves who are preparing to transition out of the Armed Forces can learn about benefits available to them at an upcoming "Transition Benefits Workshop." The Transition Benefits Workshop will be held between 8:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, ...

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WILLINGBORO, NJ — An upcoming event organized by Senator Troy Singleton will address the mental health needs of female veterans.  The "HERstory" event is being held on Wednesday, March 27 from 11AM to 1:30PM at The Boro EpiCenter, located at 621 Beverly Rancocas Road, Suite 1A, in ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in Bordentown, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for March 2024 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base.  The calendar ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — A local youth athletic program has adopted a special landmark in Bordentown City. Bordentown SPARTAN Bootcamp has worked with Bordentown City Mayor Jennifer Sciortino and Deputy Mayor Joe Myers, along with Marguerite Hellwich from the City Veterans Committee in order to ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in Bordentown, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). JBMDL has released its monthly "Noise Level Calendar" for March 2024 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base.  The calendar ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Are you leaving the Reserves or National Guard? A workshop being held this weekend in Bordentown can help you learn more about the benefits you've earned.  The Reserve and National Guard Transition Benefits Workshop is being held on Sunday, February 25 from 8:30AM to 12:30PM at ...

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LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Brigadier General Lisa J. Hou, D.O., Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and The Adjutant General of New Jersey, has been promoted to the rank of Major General. Governor Phil Murphy presided over a military ceremony on February 3 ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) will be hosting a Retirement Seminar in Bordentown this weekend to help members of the military prepare for their transition out of active duty service.  At the half-day seminar, a Veterans Service Officer will be present ...

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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 February 2024 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the ...

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JORDAN — A Sergeant from Willingboro was one of three U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who were killed in a drone attack on a U.S. military outpost in Jordan on Sunday.  Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, was killed along with Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, when ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The Burlington County County Commissioners and veterans community are mourning the loss of former Burlington County Veterans Services Officer Samuel Podietz.  A former Marine Corps. veteran who served in Vietnam, Podietz worked as the County’s Veterans Services Officer from ...

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TRENTON, NJ -- The New Jersey National Guard held a farewell ceremony on Sunday at the CURE Insurance Arena honoring the more than 1,500 members of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team who are deploying to the Middle East as part of Operation Inherent Resolve.  The National Guard said ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ -- Members of the National Guard and Reserves who are preparing to transition out of the Armed Forces can learn about benefits available to them at an upcoming "Transition Benefits Workshop." The Transition Benefits Workshop will be held between 8:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, ...

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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 January 2024 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the ...

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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Wreaths Across America’s annual escort to Arlington National Cemetery took place last week, and it made a stop in Bordentown Township along the way.  The country’s longest Veterans’ parade began on December 10 in Harrington, Maine, and stopped in Rhode Island, ...

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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 16 at 12PM. In ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) will be hosting a Retirement Seminar in Bordentown this week to help members of the military prepare for their transition out of active duty service.  At the half-day seminar, a Veterans Service Officer will be present to ...

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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 2023 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the ...

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JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST — If you see urgent messages posted on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst's (JBMDL) social media pages next week, don't be alarmed.  JBMDL will be conducting a full-scale readiness exercise next week, JBMDL's Public Affairs Office announced on Thursday.  The ...

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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 2023 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Are you leaving the Reserves or National Guard? A workshop being held this weekend in Bordentown can help you learn more about the benefits you've earned.  The Reserve and National Guard Transition Benefits Workshop is being held on Sunday, November 19 from 1PM to 4:30PM at the ...

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WESTAMPTON, NJ — Burlington County officials honored the service of over 50 local veterans and their families at the Burlington County Military Service Medal Ceremony on November 9.  Fifty-eight Burlington County veterans were awarded medals at the ceremony, including the families of two ...

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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Bordentown Township will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Ceremony this weekend.  The event will be held on Saturday, November 11 at 11AM at the Bordentown Township Senior Center.  The ceremony's guest speaker will be Brigadier General Daniel Hershkowitz, who ...

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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 a by-appointment telephone claims ...

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