NJ Veterans Programs Tag

As the following Washington Post Article documents, Alan Wood, the WWII veteran who helped raise the flag on Iwo Jima, passed away at the age of 90 years old.  The photo, which became the subject of the Iwo Jima Memorial in the Arlington National Cemetery, captured a moment of pain and triumph for a generation of veterans.  Mr. Wood poignantly recalled the events leading up to the raising of...

The linked NorthJersey.com article documents that a new Veterans Affairs Office will open up this spring in Paramus, New Jersey.  The office will assist borough veterans in accessing programs and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs.  A dedication ceremony is schedule for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013. If you have questions or concerns about your eligibility for veterans...

The linked Las Vegas Sun article documents a group of World War II veterans who are reaching out to Iraq and Afaghanistan veterans who have found themselves facing criminal charges before a specialized veteran treatment court in Nevada.  Regardless of their age, some of my most thought-provocating moments have occurred after talking to WWII veterans.  I applaud them for taking time to share...

In January 2012, the Department of Veterans Affairs opened a new Vet Center in Oakland New Jersey.  The Oakland Vet Center is located at 169 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, N.J. 07436, and can be contacted at (908) 591-1240 or (908) 748-0980. As the linked NorthJersey.com Article documents, Vet Centers continue to open up around communities to assist with veterans seeking counseling, job...

The following press release from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) documents that Governor Christie’s administration has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to provide resources and support for veterans seeking employment.  The press release can be found at LWD Press Release. More information about the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s...

The Department of Veterans Affairs is a critical government agency that provides much needed benefits and healthcare to veterans.  Sometimes, however, help comes in the form of a friendly neighbor and a community willing to rally around a disabled veteran to build a wheelchair accessible home.  As the linked CNN article documents, that act of kindness was the inception point for an expanding...

On March 18, 2013, the GI Go Fund and The Rutgers Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services will be holding its annual veterans job fair in Newark, NJ.  The 2013 Veterans Job Fair will held at the Paul Robeson Campus Center, Essex Room, 350 Martin Luther King Blvd., Newark, New Jersey, 07102. More information, to include online registration for veterans and exhibitors, can be found...

The following Star Ledger Article detailed a homeless veteran advocacy event that is occurring this Friday and Saturday in Morristown, New Jersey.  The event, called “Operation Stand Down Morristown”, will take place between 8 AM and 2 PM this Friday and Saturday, January 18th and 19th, at the Morristown Armory.  Free food, clothing, and medical services will be provided to...

Today’s Miami Herald contains an article about the Soldier Ride, a bicycle ride from Miami to the Florida Keys for wounded veterans.  The article is worth reading if only because it tells the story of two young Soldiers, SSG Dennison and SPC Todd, who both lost their legs in Afghanistan only a few months ago during the same battle.  Their positive attitude and ability to overcome...

As the linked NJ.com Article notes, the Warriors’ Watch Riders is looking for volunteers to help support their troop ride support program. The Warriors’ Watch Riders is a grassroots, not-for-profit, group of who provide motorcycle escorts for returning troops. Their website is located at Warrior’s Watch Riders and provides a list of upcoming events and rides. You do not need...