‘This base is far more than just a military installation; it is a critical...
Colonel Anthony Smith told the more than 100 civic and business leaders he welcomed to the first-ever Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst “State of the Base” day on Oct. 4, the value of its existence.
“From supporting...
Awojobi, Air Force veteran from Union, focused on addressing problems plaguing veterans
“It is my dream to build an empire of veterans helping veterans.”
Timothy Awojobi not only had this dream during his more than five years of service in the Air Force, but he had the...
NJ Bankers foundation donates $25K to support scholarships for families of USS New Jersey’s...
To help celebrate the commissioning of the USS New Jersey fast attack submarine on Saturday, the New Jersey Bankers Association has donated $25,000 to fund scholarships for families of the crew.
The commissioning ceremony for...
Air Force to report on water quality testing program in Browns Mills on Wednesday
The Air Force Civil Engineer Center will host an open house to discuss the latest findings from its private drinking water sample program from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the County Lakes Firehouse, Station No....
Never forget: Teaching future generations about Vietnam Era
For most families, September is a time for returning to school and embarking upon new and exciting learning experiences.
For our team at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Museum, this means fresh opportunities...
Explosive Ordnance Disposal squad: Yes, N.J. has one — and it’s used more often...
Imagine starting to dig a hole in your backyard when your shovel clangs against something just a few feet below the surface. You take a closer look and, hard as it is to believe,...
A soldier’s legacy of service lives on through organ donation
Losing my son, Dennis Andrew Vaccaro, was the hardest moment of my life. But in the midst of our grief, knowing that Dennis continued to help others through organ donation has been a powerful...
Navy’s ‘most sacred event’ comes to New Jersey on Saturday
The third Navy vessel to carry the name of the Garden State will be commissioned for active duty Saturday along the waterfront piers of Naval Weapons Station Earle in Monmouth County.
The USS New Jersey...
Warrior Bike Tour to raise money for health care and quality of life programs...
Whether you are a serious bicyclist or a casual rider, it will be worth your while to pull out your biking gear, pump up your tires and get ready to enjoy a beautiful fall...
The latest businesses supporting military members
A look at some of the companies offering perks to military members. To get your company on the list, email Ray Zardetto at rzardetto@roi-nj.com.
LinkedIn offers eligible members of the U.S. military community one...
