New Jersey executives offer some ‘must-see’ destinations
New Jersey offers a wide and eclectic variety of places to explore, dine, learn, relax and just have fun.
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce in Trenton generously shared with Military Matters recommendations from some...
Looking for quality employees?
It is a long-time lament of employers in New Jersey that finding and hiring qualified candidates is a significant challenge.
The New Jersey Business and Industry Association’s 66th Annual Business Survey, released in December, reported...
Disconnect: one survey shows civilians have high degree of respect for military families; another...
Results from two of the most recent surveys conducted by Blue Star Families show a significant disconnect between civilians and the military regarding how much military families are appreciated for their sacrifices and service...
Recruiting numbers gain across all military services
Reversing a multi-year trend, the military services announced last December they had increased recruitment by 12.5 percent year-over-year, and early numbers for the new year suggest the upward trend is continuing.
The 12.5 percent increase...
New legislation allows service members and veterans to be re-admitted to public colleges and...
Last Friday, Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation requiring New Jersey’s public universities and colleges to re-admit students whose enrollment was interrupted due to military service.
This includes those who served in the Armed Forces or...
New Jersey Golf Foundation launches Heroes Tour for veterans, first responders
The New Jersey Golf Foundation (NJGF), the charitable arm of the New Jersey Section, PGA of America, is launching the New Jersey Heroes Tour, a new tournament series designed for active military members, veterans,...
Jersey’s Lockheed Martin secures US Navy contract
Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems, Moorestown, N.J. was awarded a $13,211,525 contract from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), specifically through the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, Calif. This division of the U.S....
Thunderbirds and a few “firsts” highlight upcoming air show at Joint Base
Which New Jersey attraction can consistently attract more than 100,000 people?
A free Springsteen concert? A Star Wars convention?
How about the “Power in the Pines” Open House and Air Show hosted by Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst...
Preventing veteran suicides requires “connecting” with them, says American Legion advocate
Recently, the American Legion launched “Be The One,” a new program that urges everyone to reach out and check on military veterans, especially those who may be struggling with mental or physical health conditions.
“Be...
Latino Veterans of New Jersey to Honor Women Service Members at Breakfast
The Latino Veterans of New Jersey, a non-profit organization founded last year, will host a “Sheroes” breakfast to honor the service of female Latino veterans.
The breakfast will take place on March 22 at 10:00...
