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Breaking the silence: Erasing stigma of seeking help for substance-use disorders in military

Among many challenges we face in the military, substance use disorders are an all too common, distressing and — notably — underdiscussed reality. While the use of drugs and alcohol among veterans of the...

Fourth of July: A time for celebration — and consideration for veterans and military...

As the Fourth of July approaches, communities gather to celebrate, reflect and express gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy. This holiday is especially poignant for those who have served to protect these freedoms. However, while...

BofA gives $50K grant to Community Hope to help assist veterans who are homeless...

Bank of America has awarded a $50,000 grant to Community Hope, a New Jersey-based nonprofit that provides the necessities of life to homeless veterans and those with severe mental diagnoses, and their families. These necessities...

Combat the Silence: How Blue Star Families is confronting stigma around mental health

Blue Star Families is bringing reinforcements to the military’s fight against an insidious and seemingly relentless enemy: mental health issues. The explosive growth of mental health issues is affecting active-duty military service members, veterans and...

Hundreds greet Battleship New Jersey on its return to Camden Waterfront

She is back home. After three months of restoration and refurbishment, the Battleship New Jersey returned to the Camden Waterfront last Thursday to reclaim its place as one of New Jersey’s most popular tourist attractions. The...

How to help children of military families with back-to-school supplies

Operation Homefront needs help to provide children of New Jersey’s military families with backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming school year. The 17th annual Back to School Brigade, a national campaign driven by Operation...

‘Do AC’ does for military and veterans: Exclusive discounts for summer (and beyond) at...

Atlantic City casinos and hotels lay out the welcome mat for active-duty military service members, veterans and their spouses during the summer, with exclusive discounts on everything from room rates to meals and snacks,...

Mays to assume role as next commissioner of N.J. Department of Military and Veterans...

Col. Yvonne Mays has been selected to serve as the next adjutant general and commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the state announced Thursday. Gov. Phil Murphy said he intends...

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,...

‘It was amazing how quickly you transition to the lifesaving training’

When David Gerig enlisted in the Air Force 22 years ago, he immediately knew what he wanted to do. “The military has teams that specialized in removing and disposing of dangerous explosives, and I was...

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The Agency launches first independently owned and operated office In New Jersey

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