Memorial Day: Remember our past — our future depends on it
Are we losing the meaning of Memorial Day? It seems so.
I believe we started to lose the meaning in the 1970s, when Congress declared that Memorial Day would no longer be observed on a...
Bill to give military dependents in-state tuition advances in Senate
The state Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee recently approved legislation that would permit spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-state tuition in the event that service member is suddenly...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum foundation is hopeful state will provide additional $15M in...
The grand reopening of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum earlier this month came with more than just a ribbon-cutting ceremony — it produced the start of a promise from the state to...
William Paterson honored as ‘military friendly school’ for 14th consecutive year
William Paterson University has recently been named a military friendly school by Viqtory, a company that honors institutions that implement the best practices and policies for veterans.
It is the 14th consecutive year the Wayne-based...
Businesses supporting veterans: A look at efforts around New Jersey
Hanover-based Suburban Propane recently collaborated with the Guy Fieri Foundation to prep, cook and serve over 1,200 meals for New Jersey’s veterans community.
Volunteers from Suburban Propane, including CEO Michael Stivala, were joined by the...
This is Fleet Week — and active-duty military and veterans can ride for free...
This is Fleet Week in the New York-New Jersey area, and, in recognition of this celebration, all active-duty military personnel, veterans and reserve members of the military and national guard can ride the New...
Looking for workers? Hiring military spouses (on site or remote) could be solution
Six months after a survey reported that more than half of New Jersey businesses found it a challenge to find qualified candidates for job openings, a military lifestyle survey said there are more than...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial and renovated museum reopens in Holmdel
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum celebrated a grand reopening last week, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly renovated museum. The Vietnam-era museum is the only one of its kind in...
HCCC appoints Jamilah Moudiab as director of DEI for veterans, international students
Hudson County Community College said it recently welcomed Jamilah Moudiab as the Jersey City institution's inaugural director of diversity, equity & inclusion for veteran affairs and international student services.
Moudiab will oversee the development, implementation,...
Interim CEO Marshall Spevak officially named CEO of Battleship New Jersey
Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial’s board of trustees recently named South Jersey native and longtime Battleship trustee and supporter Marshall Spevak as the ship’s permanent CEO, effective immediately.
Spevak comes to the role after...