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Mays Landing, NJ – It was a proud yet emotional moment Tuesday as three military veterans stood before a retired Navy Captain and Superior Court Judge to officially graduate from …

TOMS RIVER — Military veterans will now have expanded access to law enforcement careers in Toms River after the township council approved a new ordinance removing education barriers for those …

Toms River has approved a new ordinance spearheaded by Mayor Rodrick that removes the college degree requirement for military veterans seeking a career in law enforcement. Previously, the township mandated …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A new ordinance introduced by Mayor Rodrick and approved by the Toms River Township Council has made it easier for America’s military veterans to pursue a …

Look at what is happening around New Jersey. Homelessness is on the rise, and in the state that touts itself as the most diverse and equitable, American citizens most in …

OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Ocean City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a veteran’s hat that was left behind at a breakfast …

TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will establish a digital database for veteran separation documents under a newly advanced bill aimed at simplifying access …

Toms River honors fallen service members with Memorial Day parade and wreath ceremony TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Residents gathered in downtown Toms River on Monday morning to observe Memorial Day …

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Cherry Hill Police officers joined local officials and community members over the weekend to take part in the American Legion’s annual Flagging of the Graves at …

TRENTON, N.J. — Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre of New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District are urging the state to reimburse municipalities for the cost …

MARLBORO, N.J. — Marlboro Township Police unveiled its first Military Appreciation banners on Wednesday, honoring two officers who served in the United States Marine Corps before joining the force. The …

Members of the New York State Police Troop D joined in honoring veterans returning from Honor Flight Syracuse – Mission 22 at Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Saturday. The Honor …

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A former career services manager at a Virginia school pleaded guilty Tuesday to orchestrating a $2.9 million scheme to defraud the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Children and teens can cast a line and compete for prizes next month as Toms River Township teams up with the New Jersey Department of Environmental …

TRENTON, NJ — A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would require the state’s two toll authorities to exempt certain disabled veterans from paying tolls through the E-ZPass system …

TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey State Assembly aims to eliminate a financial barrier for 100% disabled veterans by correcting how property taxes are calculated …

PITTSBURGH, PA — A facility dog named Lassen is playing a calming role in Allegheny County’s Veterans Court, helping clients cope with stress and anxiety during their treatment process. Key …

TRENTON, NJ — A bipartisan bill that would allow Marines to obtain special commemorative license plates recognizing their combat service has cleared the Senate Transportation Committee, Senator Anthony M. Bucco …

TRENTON, NJ — A newly introduced bill seeks to provide property tax relief for disabled veterans in New Jersey by offering a rebate based on their level of service-connected disability, …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is home to hundreds of thousands of military veterans, many disfigured and suffering from the trauma of wars going back to the Vietnam war. Now, …

CAMDEN, N.J. — A Department of Veterans Affairs firefighter admitted in federal court to defrauding the government of nearly half a million dollars in workers’ compensation benefits, authorities said. Richard …

Joseph Rullo vows sweeping reforms for veterans in New Jersey governor bid TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rullo has pledged to make veterans a top priority in …

A coalition of 24 veterans organizations has accused the Biden-Harris Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of obstructing access to medical care for veterans. In a letter directed at VA Secretary …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Officers from the Toms River Police Department joined the Wreaths Across America program on December 13, placing wreaths on the graves of military veterans to honor …