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Active Month for Hammonton TriVets

While most people were busy preparing for the holidays, the Hammonton Tri-Vets were active in their various community activities.  On Nov 11, the Hammonton Tri-Vets hosted the annual Veterans Day Celebration at the Hammonton Middle School.  On Dec. 5, members … Continue reading

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Local Schools Honor Vets

Some schools in the area are honoring vets in various ways.  Click here to read about it.

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Happy Birthday Marine Corps!!!!

November 10 is the 235th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps.  The Corps was founded on November 10, 1775 in Phildelphia.

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Vets and Dogs

Here is an article from the Washington Post about the program, Paws for Purple Hearts.  The program utilizes dogs to help vets with physical ailments and vets with PTSD.  Click here to read.

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Hammonton Tri-Vets Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

The Hammonton Tri-Vets will be holding their annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7 pm at the Hammonton Middle School (Liberty Street).  The event is free and open to the public.

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Attention Veteran Entrepeneurs!!

The Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network sponsoring an informational event for Vets wanting to start their own business. Click here for more info.GPVN_Veteran_Entrepreneurship_Seminar_Nov_11_2010[1]

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Applebee’s and Outback Honors Vets

Remember this Thursday, November 11, is Veteran’s Day.  Applebee’s Restaraunts are showing their thanks to veterans and active duty military by allowing them to eat free off of a great Veteran’s Day Menu.  For more information (such as what to … Continue reading

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The Military Family

Military families also serve this country.  If you are looking into 2 families insight into deployments and military life.  Check out the website, Her War, Her Voice (http://herwarhervoice.com/).  You can also follow this blog on facebook.

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Young Veterans Making a Difference

Kudos to the Rutgers students (and recent vets) who started Veterans for Education at Rutgers-Camden.  This student organization’s purpose is to portray veterans in a positive way and promote the value of education. To learn more about them, you can … Continue reading

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Local Legion Member To Be Speak at Local Event

Angelo Scaltrito, a member of American Legion Post 186 will be speaking at Frog Rock Country Club in Hammonton at 8pm on November 4.  The Hammonton Historical Society is sponsoring the event at no cost.  Everyone is invited.

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