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Membership Has Its Privileges

Just a reminder to veterans, membership in the VFW, the American Legion and the DAV is not only about community service and fraternity.  Being a member also makes you eligible for benefits such as discounts at various retailers and special … Continue reading

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Great News for Local Veterans

Shore Memorial is seeking to provide medical services to Veterans to prevent vets from having to travel to Delaware for treatment.  Click here to read the article.

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Important Notice to those Receiving VA Benefits

On March 1, 2013, VA will stop issuing paper checks to comply with Department of Treasury policy. Veterans and other beneficiaries who do not have electronic payments for their federal benefits by that time will receive their funds via a … Continue reading

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Local Vet Helps Other Vets

Lou Green of Mays Landing assists Veterans with VA paperwork and answers any questions that they might have.  He can be found at the Hamilton Mall the first Wed of each month from 9:30 am to 4 pm providing information … Continue reading

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Local Dentist Gets Hero’s Welcome

Somers Point dentist and Navy Lieutenant Raymond Tinucci came returned home from his deployment from Afghanistan where he taught Afghani dentists.  Click here to read the story.

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Medical Suppplies Needed For Afganistan

The Press of Atlantic City has reported that Lt. Bradley Mohr, a Marine stationed in Afganistan is seeking medical supplies for Afghanis.  Mohr, a Somers Point native, has said that by the U.S. Marines providing such supplies to villagers, our … Continue reading

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Local WWII Vet to speak to Historical Society

Hammonton, NJ ( December 22 , 2010).The Historical Society of Hammonton invites the public to a free community program to be held Thursday, January 6th  , 8:00 PM at the Frog Rock Golf and Country Club. HSH will be honoring … Continue reading

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Unemployment Plagues Recent Vets

The Washington Post along with other media sources ran this story (Click here) about recent vets being unable to find work.  This story as well as many others implies that the military does not provide job skills applicable to the … Continue reading

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Technology to Help Vets

The Veterans Administration along with SUNY-Buffalo and a private company are implementing software to provide veterans with independence.  Click here to read the article.

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American Legion Sponsors Oratorical Competition.

High School students of Hammonton, Waterford and Folsom have been invited by F.A. Funston Post No. 186 of The American Legion to compete in the Annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program.   Interested students,  who are interested in entering the … Continue reading

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