Category Archives: NJ

Atlantic County Clerk Veteran ID Card Gives Discounts in Area Stores

Posted on January 18, 2011 by hammontontrivets

Atlantic County Clerk Ed McGettigan today announced a new program in conjunction with Atlantic County veterans’ organizations which will provide area veterans with the opportunity to receive discounts at a host of retail stores.  The Clerk explained that his office … Continue reading →

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Local Vet Helps Other Vets

Posted on January 3, 2011 by hammontontrivets

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 WWII Vet to speak to Historical Society

Posted on January 3, 2011 by hammontontrivets

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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Hammonton Tri-Vets Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Posted on November 6, 2010 by hammontontrivets

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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Young Veterans Making a Difference

Posted on October 27, 2010 by hammontontrivets

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

Posted on October 26, 2010 by hammontontrivets

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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Opportunity to Help Deployed Soldiers

Posted on October 15, 2010 by hammontontrivets

The American Recreational Military Services (ARMS) sends over 50 boxes of food and personal items to soldiers deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo.  Individuals and organizations can donate these items.  This organization is approved by the NJ Department of Military … Continue reading →

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NJ Governor Signs Bills to Honor Vets

Posted on August 24, 2010 by hammontontrivets

Gov. Chris Christie signed signed legislation to honor veterans and military personnel. Click here to read more about it.  Of particular interest to vets is the expansion of a program to award secondary school to diplomas to those who left … Continue reading →

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