VFW Dinners

Posted on September 16, 2010 by hammontontrivets

VFW Post 1026 hosts dinners at their hall every Monday starting at 6 pm. Cost is $8 per person. Menu varies. Everyone is invited.

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In Memoriam: Rocco Fichetola Sr.

Posted on September 9, 2010 by hammontontrivets

Rocco Fichetola Sr., 84, died September 4.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of American Legion Post 186.  Our condolences go out to the Fichetola family.

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Tri-Vets Website Makes News

Posted on September 1, 2010 by hammontontrivets

This website was featured in the Hometown section of the Press of Atlantic City.  The website also was featured in the print editions of The Hammonton News and the Hammonton Gazette.

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President addresses Nation, Praises Military

Posted on September 1, 2010 by hammontontrivets

On August 31, President Obama addressed the nation to declare an end to combat operations in Iraq.  Throughout his speech, the President praised the committment of our military men and women.  Click here to view the speech.

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VA helps victims of Agent Orange and draws controversy

Posted on August 30, 2010 by hammontontrivets

The VA  recently expanded the ability for Vets to receive compensation for exposure to Agent Orange by expanding the number of diseases linked to Agent Orange exposure.  For a list of the diseases and/or to make a claim, click here.

However, the decision is now creating controversy as the costs are being considered.  Click here  to read about the debate.

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Helping Homeless Vets, Part III

Posted on August 25, 2010 by hammontontrivets

At a recent meeting, VFW Post 1026 presented a sizable donation to assist Veteran’s Haven.

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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 high school early to serve.  In addition to WWI and WWII vets, those who served in the Vietnam and Korean conflicts are now eligible.  Another bill creates a NJ Honor Guard Ribbon for select individuals.

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Interested in Education

Posted on August 20, 2010 by hammontontrivets

If you are a veteran and you have an interest in furthering your education, area colleges want to help.  The three area colleges have set up offices to assist veterans in their education.  Just click on the college in which you are interested to see what they have to offer:

Rutgers-Camden

Rowan

Stockton

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Boys State

Posted on August 11, 2010 by hammontontrivets

What do Bill Clinton, Neil Armstrong and Jon Bon Jovi have in common?  No, this is not the lead-in to a funny punchline.  They all participated in Boys State/Nation, a program designed to build an understanding of our government among young men.  The program is sponsored by the American Legion.

Post 186 heard from its delegate to the most recent Boys State, Daniel Peruta.  Daniel was accompanied by his father, Frank, a former Marine Corps Captain.  Daniel is a senior at Hammonton High School.

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Helping Homeless Vets, Part II

Posted on August 11, 2010 by hammontontrivets

At its recent meeting, American Legion Post 186 presented a sizeable donation to Veterans’ Haven in Ancora, NJ to assist with homeless vets.

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