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Giving A Break To New Jersey Veterans Groups

David Matthau — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:04:27 +0000

New Jersey lawmakers could soon give final approval to legislation that exempts most veterans’ organizations from paying a $25 filing fee that is now mandated by law.

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Working To Prevent Military Suicides [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:35:38 +0000

Two New Jersey Congressmen, from different sides of the isle, have teamed up to fight for more funding to secure $40 million for suicide prevention programs for veterans and active duty soldiers.

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Jobs Program for Veterans Working

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:23:41 +0000

First lady Michelle Obama announced Tuesday that companies participating in a program to help veterans find work have hired or trained 290,000 veterans and military spouses since August 2011, nearly tripling the original goal of the program with about eight months to spare.

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Helping New Jersey Veterans Find Work [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:21:10 +0000

New statistics from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics show the unemployment rate for veterans - in New Jersey and across the country - dropped about two percent last year- to 9.9 percent.

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Wreaths To Honor Veterans This Weekend [AUDIO/VIDEO]

Jason Allentoff — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:18:48 +0000

They made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedoms. Now, a national non-profit organization is remembering our soldiers this coming Saturday with an annual ceremony that has been a tradition since the early 1990's.

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NJ VFW Bringing Storm Relief Checks For Vets and Enlistees

Tom Mongelli — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:16:40 +0000

Current and former military members scrambling to find the means to rebuild in Sandy's aftermath are about to get some help from the New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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Shore Veterans Encouraged to Apply for Free Photo ID Card

Rosetta Key — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:35:19 +0000

Nearly 9000 Ocean County veterans are taking advantage of the new statewide free Veterans I-D Card Program but more are encouraged to apply.

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NJ Labor Department Working To Hire Returning Vets [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:00:14 +0000

There are about 22,000 unemployed veterans in New Jersey. The state Department of Labor is focused on helping those brave men and women who return home from the military find work.

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Veterans Expo Coming To Toms River

Jason Allentoff — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:42:06 +0000

If you're a military service member coming back for the first time or a seasoned veteran, there's a special expo next week that you won't want to miss. It will definitely be a benefit to you.

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Runyan, Shinseki Tour Joint Base Clinic

Tom Mongelli — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:00:34 +0000

Teeming numbers of veterans using the Community Based Outpatient Clinic at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst - and exponential distances they're forced to travel for in-depth care - prompt a visit by US Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki

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NJ Vets Get Help to Become School Teachers

Rosetta Key — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:42:40 +0000

A new first in the nation program will put newly returning New Jersey Veterans on the fast-track to earn a Bachelor's Degree and certificates to teach grades K-through 8.

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New Bill Would Put Military Status On Drivers License

Jason Allentoff — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:36:50 +0000

Ocean County Freeholders are supporting a new measure that would allow a veteran's status to be included on their driver's license.

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Help Area Military Families Enjoy A Perfect Wedding! [AUDIO]

Shawn Michaels — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:23:52 +0000

It's a great way for Veterans & Military Familes to enjoy a romantic day

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Runyan, House Colleagues Demand Better Prostate Cancer Treatment For Vets

Tom Mongelli — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:34:39 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC - Soldiers, seniors and low income patients with late-stage prostate cancer all have access to the same high-powered drug treatment approved by the Federal Drug Administration. But not veterans. Shore Representative Jon Runyan (R-NJ) and a bipartisan group in the House is urging the Department of Veterans Affairs to grant access to Provenge.

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$40M for Military Suicide Prevention In 2012 Federal Budget

Tom Mongelli — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:18:00 +0000

Men and women in uniform teetering on the edge of suicide get a larger helping hand back from the brink in the federal spending plan approved in the House and Senate.

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Ocean County Freeholders Partner For Veterans

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:28:42 +0000

Veterans in Ocean County will continue getting services from a Lacey non-profit group in part thanks to a contract from the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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Veterans Day

Shawn Michaels — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:26:57 +0000

Always remember ! Today is Veterans Day, a day to say “Thank You” to the Men and Woman who have made the greatest sacrifice to assure we have our freedoms. As you go about your day enjoying those freedoms…. having that morning coffee, going for a walk, driving to a job you have chosen, seeing [...]

Veterans Face Challenges Finding Work

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:01:41 +0000

Veterans Day is this Friday and many of those who bravely served are facing a challenge even harder than battle, finding a job.

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US Military Veterans Heed Occupy Rallying Cry [VIDEO]

Associated Press — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:09:34 +0000

Thousands of U.S. military veterans are heeding the rallying cry of Occupy Wall Street, saying corporate contractors in Iraq made big money while the troops defending them came home — and can’t make a living now.

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