Veterans

On Veterans Day today, we recognize and remember those who've served our country in various wars and missions, we hear from a couple such Military Vets who share how to honor anyone fighting for the U.S.A.

New Jersey veterans face many post-service challenges. New Jersey Vet-2-Vet is a source of help for many different problems encountered by these men and women.

The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs held a ceremony in Toms River last week at the Ocean County Mall, where they presented medals honoring those in our community who've served our nation.

We are honored to have a fundraiser for the men and women who have served us so proudly and with amazing bravery ~ Gus Kakavas   There will be a benefit basketball game with the proceeds helping "Operation Injured Soldiers" a program which helps U.S. Soldiers in...

According to Brick Mayor John Ducey, the country's back has been turned on former military personnel that have done so much for this country and are now struggling in their time of need.

The words "homeless" and "United States Veterans" should not be used in the same sentence. It is a horrible shame when men and women who have served our country find themselves so down that they are living in parks, alleyways and even the woods. The...

Ten years ago combat veteran Mike Dowens was honorably discharged from the United States Navy, where he was a search and rescue swimmer in Liberia, Somalia, and Haiti. Today Dowens suffers from PTSD and currently works as a Police Officer in Holmdel about to embark on a walk along with three other people to raise $10,000 for a veteran to receive PTSD care at The Refuge in Florida where he went.

I see this man almost everyday in Downtown Toms River, as I'm leaving work.  His sign says, "I'm a Vet and I don't have any money." or "I don't have a job or am looking for work"--or something very close to that.  It breaks my heart.

As we begin a new year, officials in Ocean County are kicking off a new program this week to help veterans facing mostly minor charges avoid the criminal justice system, and get the mental help treatment they need.

Veterans who are comfortable wearing blue, or white, collars, have a chance to bring their skills to a New Jersey-based, national real-estate development company this Saturday.