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The blog content below (unless otherwise noted), has been written Military Support Alliance Board Member, Ray Zardetto, and have originally been posted by ROI-NJ.com. Thank you to ROI-NJ for reporting on the military sector.
Newly refurbished Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum is worth trip to Holmdel
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on August 14, 2024
New landscaping helps augment the elegant grounds of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial adjacent to the museum.
Cathedral of the Air celebrates aviation history with stained glass windows
by Susan Moriarty, JBMDL
originally posted on Defense Visual Information Distribution Service on August 5, 2024
Photo By Susan Moriarty | Cathedral of the Air, a nearly century-old chapel styled in Norman-Gothic architecture, stands out from its surroundings in Lakehurst, N.J., July 25, 2024. Located near Naval Support Activity Lakehurst’s main gate, the chapel contains 18 unique stained glass windows displaying the history of aviation along with other poignant moments in American history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Susan Moriarty)
Companies emphasize ease of transition for potential military hires at Joint Base job fair
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on July 31, 2024
Job seekers meet with potential employers at the annual Hiring Our Heroes Career Day at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce works to help those with unique business challenges
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on July 31, 2024
Jaime Chapman is a co-founder and is now chief operating officer of the Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce. – Photos courtesy Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce
Academic ‘boot camps’ make transitioning military members ready for demands of higher ed and post-military career success
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on August 14, 2024
A Warrior-Scholar Project boot camp class. – Photos courtesy Warrior-Scholar Project
Breaking the silence: Erasing stigma of seeking help for substance-use disorders in military
by: (South Amboy)
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on July 3, 2024
LeoDante Ognibene is CEO at Recovery Centers of America at Raritan Bay. – Recovery Centers of America
Fourth of July: A time for celebration — and consideration for veterans and military families
by: (New Jersey)
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on July 3, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-nj.com
BofA gives $50K grant to Community Hope to help assist veterans who are homeless or suffering from mental illness
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on July 3, 2024
Alberto Garofalo of Bank of America. – File photo
Combat the Silence: How Blue Star Families is confronting stigma around mental health
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on July 3, 2024
ROI-nj.com File photo
Hundreds greet Battleship New Jersey on its return to Camden Waterfront
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on July 3, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-nj.com
How to help children of military families with back-to-school supplies
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on July 3, 2024
Operation Homefront
‘Do AC’ does for military and veterans: Exclusive discounts for summer (and beyond) at casinos and hotels
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on July 3, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-nj.com
Mays to assume role as next commissioner of N.J. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 28, 2024
Col. Yvonne Mays will serve as acting adjutant general and commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs until her confirmation to the permanent role. – New Jersey Air National Guard
Explosive Ordnance Disposal squad: Yes, N.J. has one — and it’s used more often than you’d think
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 19, 2024
During a training session focused on neutralizing explosive weapons that would be found on a battlefield, members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst lay thermite devices on a simulated land mine. – Courtesy photos
‘It was amazing how quickly you transition to the lifesaving training’
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 19, 2024
Master Sgt. David Gerig is part of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Explosive Ordinance Disposal team. – Courtesy photos
Joint Base MDL joins forces with N.J. Forest Fire Service to attack growing threat of wildfires in Pinelands
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 19, 2024
Firefighters manage a “controlled burn” in the Pinelands, a tactic that helps prevent wildfires. – Courtesy photos
Insurance companies offer advice for wildfire season
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 19, 2024
A wildfire in the Pinelands in April 2023 became known as the Jimmy’s Waterhole Fire. – Courtesy photo
Citizens contributes $50K grant to GI Go Fund
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 19, 2024
The check presentation to the GI Go Fund. – GI Go Fund
Hiring Our Heroes career day coming to Joint Base
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 19, 2024
Photos courtesy Hiring Our Heroes
Special perks for military families, from counseling to free museums
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 19, 2024
Dillon Marcus has been donating weekly professional counseling services and training for the volunteers at Sean’s Room since October 2023. – Courtesy photo
Star-Spangled Babies: Operation Homefront program aids expecting military parents (SLIDESHOW)
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 19, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-nj.com
NJ Bankers hosting financial literacy workshop for veterans on Wednesday in Forked River
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 5, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-NJ.com
Governor cuts ribbon on new Veterans Service Office in Union County
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 5, 2024
Gov. Phil Murphy meets with veterans at the ceremony for the opening of the new Veterans Service Office. – Facebook/Gov. Phil Murphy
OpEd – Survey results are clarion call to support military families — it’s national security priority
by: Gino Sciorilli
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 5, 2024
Gino Sciorilli is the president of the board of directors for the Military Support Alliance of New Jersey.
Run or walk (in person or virtually) to raise funds for Community Hope’s service programs for veterans
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 5, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-NJ.com
New CEO rigs Battleship New Jersey for new kind of fight
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 5, 2024
Photo credit: Tom Hughes/ROI-NJ.com
M&T Bank launches statewide food drive to support military families
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 5, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-NJ.com
‘Those things we honor and those things we share as Americans’
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 5, 2024
Memorial Day ceremonies took place all across the state, including the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum. – Courtesy photos ROI-NJ.com
Businesses supporting the military: South Jersey Industries collects 3,000 pounds of food for military families
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on June 5, 2024
South Jersey Industries workers with some of the food collected. Photo credit: ROI-NJ.com
Memorial Day: Remember our past — our future depends on it
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on May 22, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-NJ.com
Thanking military children for the enormous sacrifices they make
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on May 22, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-NJ.com
Looking for workers? Hiring military spouses (on site or remote) could be solution
by: Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on May 16, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Strong Family
Vietnam Veterans Memorial and renovated museum reopens in Holmdel
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on May 14, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-NJ.com
New virtual courses for starting, growing business offered exclusively for active military and veterans…
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on May 6, 2024
Photo credit: ROI-NJ.com
Military families ‘Purple Up’ to celebrate Month of the Military Child
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on May 3, 2024
The “Purple Up Day” event in Pemberton. – Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund. ROI-NJ.com
Blue Star Families survey shows growing number who serve would not recommend life in…
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on May 2, 2024
Being away from home is one of the top issues identified by military families in the latest military quality-of-life survey conducted by Blue Star Families. ROI-NJ.com
American hero among us: A salute to Archie Fagan on his passing
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on April 26, 2024
Archie Fagan, an American hero, has passed away. – Courtesy photos ROI-NJ.com
Sean’s Room: How Joint Base is working to combat suicides in military
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on February 20, 2024
Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, right, and Senior Airman Connor Runkle at the opening of Sean’s Room at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in October 2023. – Courtesy photos
Purpose project: Why becoming honorary commander at joint base is so fulfilling
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on January 22, 2024
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The surprising battle many military families in N.J. face daily: Food insecurity
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on November 9, 2023
Photo Credit: ROI-NJ.com
Memorial Day Weekend 2023: How Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst remains vital to N.J.’s economy —…
by Ray Zardetto
originally posted on ROI-NJ.com on May 26, 2023
Photo Credit: ROI-NJ.com
