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President Obama: 50 years after Vietnam

 

In his speech at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., President Obama did more than just mark Memorial Day; he began the 50th commemoration of that conflict and those who served in one of America's longest wars.

Thank You From the Yellow Ribbon Club Dinner & Comedy Night Fundraiser

 The Yellow Ribbon Club would like to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who

participated in our fundraiser on May 6, 2012. 

We had a goal to reach and we nearly tripled the goal.  All of the money that was made is going towards shipping costs for care packages going to Afghanistan to our troops.  For every ticket sold, we are able to cover the cost of a care package.  Each care package we send has enough goods in it for several military folks.  Also, our sponsors were extremely generous in donating extra money towards the cause. 

We had 2 men who volunteered to get a drastic hair cut but only if $1000 was raised.  The men, Dave Silver and Angelo of Family Jewelers in Marlton NJ, raised $2500.  So David received a “high and tight” hair cut and Angelo got his head shaved.  

The highlight of the evening was that we were able to honor a few soldiers who recently returned from Afghanistan who were in attendance.  

We just want to thank all who were in attendance, everyone who donated something, and all of those who put this function together.  It was an evening served with all emotions, laughter and most importantly…honor.  

So again, we thank you for your continued support so we can keep the packages going to our troops who are in harms way and working to preserve our way of life.

Sincerely,

The Yellow Ribbon Club

 

Dempsey Reminds Americans to Remember Meaning of Memorial Day

By Nick Simeone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 28, 2012 - In a round of Memorial Day television interviews today, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff urged Americans to reflect on the meaning of this national holiday, a message underscored by the on-going mission in Afghanistan as well as fresh reminders of the military's obligation to be ready to respond if called upon.

"I would ask people to take a solemn moment at some point during the day to remember exactly what we are celebrating and that is we're celebrating our freedom," Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey told NBC's "Today" show in an appearance from the Pentagon. "The freedom that was purchased by more than two million men and women throughout the course of our history and, of course, more than 64-hundred or so in the past 10 years alone."

On multiple morning news programs, questioning quickly turned to the war in Afghanistan, with Dempsey saying he defines progress there as having Afghans able to provide for their own security and governance.

"Success in Afghanistan will be when the Afghan Security Forces are capable of maintaining stability inside their own country and the

Thank You From the Yellow Ribbon Club Dinner & Comedy Night Fundraiser

 

 

The Yellow Ribbon Club would like to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our fundraiser on May 6^th 2012.  We had a goal to reach and we nearly tripled the goal.  All of the money that was made is going towards shipping costs for care packages going to Afghanistan to our troops.  For every ticket sold, we are able to cover the cost of a care package.  Each care package we send has enough goods in it for several military folks.  Also, our sponsors were extremely generous in donating extra money towards the cause. 

We had 2 men who volunteered to get a drastic hair cut but only if $1000 was raised.  The men, Dave Silver and Angelo of Family Jewelers in Marlton NJ, raised $2500.  So David received a “high and tight” hair cut and Angelo got his head shaved.  

The highlight of the evening was that we were able to honor a few soldiers who recently returned from Afghanistan who were in attendance.  

We just want to thank all who were in attendance, everyone who donated something, and all of those who put this function together.  It was an evening served with all emotions, laughter and most importantly…honor.  

So again, we thank you for your continued support so we can keep the packages going to our troops who are in harms way and working to preserve our way of life.

 

Sincerely,

The Yellow Ribbon Club

Attention South Jersey Veterans

June 2nd, 2012 ˆ HONOR FLIGHT
Buses leave from Williamstown High School at 8:00 am and we return that evening at 8:00 pm.  Honor Flight is a bus trip to Washington, DC free to all WWII and Korean Veterans! Volunteers (Guardians) accompany our Veterans on each trip ensuring that every Veteran has a safe and memorable experience.  Please note that Guardians pay a nominal fee to participate.

Flags In' Tradition Honors Fallen Warfighters for Memorial Day

 

05/25/2012 01:33 PM CDT

Army Pvt. Aaron Johnson places a small American flag in front of a grave during the annual "Flags In" event to commemorate Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 24, 2012. Johnson, assigned to the Army's 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," was one of several soldiers to place flags in front of more than 260,000 gravestones and about 7,300 niches at the cemetery's columbarium.

Face of Defense: Sunset Check

05/23/2012 02:46 PM CDT

A U.S. Navy sailor performs maintenance checks before evening helicopter operations on the flight deck aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge under way in the Java Sea, May 21, 2012. The sailor, an airman, is assigned to Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light 51.

Face of Defense: Marines Earn Citizenship Before Deployment

By Marine Corps Cpl. Isaac Lamberth 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan, May 24, 2012 - Two Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 reached a turning point in their lives before deploying to Afghanistan.

Face of Defense: Out for a Walk

 

05/19/2012 12:44 PM CDT

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos and his wife Bonnie escort Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta his wife Sylvia, along with their dog Bravo, down center walk during an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 18, 2012, in Washington D.C.

 

Yellow Ribbon Club to Honor Veterans May 24

 12:00 Noon, Juniper Village,1640 South Black Horse Pike, Williamstown

Please come out to help us honor some very special men.  These men have served in the military in past foreign wars and are going to be honored by the Warrior Watch Riders and Friends for their service.  Lt. Col. Brian Scully will be our guest speaker in a short ceremony to honor these veterans. 

 

Face of Defense: Back Flip by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriel Brown

 05/15/2012 06:16 PM CDT

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriel Brown performs a back flip off the stage during a performance for Indonesians at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta, May 13, 2012. Brown is a musician with the U.S. 7th Fleet Band, Orient Express, which is in Jakarta with the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge for a port visit.

 

Panetta Praises Troops on Armed Forces Day

 

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2012 - Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta today thanked troops and their families for their service in an Armed Forces Day message, in which he also noted the importance of the upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago.

H. Ross Perot Receives Lifetime Hero Award

The cultures of Tinseltown and power-capital Washington are melding again this week at the sixth annual GI Film Festival (GIFF), which kicked off May 14 by honoring former presidential candidate H. Ross Perot.

Perot, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and longtime advocate for veterans causes, was presented with the "Lifetime Hero Award" by GIFF organizers at the Newseum.

Reluctant to give interviews during the last several years, Perot told The Washington Examiner, "It’s been a real privilege to be able to work with the military and help people, and it’s very nice of them to recognize it tonight.

Welcome Home PFC Matt Rutter, of Mantua, Sunday, May 20

 

Private First Class Matthew Rutter,  coming home from his recent deploymnet in Afghanistan on Sunday, May 20, at  2:00 PM at the      Mantua VFW, 8 New York Avenue,  Mantua, NJ 08051 

 

Operation Shoebox New Jersey | cnbnews.net

Operation Shoebox recipients in Afghanistan with New Jersey Hero Banner

 May 15, 2012-Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Marine returning from Afghanistan today presented First Lady Mary Pat Christie with the New Jersey Heroes banner she and a group of volunteers originally signed and sent overseas as part of an Operation Shoebox care package in December 2011. Lance Corporal (LCpl) Zachary R. Sanders, of Somerville, returned the placard to Mrs. Christie with a photograph of his fellow soldiers with the banner. 

First Lady Mary Pat Christie with Marine Lance Corporal Zachary R. Sanders and his father, Lt. Robert Sanders of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office

 “Operation Shoebox is such a great cause, and the fact that Zach returned to New Jersey to deliver this banner from the soldiers in Afghanistan really demonstrates how much it means to our military personnel to know they are supported on the home front," said Mrs. Christie. "We're so proud of the courage Zach and his team members have displayed in serving our nation and we are thrilled that they have safely returned to their loves ones."

FACE OF DEFENSE: Marine Corps vs Army Wheelchair Basketball Game

05/04/2012 05:01 PM CDT

PASSIONATE PLAYERS-Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony McDaniel defends a charge by two Army players during the Marine Corps versus Army wheelchair basketball game of the 2012 Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 3, 2012.

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THANKS FOR WELCOMING HOME LT. CANDICE BUJAK

  My name is Donna Bennett, the sister of Lt. Candice Bujak. I want to thank all of you who took part in making the moment spectacular for daughter and mom.

  There was tremendous effort in making everything go as planned, and more importantly a surprise! Believe me it was hard, especially since Lt. Bujak arrived earlier than expected.

  It was an honor to be part of this celebration with many tears of joy. Actually it was exciting to hear my sister’s reaction when she heard the motorcycles roaring in the streets.

  "I can't believe this!" she said.

  It was also breath-taking to see the enormous flag being hung upon entering the vicinity of the school grounds.

  The ceremony taking place was a great honor to recognize and appreciate those men and women who serve our country. It is incredible how this effort went so far that many others wanted to take part in this celebration.

  My family will have an everlasting memory of this special event. It is also amazing that a video even made it to Youtube. Also, Mary Bray School has dedicated April 26  as Patriotic Day in honor of my sister.

  To all the people who helped set up the Welcome Home Celebration, thank you so very much.

  Keep up the great work.

 

Donna Bennett

FACE OF DEFENSE : DOD Seeks Captured Army Sergeant's Return

 

By Karen Parrish
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2012 - The Defense Department is doing everything possible to secure the return of an Army sergeant who has been in Taliban hands for nearly three years, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said today.

During a Pentagon press conference, Panetta responded to questions about Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, whose parents have spoken with reporters this week about their son's captivity.

Face of Defense: Proud Mother Comforts Wounded Warriors

By Jessica Overbeck

Armed Services Blood Program Office

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 11, 2012 - Marilyn Durso cherishes a Mother's Day gift that she calls "a sweet acknowledgment from a son to his mother."

 

Face of Defense: Army Capt. Miriam Lovell and Petty Officer Travis Rader Rescue Manatee

 

05/08/2012 03:01 PM CDT

U.S. Army Capt. Miriam Lovell, the officer-in-charge of the Veterinary Treatment Facility at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Rader prepare an orphaned 3-day-old manatee for transport by aircraft to Puerto Rico, May 3, 2012. The calf was taken to the Manatee Conservation Center located at Interamerican University in Bayam, Puerto Rico, where it will stay for two years before being returned to Cuban waters and tracked.

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FORMER NAVY SEAL Benjamin Smith REBUKES OBAMA

 

May 06 2012

By Benjamin Smith

President Barack Hussein Obama – STOP using the Navy SEALS as a campaign ploy. Because with all due respect, (what little I have for you), you do NOT speak for me.

You have a movie about SEALS within the past year trying to identify with me, with the navy SEALS, and with anything that might improve your polling numbers…and yet it is all a sham to hide a weak un-American man desperate to claim the victories of others for his own.

Prince Harry Calls for Unity in Supporting Wounded Warriors

Prince Harry at a 2009 charity match at , London. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2012 - Great Britain's Prince Henry of Wales, commonly known as Prince Harry, urged the U.S. and British publics last night to unify in supporting wounded warriors and families of the fallen, particularly as the drawdown of military operations in Afghanistan takes the media spotlight off their continuing needs.

Prince Harry accepted the Atlantic Council's Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award for charitable work he and his brother, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, conduct for wounded British service members and veterans. He also urged closer cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom in providing their countries' veterans and families long-term support.

"So many lives have been lost and so many changed forever by the wounds that they have suffered," the prince told a black-tie gathering of almost 900 former and current administration officials, members of Congress, ambassadors and business leaders at last night's annual awards dinner.

Face of Defense: Army Veteran Martin Oliver with Marine Corps Cpl. Rob Velasquez

 

05/04/2012 02:18 PM CDT

Martin Oliver, a U.S. Army veteran, runs with Marine Corps Cpl. Rob Velasquez and members of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit during the Fort Lauderdale Rotary U.S. Military 5K at Dania Beach, Fla., April 29, 2012. Marines and sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently providing support to Fleet Week Port Everglades in order to showcase the strength and flexibility of today's Navy-Marine Corps team.

 

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Face of Defense: MEET AND GREET

 

05/02/2012 09:27 AM CDT

U.S. President Barack Obama interacts with troops on Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, May 2, 2012. Obama made a surprise visit to the air base, where he announced that he signed a strategic partnership agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai detailing the relationship between the United States and Afghanistan as the war there nears an end.

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Face of Defense: Marine Cpl. Justin Jones Competes in Compound Bow Competition

05/02/2012 07:35 PM CDT

Marine Cpl. Justin Jones competes in the compound bow portion of the 2012 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 2, 2012. Jones took the gold in the competition, held at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Marines won four medals in the archery competition including two golds and two bronzes.

05/03/2012 12:35 PM CDT

Leigh Jones, right in photo, the mother of Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Jones, and Nayelli, Jones' wife, rejoice after seeing the corporal win the gold medal in the compound bow portion of the 2012 Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 2, 2012. Marines won four medals in the archery competition, including two golds and two bronzes.

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Face of Defense: Dog Handler Enjoys Responsibilities

By Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Lenzo
1st Marine Division Public Affairs

TREK NAWA, Afghanistan, May 2, 2012 - Many children beg their parents for a dog. The floppy ears and wagging tail seem to attract children to man's best friend. But many parents know that caring for a dog means a lot of responsibility, training and effort.

 

VA Nurses Under Scrunity | propublica.org

reprinted by CNBNews with permission of ProPublica.org

by Tracy Weber and Charles Ornstein
ProPublica, April 30, 2012, 1:19 p.m 

After a patient died last year at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Manhattan, federal inspectors discovered nurses in his unit had a startling gap in their skills: They didn't understand how the monitors tracking vital signs worked.

None of the nurses interviewed could accurately explain what would happen if a patient became disconnected from a cardiac monitor — which allegedly occurred to the patient who died, according to an October 2011 report from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' inspector general.

Face of Defense: Marine Cpl. Sean Grady and Ace on Duty

05/01/2012 02:52 PM CDT

U.S. Marine Cpl. Sean Grady and Ace, a military working dog trained to detect improvised explosive devices, provide security during a patrol in the Khan Neshin district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, April 27, 2012. Grady, a dog handler and pointman assigned to Echo Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and Ace have located 16 roadside bombs, the most of any team in their battalion since arriving in the province last October.

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REPAIR WORK ON THE GLOUCESTER CITY/BROOKLAWN BRIDGE (located on South Broadway) will begin on or about Monday, May 14, 2012 (weather permitting). Traffic delays can be expected. The existing bridge will be demolished. It will be replaced with new abutments, bridge span, decking and parpets along with new pedestrian sidewalks, new guide rail, traffic striping and markings. The cost of the project is $4,154,144. Estimate construction duration is 15 months; completion date August 2013. There will be a 8-ton weight limit and truck detour during the construction period.

Face of Defense: WARRIOR WHEELS/U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony McDaniel

04/24/2012 04:25 PM CDT

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony McDaniel races around the track during practice for the 2012 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 23, 2012. McDaniel suffered a bilateral leg and partial hand amputations from an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan 2010. He is competing in track and wheelchair basketball.