New Jersey joins Blue Star Families’ ‘Do Your Part’ campaign to support military families
New Jersey has become the fourth state in the nation to sign on to the “Do Your Part” initiative created by Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association.
Governor Phil Murphy made the...
SETI astronomer opines on life in the universe, what to do if ET phones...
Last fall, New Jersey was ground zero for a spate of unidentified drone sightings. Subsequent investigations determined that what the public saw buzzing across the Jersey skies were mostly authorized drones or misidentified aircraft.
The...
Thousands honor WWII hero at 44th annual Basilone Parade in Raritan
Thousands lined West Somerset Ave., the main throughfare in Raritan, for the 44th annual John Basilone Memorial Parade last Sunday, September 21.
The parade kicked off at 1 p.m. under sunny skies.
Roy Ruffa was one...
New Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst commander: “It’s all about readiness”
Colonel Michael Stefanovic leaned forward in his chair.
“It’s all about readiness. We are here to be ready to go to war,” he said calmly but directly. “That is what gives us focus. If we...
NJDOL announces $1.5M available through NJBUILD program to train women and minority veterans
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced $1.5 million in available funding through the New Jersey Builder’s Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity (NJBUILD) Women and Minority Veterans in Construction...
Murphy signs law creating cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs
Declaring “our veterans deserve nothing less,” Governor Phil Murphy yesterday signed legislation that creates a cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs in Trenton.
Currently, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) manages military...
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst holds 24th annual 9/11 memorial service
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) held its 24th annual 9/11 Memorial Service at Fire Station #4 located at Fort Dix.
Colonel Michael Stefanovic, JBMDL installation commander, paid tribute to all of those who responded to the...
Hockey team offers outlet for military members
Hockey is always on the mind of Scott Lloyd, even in the hottest days of summer.
Lloyd is part of the Long Island Warriors program, a 501(c)3 non-profit that uses hockey as a motivator and...
Military families, special needs children play ‘Hook-e’ before school year begins
August 23 was a perfect summer day for “Hook-e 2025” at Lake Julianna at Ponderosa State Farm in Millstone.
“Hook-e 2025” allows hundreds of special needs children and their families, as well as active-military, veterans,...
21st Air Force reactivated at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
The 21st Air Force was reactivated on September 5 during a ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
The 21st Air Force will become enmeshed with the U.S. Expeditionary Center, also headquartered at the Joint Base and...
