NJ
Dept of Military and Veterans Affairs
BG
Glenn K. Rieth
The
Adjutant General
COL
Maria Falca-Dodson
Deputy
Adjutant General
COL
(Ret) Emil H. Philibosian
Deputy
Commissioner for Veterans Affairs
Contacting
us is easy!
Office
of the
Joint
Chief of Staff
Col
(Ret) Michael B. Smith
Mrs.
Laura A. Branham
Phone:
(609)
530-6987
Fax:
(609)
530-7109
Email:
branham@njdmava.state.nj.us
We're
on the Web!
www.state.nj.us/military
Election Day
Tuesday, 4 Nov 03
(State
offices closed)
"The
most important political office is that of private
citizen."
.Louis Brandeis
Calendar
Notes.
Annual Coat Drive
begins 5 November through 19 November.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
11 November 2003 10:30 a.m.
BG Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery
DMVA Holiday Dinner
Friday, 12 Dec 03
Garden Room
Lawrenceville Armory
Make
your reservation NLT 5 Dec 03
It's Halloween
It's Halloween!
It's Halloween!
The moon is full and bright.
And we shall see what can't be seen on any other night.
Skeletons and ghosts and ghouls,
Grinning goblins fighting duels, Werewolves rising from their tombs,
Witches on their magic brooms.
In masks and gowns We haunt the street.
And knock on doors for trick or treat.
Tonight we are the king and queen.
For, oh! tonight
It's Halloween.
.Jack Prelutsky
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New
Reserve Component Automation System (RCAS) is coming.
Over
the next two months, the NJ Army National Guard will
be receiving a new version of the Reserve Component
Automation System (RCAS) software that runs our computers. RCAS
Version 8.1 will include an application, "Mobilization
Planning Data Viewer" (MPDV), that will automate the
mobilization process at the unit. This will eventually
replace the unit mobilization binders and automate
mobilization reports. Providing automation of the
mobilization process was a required function of RCAS
from the inception. The process will involve conversation
of hardware, data entry, and training for system users. When
the system is in place, it will greatly reduce the "stubby
pencil" work in preparing for and mobilizing national
Guard units.
Enlisted
Association of the National Guard of New Jersey
held its annual conference.
The
30th Annual Conference of The Enlisted Association
of the National Guard of New Jersey was conducted this
past weekend, October 24-26, at the Radisson Hotel
and Conference Center in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The
guest speaker at the Military Ball, conducted on Saturday
night, was Brigadier General Glenn K. Rieth, The Adjutant
General. Elections were held at the business meeting
with the following results:
President
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SGM
Len Mayersohn (JFHQ-NJ)
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Vice
President, Army
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SGM
Michael Amoroso (JFHQ-NJ)
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Vice
President, Air
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CMSgt
(Ret) Thomas Quinn
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Treasurer
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CMSgt
Lee Cisek (108th ARW)
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Recording
Secretary
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SFC
John Quin (119th Corps Support BN)
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Corresponding
Secretary
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CSM
Richard Bammert (50th Spt Bn - Main)
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Notable
notes from the Federal HRO.
Before
we get too involved in all the hustle and bustle of
the holiday season, let's take a moment to make sure
we are looking after our loved ones and ourselves. We
have Open Season for Federal Employees Health Benefits
going on from now through 8 December 2003. Make sure
you have the RIGHT Health Plan for you and your family.does
it have the right coverage, does it provide the best
benefits for the cost of coverage, is it right for
you? If the answer to any of those questions is NO,
call us at 609-562-0853.
Retirement.STOP
and THINK. CSRS and Military personnel, are you contributing
to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)? If not, you should
consider the benefits of contributing. You can contribute
up to 9% of your salary beginning in January 2004. All
you have to do is complete the TSP Form and submit
it to the HRO office NLT 31 December 2003. FERS personnel
can contribute up to 14% of your salary beginning in
January 2004, and remember the TSP is just 1/3 of your
retirement money. The more you contribute to TSP,
the larger your nest egg in old age. If you are over
50 years old, there is the TSP Catch Up program that
you can get involved with. You all probably need more
information, so call us at 609-562-0853. We are here
for you. Feel free to stop in, say hello, or ask us
a question.
NJ
Vietnam Veterans' Memorial and Vietnam Era Education
Center Announces its Calendar of Events.
For
more information about any of these events, please
call the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation office
at (732) 335-0033.
11
Nov
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11
a.m.
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Veterans
Day Ceremony
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13
Dec
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6
p.m.
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Holiday
Lighting Ceremony
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New
Military Spouse Awards.
Nominations
are due by November9 for new military spouse awards
honoring active duty, retiree, Guard/Reserve, and veteran
spouses. Nominations can be made online at http://www.commissaries.com at http://www.militaryshoppers.com,
or http://www.avashow.com. Nomination
forms will also be available November 1st on
Procter & Gamble product displays in commissaries,
or the form can be downloaded now at http://www.commissaries.com. Each
nomination must include a 500-word essay explaining
how the military spouse exemplifies support to the
community, volunteerism, selflessness, or strength.
Verizon
Wireless offers discounts for military and state
employees.
Verizon
Wireless announces discount pricing is now available. Verizon
is offering a 17% discount for members of the military
and a 15% discount for state employees. For more information
and to take advantage of this offer, please contact
your Verizon Wireless Sales Representative: Lee A.
Cohen, Government Accounts, Cell (609) 472-7773, FAX
(856) 234-6955, or email at lee.a.cohen@#verizonwireless.com.
The
NJ Devils & the Atlantic City Bullies ice hockey
teams schedule Military Appreciation Nights.
1. NJ
Devils vs.
Philadelphia Flyers, Friday, December 12, 2003,
7:35 p.m. Tickets $30 (Save over 40% per ticket). Tickets
are available on a first-come, first served basis,
based on availability. For information contact
SMSgt Dave Whalen, (609) 754-3616, or email him
at david.whalen@njmcgu.ang.af.mil.
2. Kelly
Cup Champions, the Atlantic City Bullies ice
hockey team, will honor all military personnel on
Friday, 14 November 2003, at 7:05 p.m. $15 tickets
are available for $12 These tickets are available
to veterans, enlisted Military and members of their
families, and family members of those military currently
serving away from home. $6 tickets are also available
on Wild Wednesdays, 12, 18, and 25 November, with
military ID. For more information, contact Jessica
Adams at 609-348-7811.
The
National Air and Space Museum invites Aviation
veterans to opening ceremony.
The
National Air and Space Museum will highlight the contributions
of military aviation during the opening ceremonies
of the new Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center on December
9th. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
Air Force General Richard B. Myers, will give the keynote
speech at the event. The Center, located at Dulles
International Airport, will house more than 200 famous
aircraft. These include the B-29 Superfortress "Enola
Gay" that dropped the first atomic bomb, a Marine F-4U
corsair, the SR-71 Blackbird, the B-17 Fortress, a
UH-1H Huey helicopter, and many other significant and
meticulously restored aircraft. The annex will open
to the general public on December 15th. Tickets
are $15, and there is room for only 4000 at the ceremony. Aviation
veterans can get ticket information online or call
toll-free (866) 814-4441.
Millville
Army Air Field Museum and Millville Memorial High
School students sponsor Veterans Appreciation Day.
The
Millville Army Air Field Museum and Millville Memorial
High School History students will honor veteran during
Veterans Appreciation Day, Saturday, 8 November 2003,
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day's festivities will
include a tribute ceremony, mess hall lunch, authentic
military vehicles, aircraft, and equipment, reenactment
groups, and museum tours. An exhibit sponsored by
the Cohanzick Antique Auto Club will also be featured.
Distinguished,
Meritorious, and Vietnam Service Medal Presentation
Ceremonies are scheduled.
29
October
11
a.m. & 1 p.m.
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Distinguished
Service Medal
Meritorious
Service Medal
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National
Guard Armory
National
Guard Training Center, Sea Girt
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19
November
11
a.m.
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Distinguished
Service Medal
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National
Guard Armory
500
Rahway Ave., Westfield, NJ
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Today
is Friday, October 31st, the 304th day of
2003. There are 62 days left in the year. On this
day.
J 1864 - Nevada
became the 36th state to join the U.S.
J 1926 - Magician
Harry Houdini died of gangrene and peritonitis resulting
from a ruptured appendix.
J 1952 - The
U.S. detonated its first hydrogen bomb.
J 1956 - Rear
Adm. G. J. Dufek became the first person to land an
airplane and set foot on the South Pole.
J 1988 - First
Monday Night NFL game - Colts beat Denver 55-23.
J 1998 - Iraq
announces it was halting all dealings with U.N. arms
inspectors.
Armory
Happenings - Check to see what's happening at an
Armory near you.
31
Oct - 2 Nov
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Antique
Show & Sale
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Morristown
Armory
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2
November
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NASCAR
Collectibles
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Bordentown
Armory
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7 - 9
November
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Craft
Show
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Westfield
Armory
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21
November
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Boxing
Match Benefit
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Westfield
Armory
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21-23
November
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"Home
for the Holidays" Gift Fair
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Morristown
Armory
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22-23
November
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Sports
Card Show
11
a.m. - Mickey Rivers (NY Yankees) will sign
autographs ($10 each)
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Bordentown
Armory
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30
November
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Toy
Show
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Freehold
Armory
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12-14
December
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Craft
Show and Sale
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Morristown
Armory
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26-28
December
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Wrestling
Tournament
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Teaneck
Armory
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The
Winston P. Wilson Small Arms Combat Championship
matches were recently held.
The
annual Winston P. Wilson Small Arms Combat Championship
matches were held at Camp Robinson, Arkansas on 11-18
October 2003. This prestigious event, sponsored by
the National Guard Bureau, attracts teams from all
of the states and territories, as well as other services
and countries. Members of The Adjutant General's Combat
Championship Team this year were:
CW2
Fred Schipke
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TRP
E, 5-117th CAV
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Picatinny
Arsenal
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MSG
Robert Bork
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JFHQ
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Fort
Dix
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SGT
Victor Garcia
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HHC
2nd BN 113th IN
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Riverdale
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SGT
Timothy Rawcliffe
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HHC
2nd BN 113th IN
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Riverdale
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Congratulations
on a job well done!
Governor's
annual Coat Drive and Gifts for Kids Drive will
soon be underway.
The
Governor's annual Coat Drive will run from Wednesday,
November 5th through Wednesday, November
19th. Flyers and information on drop-off
points will be posted throughout the Department's facilities
in the next few days. A collection box will be placed
in the main lobby of our Lawrenceville Headquarters
Building. Please take a few minutes to look through
your closets and donate any coats that you will not
be wearing this year. Weathermen are predicting a
cold winter, and many people could benefit from your
old coat.
The
Governor's Gifts for Kids Drive will run from 24 November
through 8 December 2003. Please look for further details
in next week's DMVA Highlights. We look forward to
your support in making both drives a success this year!
Ř Beavers
were once the size of bears.
Ř A
rainbow can only be seen in the morning or afternoon.
Ř The
speed limit in NYC was 8 mph in 1895.
Ř The
elephant is the only mammal with four knees who cannot
jump.
Ř A
dentist named William Semple, who was looking for a
way to exercise his jaws, invented chewing gum.
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