Congratulations
to New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs Deputy Adjutant General, Colonel Maria F.
Morgan and Lieutenant Colonel (Doctor) William (Buck)
Dodson on the occasion of their wedding. Last
week, the happy couple exchanged vows on the beach
at sunset in Aruba. After a glorious honeymoon, they returned to begin their new
lives together. Join
with us in wishing them happiness and love, now and
in the future.
National
POW/MIA Recognition Day - Friday, September 19,
2003.
American warriors of yesterday and today have never failed to answer
their nation's call. Through
selfless sacrifice, they have brought to the entire world a concept
most often associated with American ideals - FREEDOM! To
much of the world "Freedom" is what America stands for - it is where
we can from and what brought us along. The
poster reflects on the past and present. The
somber, black POW/MIA flag - a national symbol- is a firm reminder
of those still missing, and of their families who have waited decades
for answers. "You are not forgotten" reminds us of their
sacrifice - for our freedom. There
are more than 88,000 warriors who are still unaccounted for from past
conflicts. And still, their
families wait. Our work is
not done. More than 140,000
Americans since World War I have endured the hardships of captivity
as prisoners of war. Their
sacrifices - for freedom - must never be forgotten. This
nation especially honors their names, their undying spirit, and their
memory on September 19, 2003. The
rippling red, white and blue banner, so clear and so proud through
the smoke of battle, leads American warriors forward - toward freedom
for oppressed peoples, toward freedom for those who know the word only
because it means "America." "Freedom" lies
in the hearts of the people of entire nations. It
lies in ideals so richly American, and it rests on the shoulders of
those who we honor on this special day. Freedom!
108th Team
brings light to the "Big Apple."
Just
hours after the lights went out on August 14 in New
York City and Parts of New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan,
Connecticut, and Canada, five members of the 108th Air
Refueling Wing's Aircraft Generation Squadron answered
the call of Governor James E. McGreevey and hit the
road. SMSgt
Bill Bird, MSgt Jim Granato, Msgt Rafael Jimenez,
SSgt Heath Carley, and SSgt Reed Thielfoldt received
the call to state active duty around 7 p.m. that
same evening. Their mission - transport 10 portable light
carts, also known as "light-alls," on two flatbed
trailers to a staging area at the Jersey City Port
Authority. A
few of the light-alls remained in Jersey City, but
the majority were sent to 42nd Street
in mid-town Manhattan. The team arrived at their final destination
near Times Square just after midnight. The AGS team worked more than 15 hours straight and finally returned
home on Friday, August 15. This
was the second time in two years that the AGS team
deployed to New York City; the first was to provide
light-alls for the rescue efforts at the World Trade
Center disaster site on September 11th.
Dr.
Eva Napiorkowski granted title of Certified Medical
Director in Long Term Care (CMD).
The
Board of Directors of the American Medical Directors
Certification Program (AMDCP) is proud to announce
that Dr. Eva Napiorkowski, Medical Director at the
NJ Veterans Memorial Home at Menlo Park, has been
granted the title of Certified Medical Director in
Long Term Care (CMD). Dr. Napiorkowski is one of
90 physicians who have completed the CMD requirements,
and were certified at the June 2003 meeting of the
AMDCP Board of Directors. Since the program's inception in 1991, 1,813
physicians nationwide have received the CMD designation. The Department is proud to have Dr. Napiorkowski
as an employee.
Phillip
A. Connelly Award Ceremony.
The
Phillip A. Connelly Award Ceremony was conducted
in Dallas, Texas, during the period 26-28 August
2003. Representatives from the various services were recognized, to
include the Army National Guard, U.S. Army, Marine
Corps, Coast Guard, Navy, and Sea Lift Command. The
NJARNG was represented by 1SG Antonio Vargas (50th PSB)
and SPC Antonio Nieto (50th PSB). National
Guard Bureau presented the 1st Runner Up Award for
Excellence in Army Food Service to the 50th PSB,
NJARNG. 1SG
Vargas and SPC Nieto accepted the award for their
unit. Congratulations to SPC Nieto, 1SG Vargas,
the Unit Commander, and all of the soldiers of the
50th PSB for a job well done!
108th Marksmanship
Team attended National Rifle Championships.
The
108th Marksmanship Team attended the National
Rifle Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio, in early
August. Major Andy Kuhtik received a Daniel Boone
Award for his accomplishment of placing in the top
10% of 1,300 competitors during the Excellence in
Competition Match. Major
Kuhtik and Major Ken Kurtz brought home awards in
the Springfield Match, while Major Kuhtik and MSgt
Joe Burkel won awards in the Garant Match. The
108th Marksmanship Team is always looking
for new shooters. If interested, contact Major Andy Kuhtik
at 609-754-6140.
Employment
opportunities with DMVA.
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The NJ National Guard ChalleNGe Youth Program has three vacant Youth
Worker Supervisor positions. For position requirements and salary information, contact the
Human Resources Division at 609-530-7038.
Vietnam,
Distinguished and Meritorious Service Medal Presentation
Ceremonies are scheduled.
9
September
11
a.m. & 1 p.m.
|
Distinguished Service Medal
and Meritorious Service Medal
|
Strawbridge's
Court
Echelon
Mall, Voorhees, NJ
|
23
September
11
a.m. & 1 p.m.
|
Distinguished Service Medal
And Meritorious Service
Medal
|
Toms
River Elks Lodge
600
Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
|
30
September
11
a.m. & 1 p.m.
|
Vietnam Service Medal
|
Hall
of Heroes, Institute of Safety
281
Camp Gaw Rd., Mahwah, NJ
|
Today
is the 248th day of 2003. There are 117 days left in the year. On this date:
◊
In 1774, the first Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia.
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In 1939, the United States proclaimed its neutrality in World War II.
◊
In 1945, Iva Toguri D'Aquino, A Japanese-American suspected of being
wartime broadcaster Tokyo Rose, was arrested in Yokohama. D'Aquino served six years in prison; President
Ford pardoned her in 1977.
◊
In 1972, Arab guerrillas attacked the Israeli delegation at the Munich
Olympic games: 11 Israelis,
five guerrillas, and a police officer were killed in the siege.
◊
In 1993, Seven Nigerian soldiers were killed in a militia ambush in
Somalia as they went to the aid of other U.N. peacekeepers surrounded
by a stone-throwing mob.
◊
In 1997, Mother Teresa died in Calcutta, India, at age 87.
Armory
Happenings - Check to see what's happening
at an Armory near you.
6-7 September
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Table
Tennis Tournament
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Woodbridge
Armory
|
9-14 September
|
Antique
Show & Sale
|
Morristown
Armory
|
9-14 September
|
Tool
Show & Sale
|
Toms
River Armory
|
13 September
|
Classic
Car Show
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NGTC,
Sea Girt
|
13 September
|
Irish
Festival
|
Sea
Girt
|
20 September
|
Computer
Show & Sale
|
Teaneck
Armory
|
21 September
|
Sports
Card, Comics & Beanies
|
Bordentown
Armory
|
25-28 September
|
Ceramics & Porcelain
Doll Show & Sale
|
Morristown
Armory
|
29 Sep - 8 Oct
|
Carpet & Furniture
Show & Sale
|
Morristown
Armory
|
12 October
|
Sports
Card, Comics & Beanies
|
Bordentown
Armory
|
2 November
|
NASCAR
Collectibles
|
Bordentown
Armory
|
Congratulations
to Priscilla Monico!
Technical
Sgt Robert C. Monico, 108th Air Refueling
Wing Contracting Specialist, and his wife Martha,
a native of Columbia, are extremely proud of their
daughter, Priscilla. Priscilla, a recent valedictorian graduate
of Lodi High School, recently received a $1,500 scholarship
award from the Defense Commissary Agency, presented
at McGuire AFB, for meritorious achievement in academic
studies, citizenship, school and community activities,
and leadership as well as for an essay she submitted. Congratulations, Priscilla!
NJ
Vietnam Veterans' Memorial and Vietnam Era Education
Center Announces its Calendar of Events for the
summer.
8 Sep
|
9 a.m.
|
Golf Outing Olde York Country
Club
|
19 Sep
|
11 a.m.
|
POW/MIA GSM Recognition
Day Ceremony
|
21 Sep
|
11 a.m.
|
Rolling Thunder POW/MIA
Awareness Motorcycle Run
|
17 Oct
|
9 a.m.
|
Capturing the Imagination - The
Art, Music, Theater, Poetry, and Prose of
the Vietnam Veteran
|
11 Nov
|
11 a.m.
|
Veterans Day Ceremony
|
13 Dec
|
6 p.m.
|
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
|
For
more information about any of these events, please
call the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation
office at (732) 335-0033.
USO
Troop Appreciation & Welcome Home Celebration.
Come
one, come all! Pack
a picnic basket and join the USO Troop Appreciation & Welcome
Home Celebration on Saturday, 6 September 2003, from
1-6 p.m. on the Soccer Field at the Main Gate to
McGuire Air Force Base. The event is open to all Team McGuire and Fort Dix personnel
and admission is free. Emcee
for the day is comedian Kerry McNally. Featured
artists are: Southside
Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, No Illusion, and Samantha
Cole. Special
Guests are Miss New Jersey 2002, Vanessa Baker, and
the USO Troupe of Metropolitan New York performing
the hits that make America great. Bring
a picnic lunch and lawn chairs, and come out and
enjoy a day filled with music and fun. For
more information, call 609-754-6247 or visit www.305services.com.
J
The first vacuum cleaner was so large that it was brought to the house
by horses.
J
Boxing was the first sport to be filmed in 1894.
J
America spends more than $630 million each year on golf balls.
J
The first soap opera debuted in 1946.
J
The first TV show ever to be put in reruns was The Lone Ranger.