Galloway Veteran's Advisory Board

11/03/2015

VETERAN'S DAY
Wednesday November 11, 2015 11am
Council Chambers
Please join us on Wednesday November 11, 2015 at 11 am as we recognize the contributions and sacrifices of our Veterans.
From the VA website:
"...In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"
The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m...
An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars."
Though Township Offices will be closed, we invite you to join us in honoring our Veterans.

10/13/2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAVY

Here’s to 240 years of readiness. Ready then, ready now, ready always. Anchors aweigh!

09/18/2015

TOMORROW
SALUTE TO VETERANS
Veterans Memorial Park

Come help us say, "Thank You" to our Veterans.

Ceremony 1 pm
Followed by BBQ

VETERANS FREE
Others Guests $6.00

09/16/2015

NJ Vietnam Veterans and Gold Star Mothers to hold annual POW/MIA Ceremony September 18.

08/31/2015

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

08/27/2015

08/14/2015

NEWS YOU CAN USE
Today marks the Anniversary of V-J (Victory in Japan) Day. Over the years acknowledgement of Veterans has been condensed into Novement on Veteran's Day. Galloway wishes to salute those WWII vets who served in the Pacific. Thank you for your service.
Join us on September 19, 2015 at Galloway's Veteran's Park at Glenn By the Bay to salute all of Galloway's veterans on a day set aside just for Galloway vets. Follow this page or the Galloway Township Veteran's Advisory Board page for more details.

Friday marks the 70th anniversary of the Japanese surrender that brought an end to World War II.

More news you need to know: http://usat.ly/1IQ0oVD

(Photo: Murray Befeler, AP)

08/04/2015

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COAST GUARD

I know Galloway has some Coast Guards Veterans...thank you for your service.

Happy 225th birthday to the US Coast Guard!
The Coast Guard traces its founding to Aug. 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, prevent smuggling, and protect the collection of federal revenue. The Coast Guard mission is to protect the public, the environment and U.S. economic interests in the nation's waterways, along the coast, on international waters, or in any maritime region as required to support national security. The U.S. Coast Guard--Semper Paratus!

08/03/2015

NEWS YOU CAN USE

VA is acting quickly to grant compensation for C-123 Agent Orange claims to certain Air Force Veterans exposed from contaminated C-123 aircraft.

07/02/2015

On the Fourth of July, our nation comes together to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, freedoms our service members, veterans and their families have made possible through their sacrifices.