New York New Jersey Cavalry

New York New Jersey Cavalry Our chapter is a fraternal organization to promote camaraderie and friendship among former and present members of the First Cavalry.

Chapter Meeting, February 25, 2023
03/09/2023

Chapter Meeting, February 25, 2023

Our next chapter meeting is fast approaching. You won't want to miss this meeting on February 25th. Our guest speaker wi...
02/10/2023

Our next chapter meeting is fast approaching. You won't want to miss this meeting on February 25th. Our guest speaker will David Siry, the Director of the Center for Oral History at West Point.David Siry

David was recntly retired from the Army after 20 years of service. He continues to teach at the US Military Academy where he is an Assistant Professor of Military History. He is a graduate from US and was an Armor officer. His service includes assignments around the world to include Iraq, Kuwait, Bosnia, Haiti, Ft. Campbell and Ft. Knox, KY. He also served as an Operations Officer and Executive Officer with the 3d Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division and as a Team Chief on a Military Transition Team working with the Iraqi Army, Air Force and Police in Wasit Province with the 1st Cavalry Division. David will discuss some interesting stories about the interviews he has conducted for the Oral History Project.

We will also be joined by Peter Mathews, who was a sergeant with the 1st Cav at the battle of Dak To in November 1967. Peter was recently interviewed in The Bergen Record Newspaper. He will tell the story of finding a beautifully illustrated diary in a backpack left behind by North Vietnamese soldiers at the end of the battle. Peter's story is fascinating and he will bring the diary with him for us to admire.

01/28/2023

Reminder: our next chapter meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2023, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Elks Lodge in Ridgefield Park (30 Spruce Avenue.) There won't be a charge to attend, and a buffet lunch will be given.
Our next guest speaker will be LTC. David Siry recently retired, is an Assistant Professor of Military History at the US Military Academy. David is the Director of the Center for Oral History at West Point. He graduated from USMA in 1994 and chose Armor as his branch. He served in many international assignments, including Iraq, Kuwait, Bosnia, Haiti, Ft. Campbell, and Ft. Knox, KY. Most recently, he served as an Operations Officer and Executive Officer with the 3d Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division and as a Team Chief on a Military Transition Team working with the Iraqi Army, Air Force, and Police in Wasit Province with the 1st Cavalry Division.

Mark Your Calendar: our next chapter meeting is now scheduled for February 25, 2023, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Elks Lodg...
11/22/2022

Mark Your Calendar: our next chapter meeting is now scheduled for February 25, 2023, from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Elks Lodge in Ridgefield Park (30 Spruce Avenue.) There is no charge to attend and a buffet lunch will be served. Please invite your military buddies to come regardless of unit or branch. Meet old friends and make new ones. In the event of bad weather, we will reschedule for March 4th. Stay tuned for more details.

Our next guest speaker will be LTC. David Siry, recently retired, is currently an Assistant Professor of Military History at the US Military Academy. David is the Director of the Center for Oral History at West Point. LTC Siry graduated from USMA in 1994 and chose Armor as his branch. He served in many assignments around the world including Iraq, Kuwait, Bosnia, Haiti, Ft. Campbell, KY, and Ft. Knox, KY. Most recently, he served as an Operations Officer and Executive Officer with the 3d Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division and as a Team Chief on a Military Transition Team working with the Iraqui Army, Air Force and Police in Wasit Province with the 1st Cavalry Division.

11/08/2022

These Veterans Day free meals, discounts and other programs are for Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them.

Fall Chapter Meeting 2022
10/24/2022

Fall Chapter Meeting 2022

The chapter gratefully acknowledged a donation from the Whitestone Community Post 4787 VFW by Joe Panzardi, a long time ...
10/22/2022

The chapter gratefully acknowledged a donation from the Whitestone Community Post 4787 VFW by Joe Panzardi, a long time member of the Cav.

The NY/NJ Chapter members enjoyed its quarterly meeting on October 15th at the Elks Lodge in Ridgefield Park. Twenty mem...
10/18/2022

The NY/NJ Chapter members enjoyed its quarterly meeting on October 15th at the Elks Lodge in Ridgefield Park. Twenty members attended and enjoyed a presentation by former Lieutenant Tak Furumoto discussing his experiences as an Intelligence Officer and advisor to the Vietnam National Police Chief during the CIA's Operation PHOENIX.

09/20/2022

Chapter Meeting October 15 at Elks Lodge in Ridgefield Park NJ

Our guest speaker at the October meeting will be Takeshi “Tak” Furumoto. Born in an American internment camp during WWII, Tak grew up in Japan, returned to the US to attend college at UCLA, and then joined the Army. As an OCS 1st Lieutenant, Tak served a tour in Vietnam from 1970-71 as an Intelligence Officer in the Hau Nghia Province near the Cambodian Border (Parrot's Beak) in III Corps. He was an advisor to the Vietnam National Police Chief during the CIA's Operation PHOENIX and worked to neutralize VC infrastructures in the region. Returning to the US, Tak suffered from both PTSD and AO poisoning. Tak will discuss and answer questions about specific engagements in Vietnam and his challenging return to civilian life after Vietnam. You won't want to miss his amazing story!
Also attending our meeting: will be Kevin O'Hora from the Division of Veterans Services in Bergen County. Kevin has a wealth of information about benefits available to service members including healthcare, surviving spouses and children, military burial, filing claims for pension, and compensation for disabilities and PTSD. If you are unable to attend our meeting you can reach Kevin at 201-336-6325 or by email at [email protected].

09/18/2022

Chapter Meeting on October 15
at the
Elks Lodge in Ridgefield Park N.J.

09/10/2022

By any standard one chooses to measure such things, the American war in Vietnam was one of most divisive events of its history, exceeded by only the American Civil War. During the period of American involvement the nation was polarized between whether the US should be involved or should withdraw. Fo...

09/03/2022

The GAO found that of the 130,000 veterans submitting claims for those conditions during the 18-year period, only 11,000 were granted benefits.

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