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National Guard & Reserve
Active Guard and Reserve members performing active service with pay from the Federal government may qualify for a variety of VA benefits.
Veterans Pension
VA's Pension is a tax-free, monetary supplement to low-income, war-time Veterans and their families.
Local Events and Happenings
Upcoming Events
Women Veterans Conference and Information Fair co-hosted by the Community Veterans Engagement Board North
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: Corpus Christi School 80 David Street, South River, NJ 08882
Claims Clinic
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Time: 2:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: VFW Post 1941, 56 Chestnut Avenue Irvington NJ 07111
Claims Clinic
Date: Thursday April 26, 2018
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Location: Union County College Nomahegan Building- Student Development Center SD-116 and 117 1033 Springfield Avenue Cranford NJ 07016
Joint Retiree Appreciation Day
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018
Time: 8:00PM - 2:00PM
Location: Timmerman Theatre, 5441 8th Street Ft. Dix NJ 08641
Claims Clinic
Date: Wednesday, April 18 & 25, 2018
Time: 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: Trenton Vets Center, 934 Parkway Avenue Ewing NJ
Inside Veterans Benefits
Weekend Tribute
We honor the life and service of U.S. Marine Veteran R. Lee Ermey, who is best known as the drill sergeant in Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket." Ermey died on 4/15.
Confronting His Own Trauma
Army Veteran Michael McCoy's photography helped him manage the emotional aftershocks of war. He uses his camera to document the hardships of returning home.
VA Veterans Golden Age Games
We're accepting applications from Veterans interested in competing in the 2018 National Veterans Golden Age Games.
Buffett Receives Navy Civilian Award
Jimmy Buffett was presented a U.S. Navy Superior Public Service Award for being an unwavering supporter of the Navy and Marine Corps.
Time to Write
Jenny Pacanowski, a poet and writing coach, is part of a growing national movement to bring women Veterans into mainstream popular culture.
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