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Service Academy Night – October 5th

Service Academy Night – October 5th

U.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND, U.S. CONGRESSMAN JOSÉ SERRANO, & BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT RUBEN DIAZ JR. PRESENT SERVICE ACADEMY NIGHT Meet representatives from the service academies and local universities: U.S. Military Academy U.S. Naval Academy U.S. Coast Guard Academy U.S. Merchant […]

President Barack Obama

Vernuccio’s View: Collapse of the Obama Doctrine

The Obama doctrine can be described as a unilateral drawdown of U.S. military capabilities around the world.

by · August 31, 2016 · Military, Vernuccio's View

Vernuccio’s View: U.S. Military Technology Edge Fading

U.S. Military Technology Edge Fading Frank V. Vernuccio, Jr., JD The world has noticed that America’s stripped defense budgets have allowed potentially hostile nations to gain the lead in cutting-edge weaponry that could decide the fate of a future conflict. […]

by · August 25, 2016 · Military, Vernuccio's View
Team Bronx (L to R) (Mike Massie, Max Makarczuk, Sheldon Rector and Harris Keane) were joined by PGA Professional, Nick Novak (2nd from the left).

Disabled Vets Tee Up At PGA REACH ‘Secretary’s Cup’

Military Veterans with Disabilities Tee-it-Up at “Secretary’s Cup,” 9-Hole Golf Match Prior to 2016 PGA Championship Week   PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America, hosted the inaugural “Secretary’s Cup,” on Sunday, July 24th at Fiddler’s Elbow […]

by · July 31, 2016 · Military, News, Sports, Veterans
Vernuccio’s View: Russian Nuclear Weapons Modernize while U.S. Arsenal Diminishes

Vernuccio’s View: Russian Nuclear Weapons Modernize while U.S. Arsenal Diminishes

The NATO summit just concluded has sounded the alarm about Russia’s dangerous actions in Europe. The Hague has handed down a decision against China’s aggression in the Pacific (South China Sea). Iran continues to seek nuclear weapons, and North Korea […]

The Second (Indianhead) Division Association To Hold Annual National Reunion in Springfield, MO

The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for veterans who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time.

This Memorial Day

This Memorial Day

Mayor de Blasio delivered remarks at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony.

by · May 30, 2016 · Holidays, Military, News
Memorial Day Salute To Our Service Men and Women

Memorial Day Salute To Our Service Men and Women

In 1873, New York was the first state to designate Memorial Day as a legal holiday.

by · May 30, 2016 · Holidays, Military

Profile America: A Measure of Devotion

On this date 12 years ago, the dedication ceremony for the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. was held.

BREAKING: U.S. Senate has confirmed Eric Fanning to be Army secretary

U.S. Senate has confirmed Eric Fanning to be Army secretary

Featured Veteran: Yesterday’s Immigrants Are Tomorrow’s Soldiers

Featured Veteran: Yesterday’s Immigrants Are Tomorrow’s Soldiers

Featured Veteran: Yesterday’s Immigrants Are Tomorrow’s Soldiers by Gonzalo Duran This week’s featured Veteran is Specialist Jose Javier Castro of the New York State Guard (NYSG). Jose was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx. He is […]

Tech Sgt. Maribelle Hernandez, USAF

Women’s History Month: An NCO’s perspective

Women’s History Month: An NCO’s perspective by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell and Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs 3/18/2016 – AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — Tech. Sgt. Maribelle Hernandez is a manpower analyst and Bronx, N.Y., native who has served […]

The Tragic Truth Of Accidental Deaths In Combat Zones

The Tragic Truth Of Accidental Deaths In Combat Zones

By Jeremy Warneke There have been efforts to reduce non-hostile deaths in the U.S. military, but have those efforts really paid off? The only person who died during my deployment to Iraq in 2003 to 2004 was U.S. Army Sgt. Landis […]

by · February 1, 2016 · Bulletin Board, Military, Veterans
Local Veterans Honored with Brunch and a Job Fair

Local Veterans Honored with Brunch and a Job Fair

Yesterday the Bronx Chamber of Commerce held their annual Veterans Recognition Brunch in which they honored Bronx veterans who, not only served their country but serve their communities. “The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 8th annual veterans celebration […]

by · November 20, 2015 · Local Events, Military, Veterans
Lt. Col. Floyd Carter, Grand Marshall

Honoring Our Veterans: This Week and Everyday [WITH GALLERY]

This past week has been devoted to honoring our veterans for their service, patriotism, valor, leadership and commitment to protect the freedom for all who live in our nation. Too often their services are overlooked and some veterans are treated […]

by · November 12, 2015 · Local News, Military, Photos, Veterans