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February 2012
AUSA Monmouth Chapter supports coordination of Flag Etiquette event for local Boy Scout Troop. Read the following article regarding the event featured in the Holmdel Patch.
Holmdel Boy Scouts Visit NJ National Guard Training Facility
Written by Cub Scout Anthony Saporito.
February 8, 2012
Credit Lynn Saporito
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This past weekend Den 5 of Pack 331 in Holmdel went to Sea Girt to visit the New Jersey National Guard Training Facility. Sgt. Gerald O'Rourke was the main tour guide and actually made the Scouts do push-ups when they arrived!
Sergeant O'Rourke explained that The National Guard is made up of civilian soldiers. He gave a brief introduction about being a soldier, and how there are many similarities between Scouts and Soldiers.
The Scouts also learned that the Guardsmen can be called up for active duty by both the Governor and the President, and can be deployed nationally as well as overseas. Sergeant O'Rourke stated that the NJ National Guard was recently mobilized to help out during Hurricane Irene.
The Scouts then took a tour of the installation and the Militia Museum, and got to see helicopters, tanks, trucks, a sub that held six people, and even a Civil War canon!! They also got to eat lunch in the mess hall with the soldiers.
In order to earn the Civilian merit badge the Scouts needed to learn many things about the American Flag and why it is so important. One of the National Guard soldiers demonstrated how to fold, hang, salute and properly retire a flag. The soldier told the Scouts that they were the smartest group of kids that he has ever had on a tour!
If you want to check out the website for the museum, type in: http://www.nj.gov/military/museum/ December 2011
Pearl Harbor 70th Anniversary Commemoration
December 10, 2011
The Monmouth Chapter supported the Center for WWII Studies and Conflict Resolution at Brookdale Community College by contributing with a donation for refreshments for their Pearl Harbor 70th Anniversary Commemoration. AUSA gained recognition through announcements in their brochure and multiple announcements throughout program. We also had the opportunity to display and promote AUSA with a table top filled with literature. We were able to demonstrate our commitment to supporting the education process of our military history. There were over 250 attendees.
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November 2011
Veteran's Reception and General Membership Meeting
November 3, 2011
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October 2011
2011 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, Washington, DC
October 10, 2011 - October 12, 2011
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Central Jersey Gun and Rifle Club Wounded Warrior Day
October 8, 2011
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September 2011
POW/MIA Remembrance Reception and General Membership Meeting
September 7, 2011
AUSA Monmouth Chapter hosted a wonderful event, POW/MIA Remembrance Reception and General Membership Meeting at the NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial and Museum. A three hour reception with tours of the Memorial given by local Vietnam Veterans' that volunteer their time at the Memorial were offered. We began with light fare and cocktails, had music provided by Cornerstone Music Studios who performed a rendition of "God Bless the USA" sung by COL (R) Walt Hines, a Vietnam Veteran. Mr. Fitzmaier gave a speech focused on out POW/MIA and not to forgot what these soldiers did for us. There was corporate support/new member incentives/50/50 awards. A great evening and a great way to kick off our new chapter events. State President, Dennis Dougherty and APG President, Scott Cheseldine were present to support.
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