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Lead Post Itinary

May 8th 7 pm      Concert BHS Auditorium

May 21st               10 am IMTT Graves

                                1:30 pm Senior Center 329 Ave B

                                4:30 pm Christopher’s Place 811 Broadway (37th St)

May 22nd              11 Am Holy Name Cemetery

May 24th               9 Am BayView Cemetery

May 25th               Mt. Carmel Mass CMH Stephen Gregg Park

                                Noon St. Henry’s Church

                                USMC Monument ( Motby)

                                2pm Monument Walk (5th to 1st street)

May 26th               8 Am Memorial Service – Assumption Church

                                8 Am Memorial Service St Joseph’s Church

                                9 AM Memorial Service Vietnam Veterans Monument – 1st St.

                                Parade Step Off 10:30 Am

                                3 PM Marine Corps League At VFW 226

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by DHarris, Tuesday, 06 May 2008 12:00 Comments(0), Read all
Announcements
COIN TOSS

ON may 2nd and 3rd Bayonne post 19 will have its annual Coin Toss to help Disabled Veterans.

All interested plase met at the post at 8 AM on Friday and Sat.

RAIN or SHINE

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by DHarris, Tuesday, 29 April 2008 09:05 Comments(0), Read all
 
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Sunday, 07 September 2008 09:42

Veteran Benefits newsletter
Veteran Benefits newsletter

Scholarships for Veterans and Family
While looking for money for school many servicemembers, veterans, and their families tend to overlook the more than $300 million of military -- and veteran -- related scholarships and grants.Learn to use scholarships to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses.

GI Bill Increased Nearly $1,500
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that the GI Bill will soon be worth $38,700 -- a total increase of nearly $1,500 over last year's rate.

Free Military Education Seminar -- Online
Join our military expert, CGCPO (ret) Terry Howell as he explains the GI Bill and how to use it in conjunction with tuition assistance to get the maximum benefit you're entitled to.

Construction Bill Passes Senate
A bipartisan bill which authorizes more than $2 billion in funding for numerous major medical facilities for veterans in 22 states passed the Senate recently by unanimous consent.

Print and Post This Week's Veterans Report
This is the complete version of this week's Veterans Report. Print it, circulate it, and make sure your colleagues and friends keep up with the latest military benefits updates.

The Search For America's World War I Veterans
Time is running out to find and recognize the last remaining veterans of "The Great War." The rolls of World War I veterans have declined so rapidly that the day is fast approaching when there will be one remaining, then none.

Take a Boating Safety Course
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is urging America's boaters to start thinking about taking one of many boating courses offered by the Auxiliary to enhance their boating skills.

Veterans Day Information for Students, Teachers
Veterans Day, celebrated each year on November 11, is the day America sets aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in our nation's military.

Treatments for Mental Health Care Reviewed
Chairman Henry Brown (R-S.C) and subcommittee members expressed concern that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) had not spent all of the mental health care dollars appropriated for it.

Improvements for Pension Claims Identified
The House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs received testimony recently on the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs' Pension Program.



Military Iraq News Center
Military Iraq News Center

What the Next President Should do for Vets
"No matter who the next President is, there will be nearly 2 million veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan that are owed the best from us."

Troops in Iraq Prep for Ramadan Violence
Despite the calm in most of the country over the past few months. U.S. forces throughout Iraq are prepping for an increase in violence during Ramadan, which starts Tuesday.

Anti-IED Office Under Fire
Faced with continued criticism from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Congress, the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) is attempting to addresses concerns over its internal control standards.

Report: Sadr to Disarm Mahdi Army
Anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr intends to disarm his once-dominant Mahdi Army militia and remake it as a social-services organization, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

Alert


US, Afghan Troops Rescue 16 Hostages
A farmer held captive for four months was freed along with 15 other men last week by U.S. and Afghan forces in western Afghanistan, officials say.

Report: Anbar Wants Handover Delay
The Anbar Provincial Council appealed Saturday for the American military to delay its handover of provincial security responsibilities to Iraqi forces until at least the end of the year, according to a report in Sunday editions of The New York Times.

Iraqis to Take Over Anbar Province
Once the most violent place in Iraq, Anbar province will come under Provincial Iraqi Control on Saturday, a senior military official said. So far, nine Iraqi provinces are under Provincial Iraqi Control in which Iraqi security forces perform day-to-day ...

Antidepressant Use Soars Among Deployed
For the first time in history, a sizable and growing number of U.S. combat troops are taking daily doses of antidepressants to calm nerves strained by repeated and lengthy tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a Time magazine report.

War Opponent Refuses to Report for Duty
A former Army journalist refused to report to his new assignment, citing his opposition to the Iraq war. Matthis Chiroux, who served five years in the Army before separating last summer, said he expects and welcomes legal action resulting from his ...



Reuters: Top News
Reuters.com is your source for breaking news, business, financial and investing news, including personal finance and stocks. Reuters is the leading global provider of news, financial information and technology solutions to the world's media, financial institutions, businesses and individuals.

Government plan for Fannie, Freddie to hit shareholders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government plans to take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and all shareholders of the two mortgage giants will take a hit, an influential lawmaker said on Saturday. <p><a ...

Ferocious Hurricane Ike threatens Cuba and Gulf
HAVANA (Reuters) - Hurricane Ike barreled toward Cuba as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm on Sunday and was forecast to sweep into the central Gulf of Mexico as a large and powerful storm echoing Hurricane Gustav. <p><a ...

Obama and McCain spar over Social Security
TERRE HAUTE, Indiana (Reuters) - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama warned the elderly on Saturday that Republican rival John McCain would put their retirement income in danger. <p><a ...

Mexicans protest crime at soccer match
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Mexican soccer fans dressed in white at an international game in the Azteca Stadium on Saturday to protest rising crime and a brutal drug war that has killed more than 2,700 people this year. <p><a ...

Venezuela to host Russia navy exercise in Caribbean
CARACAS (Reuters) - Several Russian ships and 1,000 soldiers will take part in joint naval maneuvers with Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea later this year, exercises likely to increase diplomatic tensions with Washington, a pro-government newspaper ...

China opens Games, pledges disabled rights
BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing opened the Paralympic Games in spectacular fashion on Saturday, an event China's leaders hope will show them in a compassionate light. <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/reuters/topNews?a=NAfaJG"><img ...

Zardari wins Pakistan election
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, swept to victory in a presidential election on Saturday. <p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/reuters/topNews?a=atgLy3"><img ...

Killer landslide hits east Cairo shanty town
CAIRO (Reuters) - Thirty-one people were killed and 23 injured when a massive rockslide hit a crowded Cairo shanty town on Saturday, sending rocks and boulders crashing down on dozens of houses, security and medical sources said. <p><a ...

Russia accuses West of provocation in Georgia
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused the United States on Saturday of provoking Moscow by using warships to deliver relief aid to its ally Georgia, with which Russia fought a brief war last month. <p><a ...

Boeing machinists walk off the job as talks fail
NEW YORK/EVERETT, Washington (Reuters) - Boeing Co's 27,000-strong machinists' union walked off the job on Saturday after the plane maker failed to improve its contract offer following two days of emergency talks. <p><a ...



NASCAR.COM - Sprint Cup Series Headlines
NASCAR.COM is the official league site for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. This is where fans find up-to-the-minute NASCAR news, expert opinions, point standings, schedules, driver and team information as well as real-time race telemetry and live team communications.

NASCAR aims at growth, promotion of Grand-Am
In its acquisition of the Grand-American Road Racing Association, NASCAR saw the opportunity to help a series with an exciting road-racing product gain broader mainstream exposure through the marketing and media infrastructure the stock-car racing ...

Rain moves all Richmond track activity to Sunday
Fearing for the safety of more than 100,000 fans expected to attend the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway that was scheduled for Saturday night, NASCAR officials elected Friday evening to postpone the start of the race until 1 p.m. ...

GEM suing Robby Gordon for violation of agreement
Read full story for latest details.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/news_cup/~4/384643780" height="1" width="1"/>

Logano's much-anticipated Cup Series debut on hold
On a rain-soaked Friday evening at Richmond International Raceway, there was no telling when the Joey Logano Era in Sprint Cup racing would take the green flag, after qualifying for the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 was cancelled.<img ...

Pressure builds on the trio racing for final Chase spot
All emotions are not equal when it comes to the three drivers trying to squeeze into the 12th and final spot in the 2008 Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/news_cup/~4/384567352" height="1" width="1"/>



NASCAR.COM - Nationwide Series Headlines
NASCAR.COM is the official league site for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. This is where fans find up-to-the-minute NASCAR news, expert opinions, point standings, schedules, driver and team information as well as real-time race telemetry and live team communications.

Keller approaches another milestone with start at RIR
Another race. Another milestone. When you are in your 18th season of racing in the Nationwide Series, milestones are hard to avoid.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/news_bg/~4/384249167" height="1" width="1"/>

Manufacturers to test new car for N'wide Series at RIR
The Nationwide Series begins a new era when its new car goes on track for the first of two scheduled tests Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 8-9, at Richmond International Raceway. Wednesday, Sept. 10, will be a rain date.<img ...

Probation overturned by NSCRC for Logano, Stewart
On Sept. 3, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Joe Gibbs Racing. The appeal concerned two penalties issued by NASCAR to drivers Tony Stewart and Joey Logano.<img ...

Busch dominates from start to finish at Fontana
Give Kyle Busch credit for being a quick study.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/news_bg/~4/379410341" height="1" width="1"/>

'Other' Toyota driver Leffler needs good run at Fontana
Last season, Jason Leffler finished third in Nationwide Series point standings with Braun Racing, the highest showing of any Nationwide-only driver. This season, he has fallen back to eighth as Brad Keselowski leads the way as the series' new breakout ...



New York Mets News
New York Mets News

Mets to play two vs. Phils on Sunday
Mets to play two vs. Phils on Sunday

Pedro ready to pitch, rain or shine
Pedro ready to pitch, rain or shine

Mets shut down by Myers in opener
Mets shut down by Myers in opener

Wagner could be back by Tuesday
Wagner could be back by Tuesday

Mets thriving atop NL East tightrope
Mets thriving atop tightrope in NL East

Mets countdown: Nos. 15-8
Mets countdown: Nos. 15-8

Church's slam leads Mets to sweep
Church's slam leads Mets to sweep

Streaking Mets ready for Phillies' visit
Streaking Mets ready for Phillies

Farewell to Shea Stadium
Mets a different team under Manuel
Mets a different team under Manuel

Stokes filling 'crossover' role for Mets
Stokes filling 'crossover' role

Pedro Martinez: 3,000 Strikeouts Club
Chavez comes through in the end
Chavez comes through in the end

Wright honored to be Clemente nominee
Wright up for Clemente

Chavez contributing in part-time role
Chavez contributing part-time

After collision, Beltran comes up big
Beltran comes up big

Long trip from Gustav to Mets for Muniz
Muniz goes from Gustav to Mets

Delgado digs deep for late damage
Delgado digs deep for late damage

Mets set for rematch with September
Mets set for rematch with September

Strange play may sideline Beltran
Strange play may sideline Beltran



New York Yankees News
New York Yankees News

Bombers not going away without a fight
Abreu, Giambi power Yankees

Mussina leads Yankees in finale
Mussina leads Yankees in finale

Matsui looks ahead to his future
Matsui looks ahead to his future

Yanks deny Morrow's bid for history
Yanks deny Morrow's bid for history

Yankees hoping upon hope
Yankees hoping upon hope

Melky's role with Yanks not the same
Melky's role with Yanks not the same

Farewell to the Cathedral
Complete All-Star Game coverage
Yanks slide Aceves into rotation
Yanks slide Aceves into rotation

Cathedral a memorable site for Whitey
Cathedral a memorable site for Whitey

Lost opportunity for Yankees
Yanks foiled in their efforts to sweep

Yanks can't worry about outside forces
Yanks can't worry about outside forces

Igawa tops Sox in Triple-A playoffs
Igawa tops Sox in Triple-A playoffs

Thunder walk into Eastern League Finals
Thunder walk into Eastern League Finals

Abreu's injury prompts Cabrera's callup
Abreu's injury prompts Cabrera's callup

Cashman pleased with instant replay
Cashman pleased with instant replay

A-Rod's homer an instant replay first
A-Rod's homer an instant replay first

Instant message: Yanks not done
Yanks keep playoffs in sight

Yanks enjoying the taste of Coke
Yanks enjoying the taste of Coke



Corporation for National and Community Service - Newsroom Feed
The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their communities and country through three programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. Together with USA Freedom Corps, the Corporation is working to foster a culture of citizenship, service, and responsibility in America.

SAVE THE DATE: 2008 Learn and Serve America Annual Grantee Training
On October 21-24, 2008, Learn and Serve America will host its annual Grantee Training at the Sheraton Crystal City, in Arlington Virginia. We will offer pre-conference sessions throughout the day on October 21. The full group will convene on October 22 ...

What Are You Doing for the Learn & Serve Challenge?
What an exciting month for national service! The President will deliver a major speech on service next Monday, September 8th from the south lawn of the White House. Then from September 11-12, many of us will take part in Service Nation in New York to ...

Reminder -- Scheduled System Outage -- Friday, September 5, 8:00 PM EDT
Reminder, due to a planned database upgrade, the Corporation's systems - including the My AmeriCorps Portal, Recruitment System, eGrants and eSPAN - will be unavailable Friday, September 5, 8:00 PM EDT through Monday, September 8, 8:00 AM EDT. This ...

National Service Responds to Hurricane Gustav with Evacuation and Sheltering Support
As tens of thousands of Gulf Coast residents fled Hurricane Gustav's destructive path last weekend, hundreds of AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers were on hand to assist in the evacuation and set up and staff emergency shelters.

Volunteers Needed to Staff Shelters for Hurricane Gustav Evacuees
As Hurricane Gustav evacuees by the thousands head for safety, volunteers are needed to staff shelters and feeding programs in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi. Local volunteers are already helping, but more are needed.

Preparing for Hurricane Gustav
On the day marking the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Gulf Coast is bracing for what could be another large scale hurricane.

Scheduled System Outage -- Friday, September 5, 8:00 PM EDT
The Corporation's systems - including the My AmeriCorps Portal, Recruitment System, eGrants and eSPAN - will be unavailable Friday, September 5, 8:00 PM EDT through Monday, September 8, 8:00 AM EDT to accommodate an important database upgrade. This ...

Three Years After Katrina, National Service Remains a Critical Force in Rebuilding Effort
Three years after Hurricane Katrina unleashed a wave of devastation across the Gulf Coast, national service programs continue to provide critical support in meeting local needs, building homes, managing volunteers, and helping communities come back ...

National Service Agency Announces New Steps to Strengthen Support for Native American Communities
The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced two major steps to increase its commitment and support for Native American communities in using national service as a solution to tackle social and economic challenges.

First Class of NCCC Members To Be Inducted at Iowa Campus
The first class of members to serve at the newest National Civilian Community Corps campus will be inducted during an 11 a.m. ceremony on August 11. David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, which oversees NCCC and other ...

AmeriCorps Awards $2.2 Million to Eight Organizations
The Corporation for National and Community Service today announced results of its final 2008 grants competition, with more than $2.2 million being awarded to eight organizations funding 230 new AmeriCorps members to help communities provide healthy and ...

Learn and Serve America Announces Grants to Boost Math and Science Education through Service-Learning
Three organizations will use service-learning to ignite the passion for math and science in thousands of low-income students, thanks to grants announced today by Learn and Serve America.

Volunteering 61 Million Strong; Need and Momentum Grow
The most comprehensive research on U.S. volunteering ever assembled shows volunteering in America is strong and poised for growth, as momentum for service grows across the sectors and the need for volunteers is heightened by the economic downturn.

National Organizations Selected to Lead 2009 King Day of Service
The growing movement to make the King Holiday a national day of service will get a powerful boost from the leadership of seven national organizations selected for King Day of Service grants from the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Planned System Outage, July 16, 8:00 - 8:30 PM EST
Earlier today the My AmeriCorps Recruitment system began to experience periodic problems. In order to alleviate this problem we need to reboot the Corporation's servers causing our systems - including the My AmeriCorps Portal, Recruitment System, and ...

CEO Statement on Senate FY09 Appropriations
As promised, here are the numbers reported out by the Senate Appropriations Committee in the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2009. The bill provides $888,462,000 for the Corporation and its programs.

President Highlights Impact of Service At White House Faith-Based Conference
The power of volunteers to transform lives and tackle deep-rooted social problems including the drop-out epidemic, addiction, homelessness, and HIV/AIDS became a primary focus of a two-day White House gathering of more than 1,500 religious and nonprofit ...

CEO Update on Fiscal 2009 National Service Budget
Update on Fiscal 2009 National Service Budget from David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

National Service Agency Seeks Applicants for $3.5 Million to Serve Disadvantaged Youth
The Corporation for National and Community Service announced plans to make $3.5 million in grants to national organizations that support youth from disadvantaged circumstances.

AmeriCorps VISTA Seeking 230 Members To Assist in Iowa Flood Recovery
In response to severe flooding in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, the federal AmeriCorps VISTA program is making make 230 positions immediately available to assist in flood recovery efforts in Cedar Rapid s and Iowa City.
 
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American Legion Home Town Hero's Program in Action
 
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OLMC Students help Post with Coffee Drive
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