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Beyond the Barracks: How Hobbies and Routine Help Veterans Recover from Addiction

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Many veterans leave active duty with more than just memories of service—they carry emotional weight, psychological scars, and habits developed under extreme pressure. As they return to civilian life and begin the journey of healing, the absence of structure can be jarring. In the absence of a mission or a regimented schedule, even the strongest individuals can feel unmoored.

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Hiring a Compensation Lawyer in Ohio: A Veterans Guide

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As a veteran, you have served your country well and deserve to sit back, relax, and enjoy. Reality sometimes differs from how you imagined it, as life can throw curveballs. Veterans have various reasons to seek compensation, including personal injury, disability, healthcare, and occupational impairment. If you are a veteran in Ohio looking for ways to navigate your compensation filing, this guide is what you need. Here are four important steps that you must consider before you hire your next compensation lawyer.  

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Local Backlash Erupts Over Democrat Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s Comments on Ridgewood Water and Veterans

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Ridgewood NJ, Democrat Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s recent remarks regarding Ridgewood Water and its efforts to address contamination have sparked a wave of criticism from local residents. While some applaud his coordination with local officials, others are calling out what they perceive as misleading statements and inaction on pressing community issues, particularly regarding veterans and environmental concerns.

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Operation Care Package Returns to Westwood and Township of Washington, Expands to Help Homeless Veterans

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Westwood NJ, Operation Care Package is back for its fourth year in Westwood and Township of Washington, and this time it’s expanding its mission. The initiative, originally started to send care packages to local servicemen and women stationed overseas, is now also focusing on providing essentials to homeless veterans in need.

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Archdiocese of Newark to Honor Legacies of Veteran Heroes at Catholic Cemeteries’ Memorial Day Mass

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North Arlington NJ, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites you to honor the memories of fallen heroes and celebrate the service of veterans and active-duty military personnel at Memorial Day Masses on Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m. across various archdiocesan cemeteries.

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Bergen County Opens it’s New Equine Wellness Center in Leonia

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Leonia NJ, Bergen County opened the new Equine Wellness Center in Leonia . The Bergen Equestrian Center established in 1974 is a multi service horse facility on 22 acres of landscaped grounds providing a home for over 75 horses at Overpeck County Park in Leonia, New Jersey, (minutes away from the GWB.) Amenities include 3 outdoor riding rings, 2 indoor riding rings, air conditioned tack rooms, heated lounge with a panoramic view of the main indoor arena for an optimum year round experience. Programs include children’s camp, group and individual riding lessons, corporate team building and A Stable Life. A Stable Life is an equine assisted therapy program for families, small groups and individuals looking to heal their souls with the presence and grace of a horse. Dedicated and fully trained staff and therapists work to ensure participants receive a positive experience. The facility is also the home to Columbia University’s Man of War Program.

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Amazon Wish List for the Paramus Veterans Home

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Paramus NJ, the Paramus Veterans Home has been so incredibly grateful to us each year for our generous donations that fill a holiday gift bag for each of their residents. For some residents who do not have family, this will be the only gift they receive this holiday season.

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Boy Scout Restores Forgotten Veterans’ from the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I Gravesites at North Arlington Cemetery

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North Arlington NJ, Dylan Sullivan, the Senior Patrol Leader of BSA Troop 86 in Lyndhurst, spearheaded an Eagle Scout project at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum in North Arlington. The project aimed to restore and honor the graves of fallen soldiers dating back to the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I.

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Bergen County Board of Commissioners Rolls Out Veteran of the Month Program

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Hackensack NJ, earlier this month, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners and Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco had the pleasure of welcoming 6 veterans to One Bergen County Plaza to honor them and their service to our country. These veterans were recognized for their service and patriotism as part of County Commissioner Steve Tanelli Veteran of the Month program.

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NJ TRANSIT: Veterans Ride For Free

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Ridgewood NJ, In recognition of all those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are currently serving, NJ TRANSIT is inviting all active and retired military personnel to ride as complimentary guests of honor on Rail, Bus or Light Rail services on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11.

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Twp of Washington is Seeking Convertible Cars for this Years Memorial Day Parade

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Twp of Washington NJ, Twp of Washington Recreation, Parks & Public Affairs needs your help .To ensure the safety of all our veterans, we are looking for extra convertible cars this year to help transport them individually for our Memorial Day Parade. If you can help, please email Councilwoman Daisy Velez at: publicaffairs@twpofwashington.us

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Bergen County Veterans Services and County Executive Decry Fake Letter Attacking Veterans

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Hackensack NJ, a letter calling out veterans for relying too much on “government handouts” sent to veterans by the director of the Bergen County Division of Veterans Services is a fake, county officials say.

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American Legion Post 53 Reconsiders Gold Star Monument Donation to Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ,at the December 7th Village Public workshop two members of the Village Council continue to take issue with the Gold Star Monument donated by the American Legion Post 53. Apparently 2 council members Pamela Perron and Paul Vagianos either don’t like veterans or their judgement is clouded by their own agenda .

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The Ridgewood AM Rotary Club is Having Their Third Annual Luminary Fundraiser to Support the New Jersey Veterans Home at Paramus

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood AM Rotary Club is  having their third annual Luminary fundraiser to support the New Jersey Veterans Home at Paramus. This our and the Ridgewood community’s way of supporting those soldiers that have supported our country.

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