The South Jersey Stand Down has been held annually since September 1996. Originally a three-day event, the Stand Down was hosted at Fort Dix New Jersey. After a decision was made to hold a one-day event, it was relocated to … Continue reading →
The annual event draws hundreds of volunteers to help hundreds of veterans in need. Robert Harris looked over the line of men snaking past olive-drab tents at the Cherry Hill Armory and saw a group not unlike himself when he … Continue reading →
Specialists Lillian Nagery (left) and Courtney Roach – Soldiers from the 42nd Regional Support Group serve homeless veterans at the North Jersey Stand Down. The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs again this year partnered with county, state … Continue reading →
Courier Post – 2016 – CHERRY HILL – Army veteran Shawn Woods fell two stories while helping a friend on a house project and still can’t work. Jose Aponte, a wounded Army veteran from Camden who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, used his money … Continue reading →
