NJVVMF Supports College Students
By Jillian Decker, Director of Development Each year the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation awards two (2) $2,500.00 scholarships, sponsored by Affinity Federal Credit Union, to high school seniors
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The Spirit of Giving: An Ongoing Legacy
By Jillian Decker, Director of Development As a private nonprofit, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation relies on the generosity of our community to do our great work to
Staff Highlights
Director of Development to Present at Inclusive Museum Conference by Jillian Decker, Director of Development Museums face competing priorities every day: the mantle as the authority on our content; the
From the Collections: Thinking Outside the Box
NJVVMF Curator Reunites Family with Long-Lost Memorabilia by Greg Waters, Curator As the museum curator with the New Jersey Vietnam Era Museum, I occasionally receive phone calls from individuals who
From the Collections
New Exhibit Cases Highlight Artifacts by Greg Waters, Curator The Museum is excited to announce the acquisition of eight new exhibit cases that are in the process of being incorporated
Upcoming Conferences Highlighting Women Veterans
By En Route Staff Women veterans will play a vital role in two upcoming conferences — attended by long-time NJVVMF volunteers and moderated by Museum Curator Keri A. Giannotti —
Volunteer Spotlight
Getting to Know Bill “Doc” McClung By Greg Waters, Curator This is a series of spotlights on our Vietnam Veteran Tour Guides. These men are invaluable connections to the history of
Riding for Veterans
John Longo’s Cross-Country Ride Raises Funds for Our Veterans By Jillian Decker, Director of Development There is an undeniable connection between Vietnam Veterans and motorcycles. From the loud, beloved tradition
Vietnam: Aftermath Featured at Local Film Festivals
Support the Veterans Who Made This Project Possible By Jillian Decker, Director of Development New Jersey Filmmaker Tom Phillips features the Vietnam Veteran volunteers of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’
National PTSD Awareness Day
Not All Wounds Are Visible By Keri Giannotti, Museum Educator Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event — either by experiencing
Above & Beyond: The Medal of Honor
by Greg Waters, Curator The Medal of Honor is the most prestigious award given to members of the United States Armed Forces, awarded to those that go “above and beyond”
Flag Day
Celebrate the U.S. Army’s Birthday By Keri A. Giannotti, Museum Educator Two military holidays are celebrated on June 14th; the United States Army’s Birthday and Flag Day. June 14th for