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President Hank Kieche, on right with hand raised and hat on, with other members of the Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary getting sworn in for the 2023 year.
Oceanside VFW Auxiliary swears in 2023 officers
The Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary swore in president Hank Kieche, 82, and other officers on April 6. Kieche is now in his third year as president and has been in the auxiliary for 30 … more
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Oceanside resident John Mulvey with his new service dog Storm, who is helping him transition back into civilian life by assisting Mulvey with every-day activities and his overall mental health.
From Desert Storm to playing fetch with Storm
John Mulvey, an Oceanside resident and decorated Navy veteran, has a new leash on life after receiving his new service dog Storm, a rescue English Golden Cream Retriever who is changing his life by … more
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Honor the men and women of the armed forces
There are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. more
Governor DeSantis: Teachers need to be educated
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan to allow U.S. veterans to teach in Florida classrooms is a terrific concept — if and when the veterans earn bachelor’s degrees and complete teacher training programs. more
The Island Park Fire Department begins their march in the Memorial Day Parade on May 28th, 2022
Oside and I.P. celebrate Memorial Day 2022
The Oceanside and Island Park communities came out in force once again to honor their fallen heroes and celebrate veterans at the 2022 Memorial Day parade. more
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Maurice Mayes served both his country and his community with his military bravery and his electrical know-how.
One of last remaining World War II Navy veterans in Island Park dies on holiday weekend
Although they were sad to see him go, all who knew Maurice B. “Sparky” Mayes, one of the last remaining U.S. Navy veterans of World War II living in Island Park, say that his coincidental death on Memorial Day weekend, on May 29, was one final thank-you from his country for his service. more
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Maintaining VA centers is the least we can do
In the waning weeks of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln realized that sooner rather than later, the tens of thousands of Union soldiers returning from the battlefield would be forced to fend for themselves. more
The Legislature is focused on helping veterans
Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more
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Herbert Rosenberg surrounded by family and friends in front of his home on the Rockville Centre-Oceanside border.
WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday
Herbert Rosenberg, a World War II veteran and prison camp survivor, was honored during his 100th birthday on Saturday at his Cleveland Avenue home, on the Rockville Centre-Oceanside border, by his family, friends and fellow American Legion post members. The parade saw Rockville Centre firefighters, Nassau County police and veterans drive by his home for a salute to Rosenberg. more
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What is Memorial Day about, if not memories?
Memorial Day events will take on new urgency this year as a kind of collective anti-insurrection rally. more
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