Cadets Against the Midshipmen in a Best-of-Three, Tug-of-War Competition on the Ship’s Pier WHEN: Friday, December 13, 3pm DETAILS: The Cadets from Army will face off against the Midshipmen from Navy in a Best-of-Three, Tug-of-War competition on the Pier of the Battleship New Jersey on Friday, Dec. 13 at 3pm. The event is … Continued
The Battleship New Jersey will celebrate the 77th Anniversary of the Launch of the USS New Jersey with a ceremony in the Officers’ Wardroom at 10am on Saturday, Dec. 7. The ceremony will include a historic overview of the launch of the USS New Jersey by Curator Ryan Szimanski, the performance of the National Anthem … Continued
DATE: Friday, December 6, 10am DETAILS: The Camden County and Gloucester County Freeholder Boards will mark the 78th anniversary of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor with a special commemorative ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey. “We gather on the Battleship, itself launched on the … Continued
Many volunteer at these must-visit destinations by Ken Budd, AARP, October 30, 2019 | Comments: 1 TED HUETTER/MUSEUM OF FLIGHT Veteran volunteers Paul Weaver, Dick Nelms and Jim Marich, with local news anchor Mark Wright, at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. En español | In 1975, Cmdr. Vern Jumper helped manage the rescue of more than 3,000 Vietnamese refugees who were … Continued
DATE: Monday, November 11, 11am DETAILS: The Battleship New Jersey is pleased to announce that Admiral William J. Fallon, USN (ret) and Con. Donald Norcross (D-NJ 1st District) will speak during the ship’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11am on the forecastle (forward deck). Also to be included in the ceremony, … Continued
“What’s next?” is a common question among military people as they prepare for a post-military career. Those moving to veteran status look to transfer their skills into a civilian career, but for most the steps to go forward are often unclear. For others who desire further challenge and excitement starting a business is very appealing, … Continued
The Ship will Host a Ceremony and Discussion for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle PLACE: Forecastle/Officers’ Wardroom, Battleship New Jersey, Camden Waterfront, NJ TIME: 11am, Saturday, October 26, 2019 DETAILS: To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the largest naval battle ever fought, the Battleship New Jersey will hold a ceremony on … Continued
WHAT: More than 300 veterans, active military, first responders, and their families will gather on the deck of the historic Battleship New Jersey on the Camden Waterfront for a “Veterans FallFest” event hosted by Cooper University Health Care and Deborah Heart and Lung Center as part of the organizations’ joint HeroCare Connect program. … Continued
PLACE: Fantail, Battleship New Jersey, Camden Waterfront, NJ TIME: 10am Thursday, October 17, 2019 DETAILS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will administer the Oath of Citizenship to approximately 40 new candidates during a ceremony on the fantail of the Battleship New Jersey on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10am. Keith Dorr, Supervisory … Continued
PLACE: Battleship New Jersey, Camden Waterfront, NJ TIME: 10am to 2pm, Thursday, October 10, 2019 DETAILS: The Battleship New Jersey, our nation’s most decorated battleship and now a museum and memorial, will host The VetFriendly Jobs Initiative Career Fair on the historic fantail – tented rear deck – on Thursday, Oct. 10 from … Continued